Eagle Bluff Fungi Hunt
An interactive outdoor art experience
Discover a one-of-a-kind blend of art, science, and outdoor exploration at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. The Eagle Bluff Fungi Hunt transforms our trails into a playful scavenger hunt—featuring hand-crocheted mushrooms inspired by native Minnesota fungi.
Created by Rochester-based artist Lydia Hansen, this immersive experience invites visitors of all ages to slow down, look closely, and connect with the natural world in a new way. Along a 0.75-mile trail loop, you’ll find dozens of fiber-crafted fungi paired with interpretive signage that highlights the role of fungi in Minnesota’s ecosystems.
VISIT THE EXHIBIT
- Dates: May 3 – October 31, 2026
- Time: Dawn to dusk
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- Location: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center trails
- Maps: Available at the Schroeder Visitor Center
UPCOMiNG Events
Meet the Artist
Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Join us for a public reception to meet artist Lydia Hansen and learn more about the inspiration behind the Fungi Hunt.
Location:
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
28097 Goodview Drive, Lanesboro, MN 55949
The event will begin at the campfire ring on our campus, with signage to guide guests. If it rains, the event will be moved indoors to the Schroeder Visitor Center.
Event includes:
Guided Fungi & Lichen Hikes
Additional summer programming will include guided hikes led by Tanner Barnharst, Minnesota Master Naturalist and author of two lichen field guides.
These guided experiences will offer a deeper dive into the fascinating world of fungi and lichens, helping participants better understand the ecosystems found along Eagle Bluff’s trails.
More details coming soon.
About Lydia Hansen Art
Lydia Hansen Art is the creative practice of Lydia Hansen, a fiber and installation artist who creates immersive, site-responsive works that invite audiences to reconnect with the natural world. Working across sculpture and large-scale installations, Hansen blends visual and experiential art to spark observation and curiosity. Since launching her practice in 2020, her work has been exhibited at Threshold Arts, Pump House Arts, Austin ArtWorks Center, and Chatfield Center for the Arts, with upcoming installations at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center and Bloomington Center for the Arts.
Learn more at www.lydiahansen.art.