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OPEN PUBLIC FORAYS LIMC invites the public to join us free of charge at the following two forays at Muttontown Preserve, Oyster Bay and at Brookhaven State Park, Ridge. Both will start at 9:30 AM and will last to about noon. Beginners may expect instruction in the identification of edible and inedible species, and an explanation of the role of fungi in natural habitats. Directions below. (Non-members can join us on other forays, which take place on Saturday mornings, June through November, for a $5 fee, which is applicable to membership. If you would like to do so, please email us prior to the Saturday of your choice, and we will supply you with directions to the site of our next foray.) Muttontown Preserve (North Entrance) July 28, 2012 9:30 AM Take LIE to Exit 41 North, Take Rt. 106 North to Rt. 25A, left (West) for 3/10 miles, turn left on Muttontown Lane, proceed to Preserve entrance. Brookhaven State Park, Ridge Sept. 8, 2012 9:30 AM LIE east to Exit 68 North (William Floyd Parkway). Immediately past the light at Whiskey Road, make a right at the sign into the park and proceed to the parking lot. IMPORTANT!! Because mushroom fruiting is very weather dependent, and forays must sometimes be cancelled, be sure to email us the day before you plan to attend, and we can then notify you of any changes." |