Want to Learn about Poisonous Mushrooms in Virginia?
Mushrooms are a diverse and fascinating group of organisms that play a crucial role in
ecosystems worldwide. It is estimated that Virginia has 2,700 wild mushroom species!

A team of Virginia Master Naturalists, in collaboration with the Blue Ridge Poison Center at
University of Virginia Health, and the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Division of
Medical Toxicology, have written and published “The Claudius Project – Poisonous Mushrooms
in Virginia.” They selected and documented the most significant poisonous mushrooms in
Virginia.

Want to know more about The Claudius Project and poisonous mushrooms in Virginia? Come to a presentation by Kevin Howe, one of several authors of the publication and a Virginia Master Naturalist.

When? Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10-11:30 am

Where? Murphy Hall at Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA

You can view the publication for free as well: https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/the-learning-center/
the-claudius-project/ 

The public is welcome to attend the presentation.
This presentation counts as Continuing Education for Virginia Master Naturalists.

For questions about the event, please contact Polly Foote at pfoote88@gmail.com