Join FBC for a guided Mushroom Hike at Indian Point, during Mushroom Week at Ellsworth Public Library!

Join Mycologist, David Porter for a walk at Indian Point to learn about mushrooms! We will walk the wooded trail and scavenge for mushrooms as David shares his encyclopedic knowledge on the topic.  

Come along to connect with your community members and learn something new about the land we all love. This event is free and open to the public, all are welcome!

This event is apart of Mushroom Week at Ellsworth Public Library! Visit their website to learn more about their exciting week-long line up of fungi related events and activities.

*Registration for this event is required* 

Meet our Guide

David Porter

This walk is being led by David Porter, a local Maine resident and Mushroom Expert. David studied both at Yale University and the University of Washington, and is an emeritus professor of the University of Georgia with a specialty in mycology. 

Know Before You Go

Trail Description: The trail winds through the woods, over bog bridges down to a crest overlooking Card Brook and the Union River. The path continues to the scenic point along the Union River. Once there, you can view downtown Ellsworth, or look across the river, where eagles and ospreys can be seen. The spectacular view of Ellsworth is worth the short hike out to the end of Indian Point. A few picnic tables are available at the end of the trail. It is a 0.3 mile walk to the harbor, totaling at about a mile if you hike the entire trail.

Participants should wear: Sturdy shoes, warm layers for November weather, a hat & gloves.
Consider bringing: a water bottle, a walking stick or trekking poles, and a notebook if you’d like to take notes.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Outreach Coordinator, Jane Parlee at jane@frenchmanbay.org.