Discovering Nature Nearby: Fungi Frolic
Join Harmony Mushroom Co. on a guided "Fungi Frolic" through the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Learn from an expert about the different types of fungi found in the area and their important ecological roles.
At the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, we invite you to learn from an expert about the different types of fungi found in the area and their important ecological roles. This event will begin in the picnic area with a short presentation, followed by a walk through our trails led by expert mycologist, Shannon Sharpe.
Shannon Sharpe, lead mycologist at Harmony Mushroom Co., has an MS in fungal ecology and evolutionary science and has been studying mycology for the last 15 years. She has led several fungi walks, workshops, and seminars for local nonprofits over the last four years including: JABG, the North Florida Land Trust, The Ribault Club, Overalls Farms, UNF, and Harmony Mushroom Co.