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Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz
"An eating and drinking club with a mushroom problem" -- Henry Young
Upcoming FFSC Events
February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Feb 7 2026 Mushroom ID Class
This one day class won't turn you into an instant mushroom expert, nor enable you to effortlessly identify every mushroom in the forest. Rather it will give you an introduction to a systematic approach for identifying your finds and give you a foundation for building your skills. Cost: $15
February 17, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
February Speaker | Harvey Feng : Mushrooms of Chongqing, China
My hometown, Chongqing, China—nicknamed the “Mountain City” and “Fog City” and home to 30 million people—is famous for its spicy cuisine, ancient rock carvings, and breathtaking landscapes featured in Transformers. Little is known, however, about its mushrooms.
March 17, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
March Speaker | Damon Tighe : Bioluminescence and UV fluorescence in CA
UV fluorescence makes any night hike turn into a little slice of the movie Avatar. Damon will talk about the nascent field of UV fluorescence, and genera of fungi that have very distinct UV fluorescent patterns.
Recent News & Stories
1/20/26, 7:59 PM
2026 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair: Our Mission in Action
The Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz exists to expand the understanding and appreciation of mycology through education; and to assist the public, institutions, and partner organizations in advancing that goal--and keeping the FUN in fungi. The 2026 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair brought all of these groups together to make high-quality mycological education accessible to thousands of people, while producing real scientific output and supporting local arts, culture and economic development.
Join Our Indoor and Outdoor Activities
We get together from September through May to learn and share knowledge about mushrooms, while having fun!
Online Resources
The safest way to learn about mushrooms is to hunt and identify mushrooms with knowledgable people in person. In addition, here are some field guildes, recipes, and other resources that can help you build your knowlede. Stay safe, and have fun learning!
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!["The orange grove of the forest floor" by Amanda Timoney
Stereum hirsutum, commonly known as the false turkey tail,[1] hairy stereum,[2] or hairy curtain crust,[3] is a species of fungus and a plant pathogen that infects coniferous and deciduous trees. (Wikipedia)
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