Orchid & Mushroom Walk: August 6th @ 9:00 a.m.
Orchid & Mushroom Walk: August 6th @ 9:00 a.m.
Friday, August 6, 2021 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Barton Creek Greenbelt
Did you know there are wild orchids in Central Texas? Better yet, did you know that some orchids are Myco-heterotrophic, meaning they rely on fungi for their nutrients rather than photosynthesis.
Join Angel and Sam the Fungi from Central Texas Mycological Society for a walk to see the rare, Hexalectris nitida. We hope to see it blooming as it was close this last weekend. Learn more about myco-heterotrophs on our blog post by Grace Stark a mycology PhD student at Berkeley.
With the recent rain, we can also expect to see more mushrooms fruiting. Bring a smart phone or SLR camera, basket or mesh bag, rubber boots or water shoes for water crossings.
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Meeting location will be sent on Wednesday. Bring your swim clothes if you want to take a dip after the walk in Barton Creek.