Friday, October 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Lane Property — 299 Holman St., Lunenburg, MA
They’re all over the web, all over the news, and if you’re lucky (and in the right season), all over your local woodlands. They’re mushrooms, the mysterious eruptions from an otherwise hidden world of life and death. When they emerge, they can delight us with beautiful colors, strange shapes, and curious aromas. Enrich your curiosity by going more deeply into the mystery. Join Jonathan Kranz, mushroom enthusiast and current vice president of the Boston Mycological Club, on this guided mushroom walk in which we explore the joys and hazards of the fungus among us, discovering: Which mushrooms are safe to eat and how to find, collect, and prepare them How to identify and avoid the most dangerous toxic mushrooms in our region The secrets to using sight, scent, and context to identify your mushroom finds The strange ways mushrooms live and the vital, hidden roles they play in our habitats Unexpected surprises: we’ll always find and discuss delightful natural wonders that are impossible to predict in advance Because this is an outdoor event happening off Library property, registration is strongly encouraged so we can contact attendees about any changes to the walk. Attendees will meet…