The Grasslands are Blooming

The Grasslands are Blooming

Autumn’s asters (eight species) and goldenrods (fourteen species) are lighting up the Quarry Gardens landscape where poor, drv soil and all-day sun are just right for these prairie plants. Drew Chaney of the Center for Urban Habitats made the featured image in late September. Saturday mornings, October 8, 15, 22, and 29, weather permitting, one of the QGs’ founders will guide a walk along the main trails. Sign up at quarrygardensatschuyler.org/visit.

Wild Mushrooms 101

Wild Mushrooms 101

At the peak of fall mushroom season, Pat Mitchell, co-founder and president of the Blue Ridge Mycological Society (maroon shirt in featured photo) will give a presentation and lead a discovery walk at the Quarry Gardens. Pat’s talk will cover the world of fungi and their importance to the ecosystems we count on, how to learn more about the fruiting bodies we call mushrooms, and (since what most people want to know about wild mushrooms is how to eat them and not die), how to forage and eat wild mushrooms safely. To join the party, sign up at quarrygardensatschuyler.org/visit. Sunday, October 9, from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Space is limited.