Junior Naturalist: Fall Fungi

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center is hosting Junior Naturalist: Fall Fungi on Saturday, October 17, from 2 PM to 3 PM. It's part of the center's Junior Naturalist series, and this particular session is all about the fungus kingdom. The whole thing is aimed at kids ages 6 to 13, so it's a good one to keep in mind if you've got a young one who spends their time poking around in the dirt.

The afternoon starts with a mushroom hike through the grounds, where the group will look for fungi in the wild. After that, the focus shifts to the microscopes, where the kids can get a closer look at the structures that make a mushroom what it is. It's a mix of getting out on the trail and then coming back inside to see the details that aren't visible to the naked eye.

Registration is required for this one, so you can't just show up on the day. You'll need to call or email the Nature Center to sign up in advance. The session runs from 2 PM to 3 PM at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206.