Welcome the beauty of spring by exploring one of Prince George's Parks and Recreation's newest properties. Join Foray Chair Mitch Fournet, Jennifer Fieffer, and Serenella Linares at the Charles Branch Hiking Area to witness the season’s "explosion" and meet the unique fungi taking advantage of it all.

This hike is part of the City Nature Challenge (CNC), an international event that inspires people to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Understanding which species live in our neighborhoods helps us better study and protect them. However, we can only achieve this if scientists, land managers, and YOU work together. By participating, you aren’t just learning about local nature, you’re helping make your city a better place for every species!

What to bring:

• A fully charged phone (for documenting your finds!)
• iNaturalist app* installed and ready to make observations
• A reusable water bottle
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing

*To learn about iNaturalist and how to use it, please register for our

iNaturalist training session on April 14

Address:Charles Branch Hiking Area, 9306 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Spaces limited!

Organized as a collaboration of:
Prince George's Department of Parks and Recreation, & The Mycological Association of Washington DC

If you are trying to register, and it's full, please join the waitlist. We monitor it frequently to make spaces available as they come.

For questions contact Serenella Linares at programs@mawdc.org