About this Event
This class will explore the important roles fungi play in healthy native plant communities, from mycorrhizal partnerships and nutrient cycling to decomposition, soil health, and forest succession. We will look at how fungi interact with native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and how those relationships support resilient ecosystems. The class will begin with an indoor presentation covering fungal ecology, plant-fungi relationships, common native habitat examples, and responsible observation/identification practices, then move into the field to look for examples in context.
Please Note: All classes are open to the public. If you would like to pursue the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program, all core classes plus 4 electives are required for completion.
Some classes in the certificate program include fieldwork and can be physically demanding We may use hiking trails with moderate difficulty. Participants must be in good physical condition and able to hike 1-2 miles without difficulty or assistance over terrain with steep sections, where footing will be uneven, with frequent tree roots, rocks, muddy areas and fallen tree trunks to climb or step over. Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots are required.
Please remember to enter your FRIENDS discount code at the time of checkout, as there is no way to apply it retroactively. Contact Sue Watts with any questions about the program and the code for the 10% discount which applies to Garden Friends and SCNPS members. Sue Watts:
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the class will be subject to a 20% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will be refunded subject to the discretion of the SCBG (less a 20% processing fee).Class registration cannot be transferred to other classes.
Please do NOT submit refund request through Eventbrite. Email the SCBG class organizer directly to request a refund.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mushroom Mountain, 200 Finley Road, Easley, United States
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