Without question, one of the late summer and early fall miracles in the North is the emergence of mushrooms and fungi. Not one type or three, but almost an uncountable variety – from the classic mushroom shape we all drew as children to shelf fungus, slime molds and coral roots. Where to begin – oh – where to begin? Mushroom identification is notoriously tricky, but this course’s emphasis on field exploration and collection followed by on campus identification offers a chance to discover and rediscover. An introduction to edible mushrooms will be emphasized. Bring a knife, a collecting basket and a mushroom guide. You are encouraged to bring mushrooms from your local area for identification.