Every second of every day and night, countless cycles are churning around us, carried on by millions of organisms big and small. Join us to discover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together — from the textured lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!
read moreJoin us for a squishy, gooey morning of exploration and fascination! Get ready to dive into the complex world of mushrooms, slime molds, slugs, sap, and all things goopy in the ecosystems of Stanley Park. On this ooze-tastic journey, we’ll roam through lush trails, discovering the surprises of critters with crucial roles in the ecosystem and fascinating forms of life in the forest.
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
Fungi are the keepers of the veil between the realms of the living and the dead. Learn from mycologist Willoughby Arévalo how all life depends on the death and decay brought about by these dwellers of the underworld. Join us for this special walk at the time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest and most permeable, when souls and spores alike may drift across.
read moreTracing mycelial webs through the forest, we will encounter and observe fungi with multiple senses to try to understand their worlds, lifeways, relationships and behaviour. The conversation will include basic principles of mushroom identification based on features visible with the naked eye, helping you be able to recognize mushroom form groups and work towards learning important genera and species.
read moreUncover the intricate relationships that bind the forest ecosystem together — from the intricate lichens clinging to tree bark, to the mysterious mycelial network under the soil, to the flying squirrels who spread the spores of mushrooms as they collect and dry them in the forest!
read moreLearn from mycologist Willoughby Arévalo how all life depends on the death and decay brought on by fungi.
read more
