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Philadelphia Mycology Club

A free club for people curious about mushrooms and other fungi in Philadelphia. Members go on guided forays, learn to log their finds online, and join park cleanups.

Free
Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Join a guided fungus walk, log your finds on iNaturalist, or help with the monthly cleanup at Cobbs Creek Park.

Who it is for

Who can join: Open to anyone
Who is there: All ages

When and where

Monthly cleanups at Cobbs Creek Park on the first Sunday of each month, 2 to 4 pm. Guided walks and forays are held through the year.

Days: Sunday
Times: Daytime

Mailing address

Address: 6602 Morris Park Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Part of the city: West Park

Monthly cleanups

Address: Cobbs Creek Park, Philadelphia, PA

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a listed foray or the first-Sunday cleanup at Cobbs Creek Park, then RSVP through the event page if it has one..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A foray is a guided walk through a park or preserve, led by experts, and most are free and open to everyone. The monthly cleanup at Cobbs Creek Park runs from 2 to 4 pm on the first Sunday. The club says both experienced mushroom people and beginners are welcome, and it is funded by donations.

Tips for your first visit

Check the event page for the exact meeting spot, since some forays are outside the city, such as Ridley Creek State Park.
If you do not have a ride to an out-of-city foray, ask about carpooling through the club's email or its Facebook group.
Bring a phone if you want to log your finds in the iNaturalist app, where the club keeps a project.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The volunteer page says beginners are welcome, the events page says the forays are free and open to everyone, and the club publishes an email address and a mailing list for newcomers..

Cost and commitment

Cost: Free. Membership is free. Most events are free and open to everyone, and the club also takes donations.
How often: Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access: We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken: We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Email: info@phillymycoclub.com Source: phillymycoclub.com, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: phillymycoclub.com, seen October 8, 2026
Contact: Kevin Popowich Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: phillymycoclub.com, seen October 8, 2026
Social media: Facebook, Instagram Source: phillymycoclub.com; Source: phillymycoclub.com

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active: October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team: October 8, 2026
Status: Active
Our confidence in this listing: High

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