Join us on a foray in the Chicagoland area!
(Rescheduled!!!!) 10/22/24 - Wicker Park Walk
October 22nd, 2024 at 5pm
Wicker Park Neighborhood Walk (Accessible)
Meet at Churchill Park!
We will be walking around the park and neighborhood searching for fungi in wood-chips, flowerbeds, and on big trees.
This is a walk that will take place on paved paths and is an accessible option for folks with disabilities.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
10/12/24 - Humboldt Park Walk
October 12th, 2024 at 11am
Meet us at the Fieldhouse!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
09/15/24 - Graceland Cemetery Foray
September 15th, 2024 at 11am
Graceland Cemetery Foray
Meet at the Irving Park entrance to the cemetery!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should not be removing plants and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
Glenview Woods Foray
Meet us at by the parking lot near the entrance.
During this foray we’ll head west and over the bridge. We’ll head north from the bridge and make a loop back to the entrance. This location is the first place we observed Phlegmacium velicopium!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
08/23/24 - CMC Zine II Release Party
Undisclosed Location (Logan Square)
Vendors!
DJ
Fashion Show
Infused Wellness Happy Hour
CMC Fungarium
Zine Release!
Free Samples!
We will be partnering with mycochanel and mushruums for this event to celebrate the release of our CMC Zine II!
We're aiming for a fun end of summer event for the community; creating awareness around mushrooms as medicine, community science, and safer alternatives to alcohol.
Come celebrate the beginning of autumn with music, beverages, and friends!
Order your tickets here!
Wooded Island Foray
Meet us at the bridge on the northern side of Wooded Island, we will head south from there and loop around the island.
It will be puffball season, hopefully we’ll have good luck!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
West Ridge Nature Preserve Foray
Meet us at the entrance to West Ridge Preserve on Western.
During this foray we’ll head south down the trail and make our way around the loop. We’ve always had good luck at this location!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
Ronan/River Park Walk
Meet us at the Lawrence Ave river plaza entrance to Ronan Park.
During this foray we’ll snake north along the river towards River Park. We’ve had good luck here in the past so we hope it’ll still be fruitful in late June!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
6/2/24 - 12pm - Guided Meditation + Cemetery Walk w/ Jenna Borrelli
Meet us at the Lakeview Taproom on Irving Park at 12pm!
This walk will be a little different, we’ll start by meeting for N/A beverages at Lakeview Taproom on Irving Park.
Club Member and somatic therapist Jenna Borrelli will be leading us in a guided meditation followed by a foray around Graceland Cemetery.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should not be removing plants and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
5/25/24 - 11am - Humboldt Park and Neighborhood Walk!
Meet us at the SE corner of the park, on the corner of N. Kedzie and W. Division!
Humboldt Park is huge and historical! We will lurk around the grounds looking for fungi and also branch into the surrounding neighborhoods to see what we find.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
If we find anything interesting in the neighborhoods we can make collections though!
5/18/24 - 2PM - Sketch Walk with Artistic Alphabet Mafia
Meet us at the Irving Park entrance at 2pm!
Bring a pen and a sketchbook if you’re interested in doing some art together :)
Artistic Alphabet Mafia is an affordable, sober, queer-led art group. They’re a safe space for members of the lgbtqia+ community to gather and sketch subjects from around Chicago. The subjects this time will be lichenized headstones, fungi, and maybe coyotes? (if they sit still?)
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should maintain our ethics and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
April 27th, 2024 - Garfield Park Walk
April 27th, 2024 at 11am!
Meet us at the Garfield Park Bandshell! We can convene here and head up into the park together.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
This is our inaugural outdoor meetup of the 2024 season. We are so excited to share another year with you.
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park and preserve walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
April 7th, 2024 - LaBagh Woods Walk
April 7th, 2024 at noon!
Meet us at Picnic Grove #3! We will walk into the preserve together as a group.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Forest Preserve, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our preserve walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
March 22nd, 2024 - Giddings Plaza Neighborhood Walk
March 22nd, 2024 at 4pm!
Meet us outside Vaca’s Creamery! It’s our favorite vegan ice cream spot.
We will corral here and walk around the neighborhoods.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
March 9th, 2024 - Montrose Bird Sanctuary Walk
March 9th, 2024 at 11am!
Meet us in front of the “Kayak Chicago Montrose Beach” stand near the beach. We will meet here and walk into the sanctuary together!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
This is our inaugural outdoor meetup of the 2024 season. We are so excited to share another year with you.
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
February 23rd, 2024 - Neighborhood Night @ Raven Theatre
Neighborhood Night: Friday February 23rd.
Are you an Edgewater/Andersonville/Rogers Park resident or business owner? Join us for Neighborhood Night! We'll have a special pre-show gathering at 6:30pm in the lobby to mingle with your neighbors and local businesses, enjoy discounted tickets, and stay for a post-show talkback! Use code NEIGHBOR to unlock $30 tickets, and provide proof of local residence at the box office.
Buy tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/34415/production/1143835?performanceId=11188261
If you aren’t a resident of the neighborhood, please snag tickets to the play, it looks awesome! We will be selling zines and talking with patrons before the show about upcoming events. After the show we will discuss our mission and future plans!
Hope to see y’all!
November 11, 2023 - Jackson Park Meetup - 11am
November 11th, 2023 at 11am!
Meet us on the northern bridge to the Wooded Island at Jackson Park!
This is our final official outdoor foray of the year, so come and see some mushrooms while they still exist, our timing should be perfect!
In the upcoming months, our events will head indoors for warmth. Keep an eye out for upcoming events!
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
October 29th, 2023 -West Ridge Outing
October 29th, 2023 at 4pm!
Meet us at the entrance of West Ridge Nature Preserve!
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Harvesting any organisms from Cook County Forest Preserves is illegal, so, we won’t be harvesting any fungi. We will, however, be photographing and discussing our finds!
10/21/23 - Oz Park Mush Hunt
October 21st, 2023 at 11am!
Meet us at Oz Park - the Tin Man!
(West Webster and North Larrabee)
We can hang around in the park for a bit scouting for fungi before heading into the neighborhood for an urban foray :)
It may be a bit chilly, so bring layers if needed! Also, feel free to bring a bag to pick up garbage along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
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October 3rd - Northbrook Garden Club Presentation/Foray
This is a collaboration with the Northbrook Garden Club.
10:30AM - 1190 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
There will be an updated version of our presentation, “How Fungi help Shape the Midwest,” held at Northbrook United Methodist Church. Presentation begins at 10:30AM.
Dylan will be answering questions following the presentation as well as giving an overview on how to use iNaturalist.
“The Midwest is a vastly diverse landscape of savannas, prairies, and dense forests.
Every single plant in these ecosystems has a direct or indirect relationship with native species of fungi.
In this presentation we explore these relationships and discuss their impacts on preserving the natural world.”
12:30PM - Somme Woods (after the presentation)
We will be meeting at the mouth of the main parking lot to Somme Woods, as marked on Google Maps.
Wear long pants as poison ivy is common in this area! We may walk off the path during our outing, so please be cautious of plantlife and leaving no trace! We look forward to seeing you again!!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
September 17th, 2023 - Legion Park Meetup!
September 17th, 2023
Meet us at Legion Park - East Playground (Near Hollywood Ave).
We will be meeting at the playground at 11 AM!
This Long stretch of park runs along the North Shore Channel. We can walk up the channel, cross over, and walk back down.
This walk will be more accessible than a lot of our meetups due to the paved path.
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
September 9th, 2023 - Willow Springs Woods
September 9th, 2023
Meet us at Willow Springs Woods; Picnic Grove #2 - located off of Flavin Road in Willow Springs. The coordinates are listed at the top of this post, and it shows up on google maps of you search for it.
Willow Springs Rd, southeast of S Archer Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480
We will meet at the parking lot located at this address at 11 AM!
This destination is a bit further from the city than we typically plan, but this stretch of woods is incredibly diverse and we are so excited to experience a forest full of fungi with our club.
Wear long pants as poison ivy is common in this area! We may walk off the path during our outing, so please be cautious of plant life and leaving no trace! We look forward to seeing you again!!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
August 25, 2023 - Glenview Woods Meetup
August 25, 2023
Meet us at Glenview Woods at 4PM CT!
We will meet in the main parking lot of Glenview Woods. Look for the two obviously Mycology adjacent folks lingering in the grass.
Wear long pants as poison ivy is common in this area! We may walk off the path during our outing, so please be cautious of plant life and leaving no trace! We look forward to seeing you again!!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
August 12th, 2023 - Humboldt Park Meetup
August 12th, 2023
Meet us at Humboldt Park!
Meet at the Formal Garden in Humboldt Park at 11AM!
Come enjoy the natural surroundings of one of Chicago’s biggest parks. We will of course find some fungi along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
July 11th, 2023 - Lake to Prairie Wild Ones - Guided Walk and “How Fungi Shape the Midwest”
This is a collaboration with the Lake to Prairie Wild Ones Chapter.
We will be meeting at 4PM on July 11th at the Libertyville Nature Preserve Path in Mundelein, Illinois.
After our walk, we will reconvene at 7PM at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein for our presentation, “How Fungi Shape the Midwest.”
Dylan will be answering questions following the presentation as well as giving an overview on how to use iNaturalist.
“The Midwest is a vastly diverse landscape of savannas, prairies, and dense forests.
Every single plant in these ecosystems has a direct or indirect relationship with native species of fungi.
In this presentation we explore these relationships and discuss their impacts on preserving the natural world.”
“Dylan T. Taylor is the President and Founder of Northern Mycology Club, currently based in Chicago, Illinois.
His “spark” mushroom was the Golden Chanterelle, shared with him by his Uncle Max (The OG “mushroom man” of the family). As a student at Northern Michigan University, Dylan saw an opportunity to share his love of the Upper Peninsula’s vast mycological landscape with his fellow students and yoopers. He started NMC and has been teaching and learning with his community ever since.
By leading forays and talks in his new home of Chicago, Dylan has been able to impart not only knowledge but reverence for nature in urban landscapes.
As an Amateur Mycologist, writer, community scientist, and disability advocate; Dylan believes strongly in inclusiveness and sharing knowledge freely.
Feel free to reach out to him, send him questions, or Mushroom pictures:
(http://www.northernmycology.org/)
@dylansthoughts on Instagram
dylantomtaylor@gmail.com”
June 24, 2023 - Forest Glen Woods Meetup
June 24th, 2023
Meet us at Forest Glen Woods, Picnic Grove #1 at Noon!
Bring your long pants, bug spray, and water! Hope to see you all!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
June 11th - Montrose Beach Meetup @ Noon
06/11/2023
Meet us as Grove 16 at Montrose Beach at Noon! We will walk through the bird sanctuary, and around the surrounding dunes and parks. Dunes and sandy soil can be home to some unique species of fungi. Plus, we will see cool birds and bugs! Bonus!
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the forest. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.
May 29, 2023 - West Ridge Nature Preserve Meetup
May 29th, 2023
Meet us at the entrance of the West Ridge Nature Preserve on Western Ave!
We will meet at 11:00 AM, hopefully you have this Memorial Day off!
Bring your friends, family, bug spray, and some water. Gotta stay hydrated.
Our meetups are family friendly, relaxed, and free!
Upon arriving, we will walk together as a group through the preserve. Along the way, we will discuss the fungi we find, their identifying features, and their importance to the ecosystem.
Due to our meetups typically taking place in Illinois Forest Preserves, we will not be harvesting any of the fungi we find.
We will however be observing, documenting, photographing, and discussing our finds.