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AUSTIN: Mushroom Walk for DNA Sequencing Research

  • Circle Acres 508 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX, 78741 United States (map)

Guides: April & Angel

WHEN: Thursday, February 13, 2025, 4 - 6 PM

WHERE: Circle Acres Nature Preserve, Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

COST: Free with Registration (Donations Accepted)

Join us for a guided mushroom walk to support fungal DNA research, where participants will learn to document specimens using iNaturalist and contribute to North America's mycological knowledge.

🍄 What You’ll Learn & Do:

  • Mushroom life cycle, anatomy, and role of fungi in the ecosystem.

  • How to photograph mushrooms for identification and scientific research and add observations to iNaturalist.

  • How to collect and prepare mushrooms for DNA extraction

Family friendly, kids welcomed!

What to bring: Bug spray (there are mosquitoes!), water. We highly recommend wearing long pants. No sandals or open-toed shoes!

Parking & Meeting Location: Circle Acres Preserve is located next to Roy G. Guerrero Park off of Grove Boulevard. We will meeting in the parking lot at 508 Grove Blvd.

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