Finding Fungi with Hikes of Georgia's Ranger Darling

Come check out the vibrant and diverse fungi at the EMBARC Youth Farm! What to expect: Join mycologist Darling Ngoh from Hikes of Georgia and learn about the fascinating and wild world of fungi. The workshop will include an educational presentation as well as a walk about and forage in the forest to identify mushrooms. We will gather for a brief informational presentation before setting off in search of a wide range of diverse mushrooms to be found throughout the Farm's forest. Program leader: Your guide will be Ranger Darling Ngoh from Hikes of Georgia. Where to meet: Find Ranger Darling in the green pavilion at the back of the parking lot. When you enter the park, turn right then go all the way to the field and park. (1185 Rock Chapel Rd.) What to bring: Wear comfortable footwear that you don't mind getting dirty, dress for the weather, and bring a refillable water bottle. Please feel free to bring a collection basket or bag if you have one. We will have some paper bags as well as sunscreen and bug spray on site. Restrooms: There is a portapotty in the parking lot available for use (professionally cleaned twice a week). Recommended ages: This program content is designed for adults and teens, but all ages are welcome. Dogs: This program is NOT appropriate for dogs, so please leave your pup at home. Weather contingency: This program will be held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs (RPCA). Walking distance: Varies depending on availability of mushrooms. Exposure: This walk is mostly under shaded tree canopy. Trail surface & accessibility: DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request. To request an accommodation, please contact the program organizer at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Questions if this program will work for your mobility? Contact Ranger Rachel: [email protected] Program Photos: We love documenting our programs and may share photographs on DeKalb County Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs' websites, publications, and social media platforms. While participants are welcome to take their own photos, photographs taken by staff are generally intended for County documentation and promotional purposes and are not routinely distributed to participants. Waiver & Release: By registering for this activity, each participant hereby acknowledges and agrees that he/she is participating in this program at his/her own risk and holds DeKalb County and all its officers, agents, servants, and/or employees harmless from and against any and all claims, loss, damage, charge, or expense to which they or any of them may be put or subjected by reason of participant’s participation in this program. You further acknowledge that DeKalb County is not responsible for the acts of others participating in this program and the other participants may include, but not be limited to, interested individuals, members of civic groups, religious groups, or community group, and/or persons convicted of crimes and/or violations of County ordinances and ordered to provide community service. I give permission that all photographs, films, video recordings, and sound recordings of me and/or my child(ren) made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs during this Naturalist program may be used non- commercially by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs to promotion and educational purposes. I understand and acknowledge that neither my child(ren) nor I will receive any compensation whatsoever for appearing in any photograph, film, video recording, or sound recording made by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs.