The Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary (LTNS) is a pristine 655 acre property with trails and flowing creeks through quiet forests of huge magnolias, towering pines, holly, and dogwood trees. There are five meadows comprising a little more than fifty acres and more than twenty miles of foot trails and undeveloped roads. We feel blessed to be able to explore the flora, fauna, and funga of this diverse land!
This event is for people that want to explore the diverse ecosystem of LTNS while sharpening their ID skills, and learning more about the fungi queendom. You do not need to be an expert or CTMS member to participate - this is a learning opportunity and the more eyes we have the more we will discover together.
We will have folks to help with identification and it’s always a nice bonus to have a little help from other sources. Before you arrive download the app iNaturalist to your smart phone to catalog your finds. We will have identification books for y’all to peruse on site and bring your own id books as well.
Tickets are limited and are $5 for Members and $10 for non-member. Sign-up for a membership to get discounts on workshops, walks, and mycology related events.
What We Have Covered:
Identification nerds on site. Mycologist David Lewis, coauthor of Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States, will be there along with other mycophile friends for a fun day in the woods!
Identification books.
Mushroom grow blocks for everyone that attends.
Light snacks and beverages.
Extra bug spray.
What To BRING:
Lunch. Some snacks will be provided.
Water & Water Bottle. Some beverages will be provided.
Comfortable clothes for exploring the woods.
Bug Spray! If you have it, throw in a mesh head net just in case mosquitoes are groovin’.
Your favorite mushroom basket, bag or bucket.
Small bags and/or tackle box for your mushroom specimens.
Yourself, a friend, or the whole fam! This is a family friendly event. Kids under 12 are free and must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn more about the Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary here. Yearly memberships to the Sanctuary are available for $15/ family or $8/ individuals. Being a member helps keep the Sanctuary open plus you can camp and explore the place on your own!