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Macrofungi of the Blue Ridge

4 Credit HoursAugust 3–14, 2026Instructors: Dr. Rachel Swenie, Harvard UniversityThis hands-on course introduces students to the collection, identification, and diversity of macrofungi—including mushrooms—of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains.Students will develop skills in field collection, morphological and anatomical identification, and specimen preservation for continued study.Lecture and discussion topics include:The biology of the mushroom lifecycleEcological roles of fungiFungal diversity