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Fungi Walk with Claire Burkum

• Thursday, September 25, 2025, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fungi are an essential part of our local ecosystems, although they are not always visible to the naked eye.  Join Claire Burkum, a mycologist with Burkum Plant Health & Tree Care, and biology instructor at St. Lawrence University, on a guided a walk to discuss the ecological roles of fungi (recyclers, food, pathogens and mutualists). 

She will talk about how fungi have coevolved with and continue to interact with a variety of plants, from the trees in our forests to the plants in our vegetable gardens. Claire will also touch on some fascinating fungi-insect and fungi-amphibian interactions that shape the world around us. Bring a magnifying glass if you have one!

This will be moderate hike at the Extension Learning  Farm in Canton, NY. on grassy paths and a rutted road through a sugar bush. Participants should be prepared for this terrain.

This class is offered with an invitation, but no obligation, to donate to CCE to support this and other programs.

Fee

$0-30

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Fungi_Walk_240

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County
2043B State Highway 68
Canton, NY 13617

Last updated September 4, 2025