Join us on the first of our Biomes Forays as we explore the unique fungal life thriving in Alabama's longleaf pine forest and mixed forest, shaped by the cycle of fire and renewal. Learn how controlled and wild burns create fertile ground for pyrophylic (the fire-loving) fungi. Expect the ascomyces to play a prominent role.

Location is at Lake Chinnabee in the Talladega National Forest. There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle. Please carpool if you can! If you do not find enough parking in the main parking lot, continue following the road along the lake and there is parking spots along the road.

Depending on the group size, it may be split into two parties. The traditional hiking trail towards devilden's waterfall is not a beginner's hike. Instead of taking the hiking trail, we may walk back up the road from the parking to access the burn area.

This event will be led by Spencer Crowley.

Check back soon for open Registration!

Please join us for our monthly meeting this April 1st at the Lumbar in Birmingham, or on Zoom if you can't make the in-person meeting.

A zoom link will be added before the meeting.
Registration is not required.

On this day admission to the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens is free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, hundreds of visitors will pass through our gates and walk the paths that meander through the landscape. We will have around 30 booths or stations set up along this path with information and educational displays on many topics including honeybees, bats, pollination, native plants, composting and container gardening.

Also happening are lots of scheduled events and activities like a tree ID walk, seed starting for kids, library sponsored book readings, and a behind the scenes greenhouse tour. Master gardeners will be on hand to give out advice and free seeds, as well as being stationed at the various garden areas throughout the park to offer information about roses, camellias, azaleas, daylilies, herbs, etc. In addition, food and refreshment will be available from a number of local food truck vendors. Its a sun-filled day of learning and fun for all who come.

Alabama Mushroom Society will be tabling