Volunteer TREKS Talk – Mushrooms!

We are thrilled to invite you to another installment of Volunteer TREKS: Training, Resources, Education, Knowledge, and Stories! This opportunity is for volunteers and their guests to develop their knowledge on various topics related to the natural and cultural resources found within Orange County while earning volunteer hours.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Irvine Ranch Conservancy Headquarters (located at 4727 Portola Parkway, Irvine, 92620) for an exciting lecture and Q&A with OC Parks Supervising Ranger, Annelise Gannaway.

This month’s TREKS talk is all about mushrooms! Together, we’ll dive into the wonders of mushrooms—learn how to identify different fungi, discover where to find them, and understand their essential role in maintaining a healthy environment.

Annelise is the Supervising Park Ranger at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and has spent the last six years working across various park facilities. A passionate amateur mycologist, Annelise has self-studied fungi and is an active member of both the Los Angeles and San Diego Mycological Societies. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from her expertise in a fun and interactive setting!

***Registration is required to participate, as there are limited spaces available. Volunteers are welcome to invite up to two additional guests to join. Light refreshments will be served.***