The Fungus Among Us: A Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms | Learn & Grow Program
Schedule
Sat Nov 15 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
Williamsburg James City County Recreation Center | Williamsburg, VA
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Discover the fascinating world of macro-fungi in this beginner-friendly program! You’ll learn basic mushroom biology, explore their vital roles in ecosystems, and get to know some of the most common mushroom species found in our area.Member Priority Registration: Garden Members will receive an email on or before the first of the month with the link for Priority Registration. Registration opens to the public one week prior to the program. Membership info: https://williamsburgbotanicalgarden.org/support/membership/
About our speaker: Theresa Augustin, VP of Education and Conservation at Norfolk Botanical Garden, began her career at the Garden in 2000 as an Apprentice Gardener in the Horticulture Department. In 2004, she became Curator of Natural Areas, managing 80+ acres of informal gardens and natural areas. Transitioning to the Education Department in 2016, she now leads strategic initiatives around environmental education and conservation. Theresa, an Old Dominion University biology graduate, continues to collaborate with the ODU Biology Department and has served on the university’s Lytton J. Musselman Lecture Series committee since 2011. She previously served as Vice President of the South Hampton Roads Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society and currently serves on TCC’s Horticulture Advisory Board.
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Williamsburg James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2700, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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