Ben Sikes, senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and a KU professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will lead this walk at the KU Field Station's Baldwin Wood Forest Preserve. An avid fungal enthusiast and co-author of A New Guide to Kansas Mushrooms, Ben will share tips on where to look, how to identify your finds, and why fungi are so important to ecosystems, both above and below ground. The group will search for mushrooms of all shapes and sizes.

Wear/bring: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes, long pants, water.

RSVP required (registrated is limited): Email Wendy Holman (wendyholman@ku.edu), education program coordinator for the KU Field Station.

This outdoor program depends on the weather and may be canceled or rescheduled if it’s too windy or rainy. A day or two before the event, Wendy will email registrants with all the details, including the precise location, parking information, and a confirmation or cancellation based on the forecast.
 

The KU Field Station is managed by the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research, a KU designated research center.