Hike, Learn, Grow — Explore Georgia’s Ecosystems
Step off the beaten path and into Georgia’s living classroom, where mushrooms glow, moss carpets whisper, and every hike becomes a story.We host affordable, beginner-friendly workshops across Georgia for Nature Centers, Educational Orgs, Groups, and Individuals, where you’ll learn about local fungi, native plants, and ecosystems — all while building a deeper relationship with nature and fellow explorers.
Who We Are
At Hikes of Georgia, we believe nature is for everyone. Founded by Ranger Darling, H.O.G. blends fungi education, guided outdoor learning, community science, and ecological storytelling to help people better understand Georgia’s living landscapes.
Today, our work focuses on workshops, library talks, youth nature programs, partner-led events, fungi education, and public data tools like Georgia Fungi Find. Whether we are teaching mushroom ecology, leading a private group experience, or building dashboards from community science data, our goal remains the same: helping people build a deeper, safer, and more meaningful relationship with nature.
Nature Education Programs
Workshops, youth programs, and guided learning experiences
We partner with nature centers, libraries, farms, schools, and community organizations to create engaging outdoor education programs rooted in Georgia’s ecosystems.
🍄 Fungi & Foraging Workshops
Mushroom education, safety, ecology, and seasonal awareness
Our fungi programs teach participants how to observe, document, and understand mushrooms safely while learning their ecological roles in Georgia’s forests.
🌎 Georgia Fungi Find & Data
Community science turned into public ecological insight
Through Georgia Fungi Find, we transform iNaturalist observations into interactive dashboards that reveal seasonal fungi trends, county hotspots, and species patterns across Georgia.
Highly Recommended ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Rated 5.0 by HOG adventurers“It was great! We were very lucky with the weather, got some good steps in without being strenuous and learned a lot about fungi. I was surprised by the variety of what we found. I would love to do it again, and will keep an eye out for you encroaching on other nature centers.” – Ava B.
Join Our Growing Network of Nature-Aligned Merchants
We collaborate with over 30 local businesses, herbalists, farmers, artists, and eco-conscious vendors to promote sustainable living and support Georgia’s nature-loving community. Whether you offer handmade goods, mushroom products, or eco-tourism services, we’d love to connect.
Rooted in Sustainability
Every hike, workshop, and collaboration we host honors the land and local ecosystems. Our community celebrates ethical foraging, native plant knowledge, and regenerative business practices.
Local Merchants
Workshops Hosted
Hiking Locations Across Georgia
Recent Nature & Fungi Insights
Each month, we explore Georgia’s trails to gather data, uncover fungal wonders, and document what’s changing in our environment. These blog reports highlight trends in local biodiversity, top finds, and community experiences. Whether you’re a mycophile, hiker, or data enthusiast, there’s something here for you.
2025 Georgia End-of-Year Fungi Report
As we continue into 2026, Hikes of Georgia is thrilled to present our comprehensive End-of-Year Fungi Observation Report, a detailed exploration of the diverse fungi species found across Georgia. Leveraging data sourced from the iNaturalist database,...
March 2025 Georgia Fungi Observation Report
IntroductionDataset Info:Key Summary of Fungi ObservationsTrends & Insights from March 2025Most Observed Fungi CategoriesTop 5 Edible FungiTop 5 Medicinal FungiGeographical DistributionInterpreting the TrendsAccess previous reports: Introduction March swept in...
February 2025 Georgia Fungi Observation Report
IntroductionDataset Info:Key Summary of Fungi ObservationsTrends & Insights from February 2025Most Observed Fungi CategoriesTop Edible FungiTop Medicinal FungiGeographical DistributionConclusion Introduction As spring approaches, Georgia’s fungal landscape...