WHEN: Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; this event involves a guided hike, so please arrive promptly.
WHERE: Wright Park, Middlebury, VT. Use the parking area on Seymour St. Extension
WHO: This event is appropriate for families and people of all ages. Wear appropriate footwear for walking on the forested paths, dress for the weather, and bring water. There are no bathrooms on site. Please plan accordingly.
COST: Adult: $15 member/$20 non-member, Youth (under 18): $10 member/$15 non-member. Payment is required to hold your spot. You can pay after registering by visiting MALT’s online payment portal (there is a mandatory 4.15% fee for online payment), or by mailing a check to: MALT, PO Box 804, Middlebury, VT 05753.
REGISTER: Register here. Maximum of 20 people. If you can no longer attend after you register, please contact info@maltvt.org so that your spot can be made available for someone else. Cancellations received at least seven days before the event will receive a 100% refund.
WHAT: Interested in mushrooms that grow in the wild? Join naturalist, mycologist and professional photographer Meg Madden for a curiosity walk along the Wright Park hiking trails.
Madden will help you delve into the fascinating world of fungi and how to identify wild mushrooms. As a myco-educator Meg loves to share her knowledge of the natural world, particularly when it comes to all things fungi.
A Middlebury VT native, Meg can often be found in the forests of her childhood practicing what she calls “mushroom yoga" -- laying on the ground, standing on her head, or balancing precariously on a log -- to capture the perfect snail's-eye view of her favorite photo subject: Fungi! Her colorful, highly detailed mushroom portraits offer an intimate look into the often-overlooked world of these extraordinary organisms. Inspired by the belief that people are more likely to take care of something they love, she finds great joy in facilitating fun and meaningful connections between humans and nature. Meg shares her knowledge and contagious passion for the fantastic world of fungi through visually engaging presentations, mushroom walks, and via her Instagram gallery @megmaddendesign. An advocate for fungal diversity and community science, Meg teaches iNaturalist classes, organizes educational workshops and Bioblitzes, and is compiling an Atlas Of Fungi for the state of Vermont.
CANCELLATION POLICY: MALT operates programs outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. If weather conditions are hazardous (lightning, sustained winds >30m.p.h.), MALT may cancel the program. If that is the case, you will receive notification via email. In the event of cancellation, program fees will be refunded.