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Fantastic Fungi Mushroom ID Hike

Saturday, November 8, 2025

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

This Urban Park Ranger led hike will take you through the forest to learn how to identify fungi. Participants will learn about the crucial role that mushrooms play in an ecosystem and how natural decomposition takes place. Take inspiration from our observations and get hands-on with a fungi fun-guy craft.

Location

Brooklyn
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Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration not required.

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(646) 398-1479

Categories

Nature, Urban Park Rangers

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