Fungal Foray with Scituate Land Trust & Conservation Commission

Trott-Perry Preserve Foray

THIS Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Scituate

The Scituate Land Trust is hosting the Rhode Island Mycological Society at Trott/Perry Preserve, a protected property along the North Branch Pawtuxet River with 1.1 miles of connected trails and the Hans Bergey Grove. We will explore the preserve while looking for fungi.

We will begin with a short introduction, then divide into smaller groups with walk leaders. Together, we will search different habitats, photograph fungi where they are growing, and collect selected specimens for study.

After the walk, we will gather at the tables to sort our finds, compare features, and work through identifications together.

No expertise is required. This is a study-focused foray. Fungi collected during the event are for identification and documentation only, not for eating or personal use.

Please, leave pets at home. Yes, even the well behaved- we want to focus on the mushrooms.

From Providence and points east

Take US Route 6 West toward Scituate.
Turn left onto Route 116 South, also called North Road.
Turn right onto North Doctors Lane.
Follow signs to the preserve trailhead and event parking.

From points south using I-95
Take I-95 North to I-295 North.
Take US Route 6 West toward Hartford and Scituate.
Turn left onto Route 116 South.
Turn right onto North Doctors Lane and follow the event signs.

From Coventry and southern Scituate
Route 116 bridge construction is affecting travel through Hope. Follow the posted Route 116 North detour using Hope Furnace Road, Howard Avenue, and Route 12 across Gainer Dam. At Route 116, turn south and continue to North Doctors Lane.