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Do you like fungi and wish you knew more about them? On Sunday\, May 25\, from 10am to 12pm\, LRCC member Emma Murray will lead a hike all about fungi. We will hike 2.0 miles through Belknap woods ID-ing\, admiring and learning about the fungi we see. Mushrooms love wet weather and spring temperature so come prepared for some awesome finds. Participants will gain an understanding of the life cycle and life strategies fungi have for reproducing and surviving as well as appreciating the diversity found in northeastern forests. \;
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Mushrooms are very critical in maintaining the balance of nutrients in an ecosystem\, mycorrhizal fungi are associated with 95% of plants in the forest and keep our plants green and healthy. We will see examples of this and many other life strategies of mushrooms on our hike. By the end of this program you will be able to appreciate fungi for more than just their looks and be able to ID a couple species! \;
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For more information\, or to sign up for this Adventure Ecology program\, visit the SLA website (
squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other Adventure Ecology programs throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association&rsquo\;s mission.
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The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty\, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection\, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes\, mountains\, forests\, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region. \;
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