Events

In this walk and talk session, we will explore the strange but fascinating world of fungi and the critical roles that they play in our ecosystems, from forests to farmland, highlighting decomposers, plant pathogens, and mutualistic mycorrhizal fungi. Our instructor Eric Vukicevich is an Assistant Professor of Botany at Conn College who teaches courses in sustainable agriculture and mycology. Eric is interested in how we can collaborate with fungi to solve problems such as degraded soils and invaded habitats. A brief introduction at Buck Lodge will be followed by a walk and talk in the Native Plant Collection where we will visit the new mushroom log farm, discuss how mycorrhizal fungi relate to some of the different types of plants we find, and search for mushrooms along the way.