Celebrate Iowa’s natural world during the second year of the Wings & Wild Things Festival. Wings & Wild things showcases the wild and wonderful flora and fauna of our region, as well as outdoor recreation activities in our area. Grab food from local food trucks and enjoy a day spent exploring Johnson County’s Kent Park.

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and the Marion County Conservation Department for a mushroom identification and edibility foray. This is free public event. Registration is required. We will meet in the classroom. 

Get outside and explore the region’s outdoor recreation, wellness, and adventure opportunities! Try a variety of activities and connect with local organizations, clubs, and businesses. Learn, engage, and enjoy the outdoors—free and open to all!

The Prairie States Mushroom Club will be at the shelter between the amphitheater and cabins.

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and Clinton County Conservation for another mushroom foray! Stomp through Eden Valley Refuge with mushroom experts searching for fall fungi.

Jump into the exciting world of fungi with Prairie States Mushroom Club and Jackson County Conservation. A mushroom expert will be guiding participants on a hike through the forest to look for mushrooms big and small. Come explore a world hiding right under our feet! This event is great for all experience levels. No previous mushroom knowledge required! All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Prairie States Mushroom Club and Linn County Conservation will host a Fall Mushroom Foray where we will wander the woods seeking fantastic fungus.  The fall is a grand time to experience different fungi than we often see in the spring, so sign up and join us if you are able.  Free event but limited space so sign up soon to hold your spot! You can learn more about the second half of mushroom season!

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club for an introduction to mushroom foraging followed by a hike around Central Park. August is an excellent time to look for fungi, whether edible or just beautiful. Expect to find oyster mushrooms, coral fungi, and perhaps even chanterelles!

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and the Coralville Public Library for another mushroom program! We will meet at the Library in the E. Jean Schwab Auditorium for a quick presentation on fungi, and proceed across the street to the Clear Creek Trail to see what interesting fungi we can find!

This event is free and open to all.

Join PSMC and Cedar County Conservation for a foray at Townsend Wildlife Area! This is a primarily oak-hickory forest - perfect for finding interesting mycorrhizal fungi like chanterelles, boletes, Russulas and Amanitas. Parking space is limited so carpooling is recommended. Please bring water, long pants, and bug spray!

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club to explore the wonderful world of biofluorescent and bioluminescent fungi! Led by an expert guide from the Prairie States Mushroom club. Please bring a flashlight and, if you have one, a UV light.

Limited to 20 participants. Please pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or emailing camps@woodburyparks.org.

Embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Join an expert guide for an afternoon fungi finding foray to learn about poisonous, edible, and unusual wild mushrooms.

Limited to 20 participants. Please pre-register by calling 712-258-0838 or emailing camps@woodburyparks.org

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and the Marion County Conservation Department for a mushroom identification and edibility foray at Cordova Park on Saturday, July 13th from 9 am until 12 noon.

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and Jackson County Conservation for a presentation-then-foray at Hurstville Interpretive Center and Maquoketa Caves! The wondeful Fungarium! museum display, curated by PSMC treasurer Art McBreen, will be moving to Jackson County for the next leg of its journey across Iowa. Come listen in to Art’s presentation as he tells the story of how the display began, and how it has evolved over time into a rather popular exhibit.

Join Friends of Palisades and the Prairie States Mushroom Club on this summer foray!

Meet at the Cedar Cliff Trail. To get there, follow the road well into the park. The Cedar Cliff trail is the trail is at the end of the road along the beach.

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club and Boone County Conservation for a fun and educational mushroom hunt!

Join nature photographer Sarah DeLong-Duhon for a journey into the fascinating world of mushroom photography! Whether you're a nature lover, a curious hiker, or simply looking for a new creative hobby, this presentation will introduce you to the art of capturing mushrooms in their natural habitat. You'll learn about different types of mushrooms, how to find and photograph them, and simple techniques to get started - even with a smartphone! No expensive camera is required, just a keen eye and a sense of wonder.

Join us for an engaging exploration of the fascinating world of fungi! This presentation offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse kingdom of fungi, examining their biology, ecology, and significance in our environment. In collaboration with Iowa City Parks and Recreation.

Join us at the beautiful Eden Valley Refuge to find late spring/early summer mushrooms, from chanterelles to the Wrinkled Peach mushroom!

This event is open to all and free to attend.

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club at the Lake Icaria Park Office to explore the wonderful world of biofluorescent fungi, including decorating yourself with them!

Come for one or both parts of this educational afternoon. A fungus presentation will start off the experience inside Pony Creek Nature Center at 12:00. At approximately 1:00 we will embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Join an expert guide for an afternoon fungi finding foray to learn about poisonous, edible, and unusual wild mushrooms. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this event is perfect for all experience levels—no prior mushroom knowledge required!

Embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Join an expert guide for an afternoon fungi finding foray to learn about poisonous, edible, and unusual wild mushrooms. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this event is perfect for all experience levels—no prior mushroom knowledge required!

Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club at Nishna Bend Nature Center to explore the wonderful world of biofluorescent fungi, including decorating yourself with them!

We will meet at the shelter house (up the hill on top). Come and go as you please!

Embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Join an expert guide for an afternoon fungi finding foray to learn about poisonous, edible, and unusual wild mushrooms. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this event is perfect for all experience levels—no prior mushroom knowledge required!

Focus on fascinating fungi photography with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Come see some magical-looking fungi, learn about photographing for identification and art, and much more. Bring your camera or phone camera to take some fungi-tastic photos of your own.

This event is $5 per person, registration required.