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About the event leader
Inga Hinnerichsen, local mushroom enthusiast, first learned about wild mushrooms in Finland, where she is from. She learned the scientific names of mushrooms and wildflowers from her father, who she endearingly calls a Nature Nut.
Leanne Lemaich is an experienced paddle guide and ecosystem educator with a deep-rooted passion for the natural world. She has been studying fungi for nearly 15 years and holds a certification in mycology from the University of Victoria.
About Trout Creek Nature Reserve
Trout Creek Nature Reserve honours the Miller family, who owned the property since the 1940’s.
This large property is mostly forested with good linkage to surrounding natural areas to the west. The site consists of rolling sand lands through which Trout Creek has cut a deep, steep-sided valley. Many species of wildlife call this nature reserve home, as the area is rich with native species and habitats.
Learn more about this nature reserve.