Join us on a foray in the Chicagoland area!
10/12/26 - Lincoln Park North Pond - 2PM
October 12th, 2026 at 2PM @ Lincoln Park North Pond!
Meet us at the northeast corner of Stockton and Fullerton!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
10/03/26 - West Ridge Nature Park - 10:30AM
October 3rd, 2026 at 10:30AM @ West Ridge Nature Park!
Meet us at the entrance to the park!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
09/26/26 - Bohemian National Cemetery - 2PM
September 26th, 2026 at 2PM @ Bohemian National Cemetery!
Meet us at the main cemetery building!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a cemetery, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our cemetery walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
09/06/26 - Jackson Park Wooded Island - 11AM
September 6th, 2026 at 11am @ Jackson Park Wooded Island!
Meet us at the northern bridge to the Wooded Island! Puffball walk!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
08/22/26 - Humboldt Park - 10AM
August 22nd, 2026 at 10AM @ Humboldt Park!
Meet us at the Fieldhouse!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
08/07/26 - North Park Walking Stick Woods - 3PM
August 7th, 2026 at 3PM @ North Park Walking Stick Woods!
Meet at the Peterson Park Fieldhouse!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
07/19/26 - Ice Cream Social @ Vaca's Creamery - 1PM
July 19th, 2026 at 1PM @ Vaca’s Creamery
Meet us at Vaca’s Creamery for ice cream! We will walk around the surrounding neighborhood afterward to look for urban fungi!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it for further investigation!
07/11/26 - Marquette Park - 10AM
July 11th, 2026 at 10AM @ Marquette Park
Meet us at the northeast corner of the Lagoon!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
06/28/26 - West Ridge - 10:30AM
June 28th, 2026 at 10:30AM @ West Ridge Nature Park
Meet at the West Ridge Nature Park entrance!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
05/16/26 - Glenview Woods - 2PM
May 16th, 2026 at 2PM @ Glenview Woods!
Meet in the parking lot!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
05/04/26 - Humboldt Park - 3PM
May 4th, 2026 at 3pm @ Humboldt Park!
Meet us at the Humboldt Park Fieldhouse!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
04/26/26 - Jackson Park Wooded Island - 11AM
April 26th, 2026 at 11am @ Jackson Park Wooded Island!
Meet us at the northern bridge to the Wooded Island in Jackson Park!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our city park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
11/01/25 - Forest Glen Woods
11/01/25 - 11 am - Forest Glen Woods
Meet us at Picnic Grove #1 (labeled on GoogleMaps)
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Forest Preserve, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our preserve walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
10/29/25 - Ticketed Event - Rosehill Cemetery - C2ST Twilight Nature Walk
10/29/25 - Rosehill Cemetery Science Communicators Collaborative Event
ticketed event!!!
This is a collaborative event with the Chicago Council for Science and Technology as well as other local science communicators.
We will be hosting a UV flashlight foray in the cemetery when the sun goes down.
Link for registration below!
https://www.c2st.org/event/twilight-nature-walk-at-rosehill-cemetery-2/
10/19/25 - Graceland Cemetery
10/19/25 - Graceland Cemetery Foray
Meet at the Irving Park entrance to the cemetery!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should not be removing plants and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
10/18/25 - Peggy Notebaert Booseum Bash (PAID EVENT!!)
10/18/25 - Booseum Bash at Peggy Notebaert Museum
This is an event with paid tickets!
If you’d like to attend, you get full access to the museum for the day as well. We will be hosting two family friendly mushroom walks throughout the museum campus.
Tickets here: https://tickets.naturemuseum.org/events/0197eaba-a33e-e831-0aa1-8f6b78777fbc
Event Description from museum:
“Trick or Treat! It's time to have some merry mischief at the museum!
Join us for an afternoon of animal encounters, crafts, and Halloween fun. Slither up with the museum's spectacular snakes, get curious with some creepy crawly bugs, and dig into the boneyard of the Nature Museum's collections!
Costumes are encouraged!
Event includes access to all museum exhibits. All ages are welcome – this event is designed for families.
Museums for All pricing available upon request. Email programs@naturemuseum.org”
10/08/25 - Jonquil Park Neighborhood
10/08/25 - Jonquil Park Neighborhood Walk
Meet at the Northeast Corner of the park, at the corner of Wrightwood, Sheffield, and Lincoln.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
09/28/25 - West Ridge Nature Park
09/28/25 - West Ridge Nature Park Walk
Meet at the main entrance on Western!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in a nature park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During this walk, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
(Rescheduled!!!!) 10/22/24 - Wicker Park Walk
October 22nd, 2024 at 5pm
Wicker Park Neighborhood Walk (Accessible)
Meet at Churchill Park!
We will be walking around the park and neighborhood searching for fungi in wood-chips, flowerbeds, and on big trees.
This is a walk that will take place on paved paths and is an accessible option for folks with disabilities.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Forays on public land mean harvesting is okay! So if we find anything scientifically significant we can collect it and send it off to have its DNA sequenced.
10/12/24 - Humboldt Park Walk
October 12th, 2024 at 11am
Meet us at the Fieldhouse!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in a Chicago Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
09/15/24 - Graceland Cemetery Foray
September 15th, 2024 at 11am
Graceland Cemetery Foray
Meet at the Irving Park entrance to the cemetery!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should not be removing plants and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
Glenview Woods Foray
Meet us at by the parking lot near the entrance.
During this foray we’ll head west and over the bridge. We’ll head north from the bridge and make a loop back to the entrance. This location is the first place we observed Phlegmacium velicopium!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
08/23/24 - CMC Zine II Release Party
Undisclosed Location (Logan Square)
Vendors!
DJ
Fashion Show
Infused Wellness Happy Hour
CMC Fungarium
Zine Release!
Free Samples!
We will be partnering with mycochanel and mushruums for this event to celebrate the release of our CMC Zine II!
We're aiming for a fun end of summer event for the community; creating awareness around mushrooms as medicine, community science, and safer alternatives to alcohol.
Come celebrate the beginning of autumn with music, beverages, and friends!
Order your tickets here!
Wooded Island Foray
Meet us at the bridge on the northern side of Wooded Island, we will head south from there and loop around the island.
It will be puffball season, hopefully we’ll have good luck!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
West Ridge Nature Preserve Foray
Meet us at the entrance to West Ridge Preserve on Western.
During this foray we’ll head south down the trail and make our way around the loop. We’ve always had good luck at this location!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Cook County Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
Ronan/River Park Walk
Meet us at the Lawrence Ave river plaza entrance to Ronan Park.
During this foray we’ll snake north along the river towards River Park. We’ve had good luck here in the past so we hope it’ll still be fruitful in late June!
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
6/2/24 - 12pm - Guided Meditation + Cemetery Walk w/ Jenna Borrelli
Meet us at the Lakeview Taproom on Irving Park at 12pm!
This walk will be a little different, we’ll start by meeting for N/A beverages at Lakeview Taproom on Irving Park.
Club Member and somatic therapist Jenna Borrelli will be leading us in a guided meditation followed by a foray around Graceland Cemetery.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should not be removing plants and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.
5/25/24 - 11am - Humboldt Park and Neighborhood Walk!
Meet us at the SE corner of the park, on the corner of N. Kedzie and W. Division!
Humboldt Park is huge and historical! We will lurk around the grounds looking for fungi and also branch into the surrounding neighborhoods to see what we find.
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
Due to this foray taking place in an Illinois Park, harvesting of anything is prohibited. During our park walks, we will be observing, photographing, and discussing our finds. We will also be absolutely respectful of our surroundings as our actions reflect our group as a whole. We can have so much fun without picking anything!
If we find anything interesting in the neighborhoods we can make collections though!
5/18/24 - 2PM - Sketch Walk with Artistic Alphabet Mafia
Meet us at the Irving Park entrance at 2pm!
Bring a pen and a sketchbook if you’re interested in doing some art together :)
Artistic Alphabet Mafia is an affordable, sober, queer-led art group. They’re a safe space for members of the lgbtqia+ community to gather and sketch subjects from around Chicago. The subjects this time will be lichenized headstones, fungi, and maybe coyotes? (if they sit still?)
CMC has partnered with Graceland Cemetery in conducting a longform fungal diversity study on their grounds. We have been granted permission to collect specimens for further examination in this study. So, when we find something cool, we can collect it to perform microscopy and possibly DNA sequencing.
(huge shoutout to Graceland for prioritizing community science in the city and contributing to an important research study)
If you are curious about joining our club, all you have to do is show up! We will welcome you, walk with you, and learn together with you. We are all about open-access to education for all.
If you’re shy, quiet, outgoing, anxious, whatever; we have no expectations, and just hope to see you enjoy the nature around us. And hopefully you can learn something along the way!
Please keep in mind that we will be stopping frequently during our walk, which may be obnoxious to younger folks. When we find something, we stop to discuss our find. It is best if the group all stays together so everyone can see and hear!
Our meetups are family friendly, queer friendly, relaxed, and free!
In our Graceland walks, please be mindful of gravesites and be respectful of the property. We are able to harvest mushrooms for study, but we should maintain our ethics and be aware that some people may be on the grounds mourning.