Gear up for some fungal fun and discover the life that’s beneath your feet! Learn about mushrooms with a mycologist and then take an easy hike in the park with us! The preserve has an abundance of wetland areas that provide a good environment for mushrooms and fungi to develop.

Today’s event

• Theme: Mushrooms
• Price: $14 per adult/child pair, includes park entrance fee. $7 per additional person.
• Audience: Best suited for children in grades K-6.
• Location: Sweetwater Preserve
• Instructors: Dr. Matt Smith, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and curator of the UF Fungal Herbarium and Sarah Prentice, Plant Pathology graduate student and organizer of Florida Academic Lichen and Fungi Enthusiasts League

Masks are recommended for this program.

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About this program

This socially distant, personalized tour of the park is ideal for homeschool or learning pod groups. There is no admission or parking charge so feel free to stay after our program ends to explore the park further, have a picnic lunch or enjoy nature!

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