Science Chicago | Life's a Lab

Fungi Foray

July 18th, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Want to get more fungi out of life? Find out how on a scenic mushroom hunt with Chicago Botanic Garden’s Soil Ecologist, Dr. Louise Egerton-Warburton, a mycologist specializing in the research and study of mushrooms. Through her research, she has learned that mushrooms are the ecological “canaries in the coal mine” and are important indicators of an ecosystem’s health. You’ll learn the basics of fungal ecology and collect specimens in the beautiful woods of the Garden. Then move to the plant science lab and use microscopes to examine the fungi more closely and evaluate your findings. Ages 12 and up. This is an outdoor walking tour and workshop (3 hours). Capacity: 12.
Location	Glencoe, IL, Get Driving Directions Get Public Transit Directions View Larger Map
Fee	$7.00
Phone Reservations	773-947-3150
Web Reservations	Click to Reserve
Schedule	Ages 12 years and up.
Contact
Event Type	Tour
Age Appropriateness	All Ages
Audience	General Public
Partners	Chicago Botanic Garden