Fungi - The Fabulous Kingdom That Binds All Life Together

This is not the usual “can I eat it?” mushroom event… Fungi have a fascinating role within the ecology of our local landscape and this event will be focused on learning to observe and appreciate the many fungal forms encountered along the trails at Wye Marsh, which is situated in a National Wildlife Area. This no-pick experience will have you marveling at the amazing structures that bind all life together. 

Join naturalist/writer David Hawke for a presentation and guided hike at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre 

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Hwy 12 E, Midland

When: Sunday, September 28th, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm

How much: $35 HST per person

Ages: 16

Registration Required: Using Eventbrite

About the Instructor:

David Hawke is a local Nature Writer, Wildlife Photographer, and Environmental Consultant. Working at Wye Marsh  in his youth, he helped install our Osprey nest platforms!

About Wye Marsh:

Friends of Wye Marsh is a not-for-profit charitable organization taking care of 3,000 acres of provincially significant wetlands and federal forests in the Heart of Georgian Bay. This National Wildlife Area and recognized Important Bird Area (IBA) provides habitat for a number of significant species including provincially Threatened Least Bitterns, Species of Special Concern Black Terns, and the famous Trumpeter Swans

Wye Marsh is the perfect place to Escape – Explore – Experience the area’s natural history as the site includes 25 km of all-season trails, a Birds of Prey field, and Visitors Centre!

For more information on the Wye Marsh, and its environmental education programs and stewardship initiatives, please call 705-526-7809 or visit: www.wyemarsh.com

Refunds:

o With LESS than 3 business days notice – 50% refund

o With MORE than 3 business days notice – Ticket refunded minus the Eventbrite fee