Event Details
- Date: 08/13/2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Host: MountainTrue
- Address: 1307 7th Ave. East, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
- Event Website
Information
Join Forest Ranger and environmental educator E.J. Dwigans for an engaging, photography-based exploration of the fascinating world of fungi, featuring original mushroom photographs taken at Holmes Educational State Forest and other parts of the state. This presentation introduces the often-overlooked role fungi play in our forest, from forming vital underground partnerships with trees to breaking down organic matter and cycling nutrients through the ecosystem.
E.J. will discuss mushroom ecology and biology, common and notable species of Western North Carolina, and how fungi intersect with human history, cuisine, and culture. Topics will include edibility and toxicity, medicinal uses, and why accurate identification is essential.
Location:
The Local Table
1307 7th Ave. East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Additional Information
Organizer:
Linda Tatsapaugh
828-617-0814
linda@mountaintrue.org
