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Pop-Up Event: Mushroom Foraging with Philadelphia Mycology Club, Gladwyne, PA
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Category: Pop-Up Events

A Fall Foray into Fungi Finding –

Mushroom Foraging with the Philadelphia Mycology Club

Kevin Popowich of the Philadelphia Mycology Club will lead the way teaching participants how to forage for mushrooms while discussing fungal anatomy, key identifying features, and their ecological significance. This presentation aims to inspire folks to reimagine their favorite green spaces and hiking trails through the lens of mushrooms. We'll also discuss how to make quality mushroom observations during your future journeys. This class is intended for beginners to experienced foragers and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on specimens found. Given the time of year, we’ll be able to find mycorrhizal fungi.

The Philadelphia Mycology Club ( https://philymycoclub.com/ ) is a 100% volunteer-run organization. They run walks and talks all over the area and offer guidance where there is interest.

Your tour guide, Kevin Popowich, is an Ecological Risk Assessor who is passionate about connecting curious minds to fungi. He enjoys expanding the club's mycelial network by fostering a welcoming community while promoting fungal conservation and biodiversity. Check out Kevin’s iNaturalist Profile.

 

Pop-Up Details & Registration

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 17; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Rain Date & Time

Sunday, October 18; 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location:

Rolling Hill Park, Gladwyne, PA

Address and parking directions will be sent to all registrants in their confirmation email.

Attendees:

Open to HPS/MAG Members only.

HPS/MAG membership covers two people in a household. To register the second person in your household, use the "Register Guest" option.

Click here if you would like to become a member of HPS/MAG before registering for this event.

# of Attendees:

Maximum number of attendees is 20. There will be a waitlist.

Cost:

$10 per person, which will go directly to the Philadelphia Mycology Club, a 501c3 non-profit organization

Registration:

Registration is open. Click here to register. Closes on October 14.

*Important Note:

Please make sure you complete your registration by clicking on the ‘Finish’ button. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration was not completed.

Additional Details:

Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. If raining lightly, please bring an umbrella.

There will be uneven terrain with slight elevation changes. We encourage proper footwear.

Questions? Contact:

Laura Axel at [email protected]