Events with Tracie MacVean & Tristan Black
Join fungi enthusiasts artist Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Fungi & Tree Tour - Koetong - Morning Start
Sunday 3 August 2025
Join fungi enthusiasts artist Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observations on platforms such as iNaturalist.
The meeting place is at the GPS coordinates 36.13133° S, 147.46413° E on Google Maps.
This is on Firebrace Track.
The best way to access this area is to turn off the highway where there’s signage for the trestle bridge, then stay on Firebrace track, and continue driving until you see us.
Roughly 2.5 hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Mount Lawson State Park
Fungi & Tree Tour - Koetong - Afternoon
Sunday 3 August 2025
Join fungi enthusiasts artist Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observations on platforms such as iNaturalist.
The meeting place is at the GPS coordinates 36.13133° S, 147.46413° E on Google Maps.
This is on Firebrace Track.
The best way to access this area is to turn off the highway where there’s signage for the trestle bridge, stay on Firebrace track, then continue driving until you see us.
Roughly 2.5 hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Mount Lawson State Park
Fungi & Tree Tour - Yackandandah - Morning Start
Sunday 10 August 2025
Join fungi enthusiasts artist Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observations on platforms such as iNaturalist.
The meeting place is Yack Tracks Trailhead. From there, you can follow to the location.
Roughly 2.5 hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Yackandandah Forest
Fungi & Tree Tour - Yackandandah - Afternoon
Sunday 10 August 2025
Join fungi enthusiasts artist Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observations on platforms such as iNaturalist.
The meeting place is Yack Tracks Trailhead. From there, you can follow to the location.
Roughly 2.5 hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Yackandandah Forest
Fungi & Tree Tour - Yackandandah
Saturday 19 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
The meeting place is on Yack Gate Road. The best way to access this area is to get to Yack Tracks Trailhead from Bells Flat Road, then follow Yack Gate Road, and continue driving until you see us.
Roughly 2.5 hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Yackandandah Forest
Fungi & Tree Tour - Kancoona - Afternoon
Sunday 13 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in native sclerophyll forest.
The meeting place will be off Happy Valley Road down a track. The GPS location for this track is 36.54460° S, 146.95834° E on Apple Maps.
The track is called Rosewhite Track but this does not come up on maps. Continue down this track until you see us!
Roughly 2.5 half hours each walk.
Public toilets are not nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited places available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Kancoona - Happy Valley Road
Fungi & Tree Tour - Kancoona - Morning Start
Sunday 13 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native sclerophyll forest.
The meeting place will be off Happy Valley Road down a track. The GPS location for this track is 36.54460° S, 146.95834° E on Aple Maps.
The track is called Rosewhite Track but this does not come up on maps. Continue down this track until you see us!
Roughly 2.5 half hours each walk.
Public toilets are not nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code
Kancoona - Happy Valley Road
Fungi & Tree Tour - Beechworth - Morning Start
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in Beechworth, which has an impressive range of heritage listed trees and plenty of introduced and native fungi.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
There are public toilets toilets and shelter nearby.
This event is suitable for all ages.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Beechworth region
Fungi & Tree Tour - Mount Bogong - Afternoon
Sunday 6 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native wet sclerophyll forest, within 20 minutes from Tawonga.
The meeting place will be at Mountain Creek Camping and Picnic Area, Mountain Creek road, Tawonga VIC
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code
Mountain Creek Camping and Picnic Area
Fungi & Tree Tour - Mount Bogong - Morning Start
Sunday 6 July 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native wet sclerophyll forest, within 20 minutes from Tawonga.
The meeting place will be at Mountain Creek Camping and Picnic Area, Mountain Creek road, Tawonga VIC
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code
Mountain Creek Camping and Picnic Area
Fungi & Tree Tour - Woomargama - Afternoon
Sunday 29 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in Woomargama National Park, which is the largest protected area of forest west of the Great Dividing Range.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
The gps coordinates for the meeting location is 35.89838° S, 147.33619° E
Please note there is not much reception for this area.
Woomargama National Park
Fungi & Tree Tour - Woomargama - Morning Start
Sunday 29 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in Woomargama National Park, which is the largest protected area of forest west of the Great Dividing Range.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
This event is not suitable for young children.
The gps coordinates for the meeting location is 35.89838° S, 147.33619° E
Please note there is not much reception for this area.
Woomargama National Park
Fungi and tree tour - Mayday Hill Beechworth
Sunday 22 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place near Mayday Hill in Beechworth, which has an impressive range of heritage listed trees and plenty of introduced and native fungi.
The meeting location is near the carpark situated on 15–33 Gilchrist Ave, on your left as you enter Mayday Hill.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
There are public toilets toilets and shelter nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Mayday Hill grounds
Fungi and tree tour - Queen Vic Park Beechworth
Sunday 22 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place at Queen Victoria Park in Beechworth, which has an impressive range of heritage listed trees and plenty of introduced and native fungi.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets and shelter will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Queen Victoria Park
Fungi and tree tour - Yackandandah
Sunday 15 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native wet sclerophyll forest, within 10 minutes from Yackandandah.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Yackandandah forest
Fungi and Tree Tour - Clover
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observations on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place at Clover Arboretum, which offers a collection of exotic trees and is surrounded by wet native forest. There are also plenty of fungi to be discovered.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
There are no toilet at this site.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
25% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Clover Arboretum
Fungi and tree tour - Mount Bogong
Thursday 5 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native wet sclerophyll forest, within 20 minutes from Tawonga. Exact location will be disclosed within two days before the event.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
30% off for return attendees, please contact for a discount code.
Mount Bogong
Fungi and tree tour - Mount Bogong
Sunday 1 June 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean and arborist Tristan Black on a walk to learn about the diversity and curiosities of trees and the fungi kingdom.
Learn about the anatomy of mushrooms and their relationships with plants and walk away with the basics of how to identify mushrooms in the field. Discover how to contribute to our understanding of native fungi by becoming a citizen scientist and sharing your observance on platforms such as iNaturalist.
This walk will take place in the native wet sclerophyll forest, within 20 minutes from Tawonga. Exact location will be disclosed within two days before the event.
Roughly 2 and a half hours each walk.
Public toilets will be nearby.
This event is not suitable for young children.
Limited numbers available, please contact if you would like to book a group.
Mount Bogong
Fungi Kingdom
Sunday 25 May 2025
Join fungi enthusiast Tracie MacVean for this illustrated seminar on the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom.
Topics include:
* The major fungal groups
* Roles in nature
* Fungi anatomy and identification
* Common edible and poisonous mushrooms
* Legality of collecting
* How to create spore prints
* Basic mushroom cultivation
* Common and uncommon fungi local to region
Accompanying this seminar is an array of fresh fungi collected from the region (depending on availability) and photographs by Tracie.
You will also have the opportunity to buy framed spore prints and other mushroom stuff.
This event is not suitable for young children
Thurgoona Community Centre
