Mycologist, Sean Wells will be giving a presentation about urban mushroom foraging.

Think you need a deep, ancient forest to find gourmet mushrooms? Think again. From oyster mushrooms sprouting on neighborhood trees to “Chicken of the Woods” hiding in city parks, the urban landscape is a thriving—though often overlooked—mycology lab.

This presentation explores the fascinating world of urban foraging, focusing on how to safely identify, and sustainably harvest wild fungi found right in your backyard. We’ll peel back the concrete curtain to reveal the hidden fungal networks that keep our cities breathing and discuss the unique ethics and safety protocols required for foraging in man-made environments.

Whether you are a culinary enthusiast looking for local ingredients, a nature lover stuck in the city, or a “fungi-phile” eager to sharpen your identification skills, this session will change the way you look at a sidewalk crack forever.

Meetings are free and open to the public.