Introduction to Mushroom Identification
Schedule
Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:15 pm
UTC-07:00Location
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221 | Portland, OR
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This class will cover the basics of mushroom identification for beginners, including mushrooms’ physical features, lifestyles, ecology and fun anecdotes about mushroom oddities and beauty. Then we’ll take a walk in the field to see mushrooms fruiting in their natural habitats and begin to practice our new ID skills! Participants are encouraged to bring in their own field guides for reference.Participants are strongly encouraged to bring in mushrooms they find before class so we can practice our new ID skills after the presentation!Participants are encouraged to bring their own field guides for reference (a few will be available to borrow)
Registration closes Saturday, April 11th at 4:00pm
Additional details will be emailed closer to the class date
About the Instructor: Leah Bendlin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the diversity of mushrooms and set out to learn the science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable, and now, 9 years later, she is an expert taxonomist and delights in teaching others. You can find her on Instagram page @leah_mycelia.
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