Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods: Mycology

Join us each month as we Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! Each program will give you the opportunity to learn from a local ‘ologist and dive deeper into specific topics within the field of ecology. Come prepared to walk our trails and, depending on the topic, get a little dirty to get better acquainted with some of our plant and animal kin. We are excited to offer seven programs on the following topics: raptology (birds of prey), agronomy (farming), lepidopterology (butterflies and moths), wild ethnobotany (wild edibles and medicines), ornithology (birds), entomology (bugs) and dendrology (trees). On Sept. 6, join mycologist Roger Heidt, president of the Prairie States Mushroom Club, as we celebrate our fungal family. We will not only be searching for and identifying specimens of the mycological world, but also discussing the role that mushrooms and their mycelium play within our ecosystem. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended. If you have binoculars, a camera with zoom or a butterfly net, feel free to bring them. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.