An evening stroll through the shaded corners of Zilker Botanical Garden to see what is fruiting after the spring rains. May in Austin is usually humid enough to bring out the shelf fungi and ground-dwellers if we look closely at the mulch. This is not a professional survey or a foraging haul, but a low-stakes walk for people who enjoy pointing at interesting growths on rotting logs. We will wander the wooded trails and see how many different species we can find before the light fades, acknowledging that finding nothing but interesting moss is also a valid outcome.
Event plan
- 6:30 PMThe Gathering SporeMeeting up near the main entrance to check in and discuss recent sightings around Central Texas.
- 6:50 PMWoodland Path WanderA slow-paced walk through the shaded paths of the Hartman Prehistoric Garden and neighboring trails to look for specimens.
- 7:45 PMPhoto Swaps and SpeculationRegrouping to compare photos of our finds and attempt some optimistic identification before the garden winds down for the evening.
Where
location_on2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA
A 26-acre garden featuring a mix of cultivated beds and natural woodland trails that provide a variety of microclimates for local fungi.
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