Walktober: Halloween Mushrooms at the HEEP

Walktober: Halloween Mushrooms at the HEEP

Friday, October 30, 2026
1-3pm
Hillside Environmental Education Park, UConn Storrs



Professional forager Karen Monger, of The 3 Foragers, will lead a Halloween foray into the Hillside Environmental Education Park (the HEEP) to share the basics of mushroom identification with students and members of the public. Karen is a member and officer for the Connecticut Valley Mycological Society.


Participants aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Held rain or shine! In case of severe weather, walk will be cancelled and rescheduled to a later date.

Details regarding meet up location and parking will be sent to registered participants the week before the event.

This event is free and open to the public! Registration is required and donations are appreciated as they help us keep our public programs free!

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Museum at 860-486-4460 or CSMNHinfo@uconn.edu.

Visit csmnh.uconn.edu/programs for more information about the Museum's programs.