Fall Foray with the Ohio Mushroom Society
New in 2026: our annual one-day foray has evolved into a weekend of learning! Come celebrate mushrooms with this special, seasonal foray!
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Fall is perfect for fungi!
Join us at the beautiful Holden Arboretum for a weekend dedicated to wild mushrooms and other fungi! Day 1 (Saturday) will begin with an orientation to mushroom forays before breaking into smaller groups to explore and gather fungi specimens from Holden’s natural areas. We’ll reconvene on Day 2 (Sunday) to learn all about mushroom ID as we sort and identify our collections with the help of field guides and experienced mycologists from Holden Arboretum and the Ohio Mushroom Society.
Saturday participants should come prepared to spend a few hours exploring the woods. Terrain may include time off trail, small hills, uneven footing, wet grass, and gravel. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Click here for a detailed weekend agenda. An information packet with waivers, reading materials, and video links will be sent to participants the week of the program. Please note that lunch will be provided on Sunday only.
1 day price (Saturday or Sunday): $28 per member, $38 per nonmember
Full Weekend Price: $45 per member, $60 per nonmember
Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Holden Arboretum
Fall Foray: Saturday & Sunday (Full Weekend)
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Price: $45 per member, $60 per nonmember
Fall Foray Saturday ONLY
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Price: $28 per member, $38 per nonmember
Fall Foray Sunday ONLY
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Price: $28 per member, $38 per nonmember
Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, MS
Research Specialist (Soil Ecology)
I am a fungal ecologist focused on connections between soil fungi and tree health. My research couples field collections with modern molecular identification methods to investigate ectomycorrhizal species diversity and function. As a research specialist in Dr. David Burke’s lab at the Holden Arboretum, I support research on soil ecology and forest pathology. Currently, I focus on the role of soil fungi in urban canopy restoration in Cleveland, OH. Trees growing in urbanized environments are subject to pressures such as habitat fragmentation, exposure to heavy metals, and soil compaction. Mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant growth, disease resistance, and drought tolerance; therefore, it is necessary that we establish a better understanding of how these fungi might improve outcomes of urban restoration efforts. Beyond this, I enjoy discussing the importance of fungal research and conservation with diverse audiences through teaching, writing, and mentorship.
Ohio Mushroom Society
Formed in 1973, The Ohio Mushroom Society has widespread membership mainly in Ohio, but also in several surrounding states. Members range from the beginning collector to the professional mycologist and include mycophagists (mushroom eaters), photographers, artists, toxicologists, and nature enthusiasts.
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