The Fungus Federation will be giving a mushroom identification class, led by Phil Carpenter, Science Minister, on Sat. February 8th.
In order to take the class, you must be a current, paid-up, member of the Fungus Federation. There is no fee to take the class except for your membership dues. The first 20 people to sign up will be included...
There will be a local foray for new members (and old members) this coming Saturday, Jan 26, 2020.
This foray is to welcome new members to the club, but experienced members are also needed to share their knowledge and camaraderie. The foray will take place around the North (upper) part of the UC Santa Cruz campus open space...
Please join us for our General Meeting at the Harvey West Scout House. Doors open at 6:30 PM for setup and socializing.Refreshments will be provided and informal mushroom ID from 6:30-7:00. A discussion of upcoming events will precede our speaker, Roo Vandegrift.
Are you ready to explore the magic that lives beneath our feet? Mycelium is the very foundation of life on this planet - not only for our species but for so many species on this Earth that we love, and we can work with it to restore our planet...
FFSC is partnering with Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom of Fungi
The story of fungi is integral to the story of life. Wherever there is life, there are fungi. Fungi are not plants and they are not animals, they are their own category of living organism. Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi explores the variety of fruiting bodies produced by fungi from the edible to the outrageous...
Come to Santa Cruz and explore the fascinating world of Mushrooms. Learn interesting and fun facts about the hundreds of beautiful and fascinating species of mushrooms found in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area. Fungi will be beautifully displayed in a re-created woodland habitat...
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10-12, January 2020 |
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Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
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Learn about the hundreds of beautiful and fascinating species of mushrooms found in the Santa Cruz/Monterey and Bay Area. Find fungi on display in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition features three days of fantastic fun, informative speakers and demonstrations, with fungal activities for the whole family. Initiated by David Arora in 1973, this year's fair represents 46 years of keeping the "fun" in fungi. Join the fun!
In Downtown Santa Cruz, January is Mushroom Month! To coincide with the annual Fungus Fair at Louden Nelson Community Center, many Downtown Santa Cruz businesses offer special dishes, displays, or products celebrating the wonder of fungus...
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12-15, December 2019 |
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Mission Springs Conference Center, Scotts Valley, CA |
REGISTRATION LINK http://Scmfforay.com
We have some premium room space, as well as select and offsite possibilities One recent addition is a three hour cooking workshop with Chad Hyatt, author of The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen
Clear your calendars for the fourth annual Santa Cruz Mycoflora Foray...
Well, the rains have arrived, so let's get together to see what might be fruiting in our local fields and forests.
This foray is open to all members of the FFSC and anyone else with an interest in fungus who might be interested in joining the club. Experienced members are encouraged to come and share their knowledge with newer fungifiles...
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