Early autumn is a good time for finding fungi, including such edibles as lobster mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, hen of the woods (maitake), black trumpets, and hedgehog mushrooms. Justin Garner will be our guide as we explore the woods in quest of mushrooms. Justin has a long-standing interest in these often neglected and misunderstood life forms, and has pursued education in botany, plant chemistry, and for good measure human physiology and biochemistry, and is thus prepared to teach about the nourishing, medicinal, and toxic properties of our diverse fungi. Be prepared for off-trail hiking in wooded terrain. Meet in the field behind the white A-frame building on Route 9 just west of the gift shop. Co-sponsored by the Hogback Mountain Conservation Association and Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center.