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SUMMARY:Patricia Kaishian: Laboulbeniales – hyper-specialized insect parasites
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/patricia-kaishian-laboulbeniales-hyper-specialized-insect-parasites/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210417T120000
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SUMMARY:Stenciling with mushroom spore prints
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is one of a series\, as part of Walking the Mycelial Web.\n\nWalking the Mycelial Web is a series of artistic activities inspired by ecology and fungal life\, taking place primarily outdoors in three parks of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighborhood\, presented by Willoughby Arevalo and Isabelle Kirouac in collaboration with the Collingwood Neighborhood House. \nThroughout 2021\, community members of all ages\, cultures will be invited to learn about the fungal biodiversity that exists within their neighborhood and honor fungi through collective\, place-based\, experiential activities\, walks\, and art workshops\, building healthy and sustainable connections with each other and with nature through art. \nFor more info: walkingthemycelialweb.org
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/stenciling-with-mushroom-spore-prints/
LOCATION:Gaston Park\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T024835Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi and Cheese: Friend or Foe\, or Both?
DESCRIPTION:Local dairy-free cheese artisan\, Karen McAthy (of Blue Heron Cheese Co.) will present on how fungi are a part of their process. \nThis meeting will be held at VanDusen Floral Hall on Tuesday April 12 at 7:30pm. Masks are strongly encouraged. \n  \n\nNote: This will be a BLENDED MEETING\, meaning that we will be live-streaming from VanDusen. This is our first attempt at this process\, but we hope that the audio and video will be of acceptable quality\, wi-fi permitting. \n\nIf you prefer to attend via Zoom\, please log-in and use the meeting link here: https://vanmyco.org/zoom-webinar-access/
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/fungi-and-cheese-friend-or-foe-or-both/
LOCATION:VanDusen Botanical Garden\, 5251 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T195359Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Hathaway presents: What a Mushroom Lives For
DESCRIPTION:VMS member Michael J. Hathaway draws from his recently published book What a Mushroom Lives For\, the second book in an academic trilogy that began with Anna L. Tsing’s The Mushroom at the End of the World. \nMoving from fungi as an enigmatic kingdom that transformed the ancient Earth to the realm of the fascinating matsutake mushroom on the Tibetan Plateau\, Hathaway reveals the ways these mushrooms are creating their own multispecies encounters\, with and without humans. This book challenges a legacy of human exceptionalism and human supremacy that is dominant in Western thinking and offers ways to notice the creative liveliness of all organisms\, from mammals to mushrooms. \nMembers: Log-in to attend online via Zoom\, or join us in person at VanDusen Floral Hall\nTuesday May 10 @ 7:30 PM
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/michael-hathaway-presents-what-a-mushroom-lives-for/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20220913T182651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T182651Z
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SUMMARY:Members Night!
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming meeting: September 13\nMembers Night! Year after year\, we are amazed to learn of the different experiences and relationships our members have with fungi. Returning after a four-year hiatus\, Members Night is when 3-4 VMS members give short\, 10-15 minute presentations showcasing a fungal topic of their choosing (instead of committing to a full length presentation). \nJoin us in person at VanDusen Floral hall @ 7PM\, or on Zoom.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/members-night/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20221005T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T171407Z
UID:2194-1665514800-1665514800@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:VMS Meeting Oct 11: Dr. Mary Berbee on Mushrooms Up!
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to have Dr. Mary Berbee of the Berbee Lab join us for our next meeting on October 11th. \nSchedule of events: \n7 pm: Doors and Mushroom Mingling\nCome at 7 pm to secure a good seat and chat about mushrooms with our experts who will identify specimens. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are on the table (and bring your own!) \n7:30 – 9:30: Guest Talk\nOur guest speaker\, Dr. Mary Berbee will talk about Mushrooms up! UBC’s newest collaboration with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum\, and BC fungal research. \nThis would be a hybrid meeting\, meaning those who cannot attend in person can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive:
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-oct-11-dr-mary-berbee-on-mushrooms-up/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20221005T172059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T173700Z
UID:2197-1666522800-1666540800@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:2022 VMS Mushroom Show
DESCRIPTION:The Annual VMS Mushroom Show returns after a 2 year COVID hiatus!\n  \nJoin us in VanDusen Gardens’ Floral Hall from 11 AM to 4PM on Sunday October 23rd\, and witness the range of fungal diversity of the Lower Mainland! \nWe are seeking volunteers who would like to help out with the VMS annual mushroom show: with breakdown & set up\, lunch crew\, ID help\, and more! if you are a VMS member and interested in helping out/more info\, please shoot us an email at info@vanmyco.com \nEventbrite ticket listing | or $3 cash at the door
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2022-vms-mushroom-show/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20221102T200046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T200046Z
UID:2214-1667934000-1667943000@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:VMS Meeting Nov 8 — Kabir Bhalla: Of Maize and Men
DESCRIPTION:Of Maize and Men: How do fungal pathogens such as Ustilago maydis and Cryptococcus neoformans cause disease?\nKabir Bhalla (he/him) is a graduate student in the Kronstad Lab at UBC. He is particularly interested in polyphosphate\, a phosphorus biopolymer\, and how it contributes to disease in the pathogenic basidiomycete yeast\, Cryptococcus neoformans. \n7 pm: Doors and Mushroom Mingling\nCome at 7 pm to secure a good seat and chat about mushrooms with our experts who will identify specimens. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are on the table (and bring your own!) \n7:30 – 9:30: Guest Talk\nBhalla will be presenting a broad overview of C. neoformans and U. maydis\, their disease mechanisms\, and some recent work from the Kronstad Lab at the University of British Columbia. \nJoin us in person at VanDusen Gardens (Floral Hall). Members may attend the presentation via Zoom. \nThis would be a hybrid meeting\, meaning those who cannot attend in person can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-nov-8-kabir-bhalla-of-maize-and-men/
LOCATION:VanDusen Botanical Garden\, 5251 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20230313T192528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192528Z
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SUMMARY:March Meeting: Paul Kroeger presents "Darwin's Elves"
DESCRIPTION:Paul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over thirty-five years and is a founding member of the Vancouver Mycological Society. He has been involved in many projects and studies about diverse aspects of mushrooms\, gaining knowledge about fungal ecology\, biochemistry of toxic\, hallucinogenic\, medicinal\, and edible mushrooms. Years of experience have created unique insights and understanding of fungal life-ways and interactions in temperate ecosystems. \nKroeger has many times served as President of the VMS and co-authored ‘The Outer Spores: Mushrooms of Haida Gwaii’ in 2012. He has worked at the University of British Columbia researching the biochemistry of medicinal mushrooms and is a major contributor to the mycological herbarium collections in UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Paul is an entertaining\, knowledgeable speaker who gives illustrated talks throughout the Pacific Northwest on subjects such as general mycology\, fungal biology\, poisonous mushrooms\, magic mushrooms\, biology\, and the mycology of hot springs. \n“Darwin’s Elves”: Poisonous mushrooms and mushroom poisonings \nAn introduction to poisonous mushrooms and their effects is important for all those who are interested in mushrooms as a hobby. Major toxin types and their effects are described\, and a few case studies show how suspect fungi are identified. This presentation presents practical general guidelines for safely handling and preparing edible fungi\, and avoiding becoming another poisoning victim. Some surprising common causes of ‘mushroom poisoning’ are also discussed. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30\nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the March display.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/march-meeting-paul-kroeger-presents-darwins-elves/
LOCATION:VanDusen Botanical Garden\, 5251 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231002T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T211112Z
UID:2343-1696964400-1696973400@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:October Monthly VMS Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly educational meeting! \nDetails to be announced! 
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/october-monthly-vms-meeting/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231012T014629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T191706Z
UID:2394-1697569200-1697576400@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Fungal Barcoding and Microscopy with Alan Rockefeller
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, OCT. 17th\, Fungal Barcoding and Microscopy with Alan Rockefeller:\n \nThe Floral Hall has a capacity of 150 people\, so in an effort to not have to turn anyone away at the event\, we have made an Eventbrite page. If you would like to attend Alan Rockefeller’s talk\, please register below as soon as possible:\n \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fungal-barcoding-and-microscopy-with-alan-rockefeller-tickets-734904608467?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \nAs with all our events\, bringing in fresh specimens is HIGHLY encouraged. Let’s show Alan the fungal bounty of our region!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2394/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231002T210734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T210734Z
UID:2341-1697968800-1697994000@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:42nd Annual Fall Mushroom Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 42nd Annual Fall Mushroom show!\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 22nd\, 2023\nWhen: 10am – 5pm\nWhere: VanDusen Botanical Garden\, Floral Hall\, West 37th and Oak Street\, Vancouver\, B.C. Canada\n \nBC’s biggest mushroom festival will return to Floral hall this Fall bigger and better than ever. We have extended our hours to bring you loads of family fun mushroom festivities!\n \nWe will have:\n– live entertainment\n– fresh and dried mushrooms for sale\n– mushroom kits\n– guest speakers\n– books and apparel\n– arts and crafts\n– mush more!\n \nBring your own specimens for identification!\n \nPlease note\, talks and presentations will take place in the Cedar Room of the Floral Hall\, which has a capacity of 50. Talks are “first come first serve”.\n \nMasks are optional\, and appreciated.\n \nAdmission $5.00\, children under 12 free. \nWheelchair accessible. Parking free but VERY limited. Venue is transit accessible via the 17\, R4\, and 41 bus lines.\n \nSpeakers and talk schedule will be announced on the day!\n \nIf admission price is a barrier\, please contact president@vanmyco.com\n \nThis event is held on Ancestral\, Traditional\, and Unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/42nd-annual-fall-mushroom-show/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Mushroom Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231108T032159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T032234Z
UID:2414-1699988400-1699997400@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:VMS Meeting – Nov 2023
DESCRIPTION:The usual! Speaker TBD
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-nov-2023/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231122T050019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T050019Z
UID:2451-1702407600-1702416600@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:VMS Meeting: Dec 2023
DESCRIPTION:Get cosy and join us online* to watch a stream of the Fungi Film Fest! (https://www.fungifilmfest.com/) \n*for current VMS members \n  \n 
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-dec-2023/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20231219T235819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T235919Z
UID:2473-1705167000-1705183200@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Survivors’ Banquet
DESCRIPTION:This is a true potluck feast\, “catered” by members\, for members and their guests. See below for more information. (If you are not currently a member or your membership has expired\, memberships can be taken out at the event.) Members are allowed to bring one guest. Entry is by donation\, with a suggested donation of 5$ (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).  \nMore details:\n● Event starts at 5:30 pm with Happy Hour appetizers\, spreads\, soups\, etc. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. We may be playing music after dinner if you wish to bring an instrument.\n● Bring a dish to share with several people\, either an appetizer\, soup\, main or side dish\, salad\, or dessert. Also\, bring a serving utensil or two. (Points for fungi-based dishes\, especially dessert.) Please bring a list of ingredients.\n● There is no real kitchen in the hall\, just a small microwave\, so be creative in keeping your dish warm. Tables will be set up to leave your contribution.\n● Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, cup utensils\, etc. to use\, as well as any centerpiece or other table decor you’d like to add. Seating is “open” at tables for eight.\n● Due to current circumstances\, we highly encourage mask use and social distancing when not seated.\n● Please bring 2 pieces of valid ID if you’d like to purchase a drink from the bar. \nThis year\, our entertainment will be mushroom trivia\, and together with the guests at your table\, you’ll be able to flex your mycological knowledge. Prizes will be announced at the event.  \nIf you would like to attend\, please register through our Google form by January 8th at the latest:\nhttps://forms.gle/Rp9PVXdeMhce2YvQ6 \nSpace is limited! \nIf you have any questions or difficulty accessing the form\, please email president@vanmyco.com
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/survivors-banquet-2/
CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240409T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T190037Z
UID:2523-1712689200-1712696400@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Dyeing
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting: talk on mushroom dyeing.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushroom-dyeing/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240410T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T204356Z
UID:2535-1714298400-1714298400@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine VMS Walk in the Woods\nSunday April 28th\n10 am (I’ll be there about 9:45 am\, and we’ll leave about 10:15.)\nRRSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrWsUJhW2aeHznZaYVvheWFvGYGCrfhuAUnJDdb3-SFDfAoQ/viewform \nHyannis Trail: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyannis+Trail/@49.3314749\,-122.9999159\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54867a8e7043ca71:0xb46a12dc1d010e5d!8m2!3d49.3314749!4d-122.9999159!16s%2Fg%2F11gdlwhfj0?entry=ttu \nHyannis Trail > Ned’s Atomic Dustbin > Mushroom Trail > Powerline Trail > back left down the Hyannis trail \nI’ll be printing off a trail map and leaving it at the trailhead if anyone shows up late. I did an estimate\, and this should be about 2.5 hours.  Bring water and packed lunch!  \nPlease also note that it is a residential neighbourhood\, and it can often be full of cars near the trailhead. Please arrive early to find parking\, or organize group transportation among your friends. \nIf you want a ride from Vancouver around Oak/Broadway (or wherever east of there too)\, I can pick you up. Please email VicePresident@Vanmyco.com if you need a ride\, and we can see about organizing carpools.  \nLaura\nVP
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushroom-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:VMS Foray
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240508T223637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T223637Z
UID:2554-1717322400-1717347600@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Spring Mushroom Show
DESCRIPTION:We’re back for our second year\, this time with event more food\, crafts\, and fun!\nDon’t miss out on this Spring celebration of all things fungi! We will have talks and experts to ID all day. Check out our unique vendors\, offering gourmet products\, crafts\, ceramics\, and grow kits.\nEntry: 5$\, Kids under 12 free\n(if cost is a barrier\, please message us or email president@vanmyco.com)\nVenue is wheelchair accessible\nThis event is held on Ancestral\, Traditional\, and Unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples\, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/spring-mushroom-show/
LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240531T225422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T222357Z
UID:2575-1718132400-1718143200@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Culinary Truffles with Doug Campbell and Dr. Shannon Berch \n(see latest email for full details: https://vanmyco.org/latest-email-to-members/)
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240726T213749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214137Z
UID:2622-1723161600-1724025599@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Continental Mycoblitz – Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by NAMA\, Mycota\, and the Hoosier Mycological Society\, this is a great oppurtunity to contribute to citizen science and submit specimens for sequencing! The mycoblitz runs from Aug 9-18\, 2024. See here for details  https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ Stay tuned for info about VMS related events. \nIf you have questions feel free to email Jade Hopkins at jhop42@gmail.com.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/continental-mycoblitz-summer-2024/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240803T160500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T160500Z
UID:2632-1723284000-1723302000@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Continental Mycoblitz – VMS Walk
DESCRIPTION:Summer Continental Mycoblitz 2024: VMS Walk\n\nIt’s coming up to that time of year again where we can get out there and collect fungi for science! Join us in participating in a walk to collect specimens for the North American Mycoblitz\, an amazing opportunity to obtain DNA barcode sequences from local specimens for just the cost of postage! Ludo and I will guide participants on how to upload photos to iNaturalist (https://www.inaturalist.org/)\, create voucher labels\, and prepare specimens to be mailed in for sequencing. We encourage participants to download the iNaturalist app ahead of time if you are interested in contributing photographs or specimens to the mycoblitz project. \nDetails about the Mycoblitz project can be found at this page: https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ (scroll below sponsor for details on the process). \nWe will meet at the Millstream Trail Head at 10:00am on Aug 10th (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFyLhYDVjYmzuJnq7). Trail may be steep (moderate / intermediate rating) in locations! \nIf you are interested in participating or want more information (space is limited) email: edu@vanmyco.com
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2024-summer-continental-mycoblitz-vms-walk/
CATEGORIES:Foray
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T220000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Urban Fungi
DESCRIPTION:There’s Fungus Among Us: Urban “weed” Mushrooms and Immigrant Fungi \nTuesday\, September 10th @ Floral Hall \nJoin us as founding member Paul Kroger takes a look at mushrooms growing in urban areas in landscaping and under street trees\, fungi that often have come from elsewhere. Humans create habitats that are home to many common and some unusual fungi\, adding diversity\, beauty and interest to our city surroundings. \nPaul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over thirty-five years and has many times served as President of the Vancouver Mycological Society. He has been involved in many projects and studies about diverse aspects of mushrooms\, gaining knowledge about fungal ecology\, biochemistry of toxic\, hallucinogenic\, medicinal\, and edible mushrooms. Years of experience have created unique insights and understanding of fungal life-ways and interactions in temperate ecosystems. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the September display. \n\nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \n  \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! you can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \n  \nTime: Sept 10\, 2024 07:30 PM Vancouver \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82407958357?pwd=aDFytuzU94e7JuazdQhM4gr6uVKsXl.1 \nWe kindly ask that you do not use the chat during the presentation until the Q&A portion\, as it obstructs the screen for folks viewing the talk in person!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-urban-fungi/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240618T222929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T223012Z
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SUMMARY:Manning Park Foray
DESCRIPTION:Manning Park Foray: information about tickets and details will be emailed out closer to the time\, stay tuned!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2606/
CATEGORIES:Foray
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20241006T225017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T225017Z
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SUMMARY:Oct 8 Meeting: Modern Biology
DESCRIPTION:Tarun Nayar \nModern Biology has brought ‘plant music’ to the masses. Originally educated as a biologist\, veteran musician Tarun Nayar brings his passion for nature and sound together in an ambient project that is organismic\, immediate\, uplifting\, and deeply contextual. He uses modular synthesis\, home built synthesizers and other analog equipment to improvise with the natural vibrations of a certain place and time – via plant bioelectricity\, latent electromagnetic radiation\, and even the earth’s resonant hum. Trained from childhood in Indian classical music\, he uses the system of Indian raga to mold his musical choices for time of day and season. His performances are an effort to bring the listener into the present moment through vibration\, space\, and connection. \nHis work has been viewed over 200 million times and amassed him over 1 million followers on social media\, has been featured by The Guardian\, BBC\, Genius\, Vice\, The Verge\, LA Times and Times of India among others\, and one of his ambient works opens the new album\, Moonchild Era\, by Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh. His recent albums have received editorial support on Spotify’s Music for Plants\, Deep Listening\, and Lava Lamp playlists. Recent performances include the Museum of Contemporary Art (LA)\, Art Basel (Miami)\, The Nobel Prize Museum (Stockholm) and the New York Botanical Garden. \nTarun is passionate about protecting wild places and has committed the lion’s share of the proceeds of this project to supporting the natural world. \nDon’t miss this one of a kind presentation\, where Tarun will reveal the sounds of various fungi and explain his process! We might even get to listen in on a mushroom that you bring… \nDoors at 7\, Presentation at 7:30 followed by Q&A \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the October display. Masks are still encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nThis event will be in-person only due to its interactive nature\, we hope to see you there! \n(next month we will be back to hybrid) \nWant more talks? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/oct-8-meeting-modern-biology/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20241006T225217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T225217Z
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SUMMARY:Show Collection Urban Walk
DESCRIPTION:If you don’t have a car or are not planning on leaving the city to gather\, a few of us will be conducting an urban survey on foot in Mt. Pleasant on Friday the 11th. We will collect specimens that we find and investigate connections between our city landscape and fungi.  \nThe group will meet at Riley Park Community Garden (50 E 30th Ave) at 11\, and walk around the neighborhood before concluding at the Fish Counter on Main Street at around 1. If you would like to join us for this 2 hour walk\, please let me know at president@vanmyco.com
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/show-collection-urban-walk/
CATEGORIES:Foray,VMS Foray
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20240726T213950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214211Z
UID:2625-1729209600-1730073599@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Continental Mycoblitz – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by NAMA\, Mycota\, and the Hoosier Mycological Society\, this is a great oppurtunity to contribute to citizen science and submit specimens for sequencing! The fall mycoblitz runs from Oct 18-27\, 2024. See here for details and stay tuned for VMS related events: https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ \nIf you have questions feel free to email Jade Hopkins at jhop42@gmail.com.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/continental-mycoblitz-fall-2024/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20241031T191147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191147Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Nature Show
DESCRIPTION:RICHMOND SHOW NOV. 10\nRichmond Nature Park is teaming up with VMS to bring back the annual Richmond Mushroom Show on November 10th from 10-4. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event before mushroom season is over.  \nWe are still in need of some last minute volunteers! If you are interested in educating the public about fungi in a great setting\, please get in touch with Vivian at info@vanmyco.com
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/richmond-nature-show/
CATEGORIES:Mushroom Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20241031T190718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T190836Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Spirit Walk and Po Kong Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 11th: Pacific Spirit Walk & Po Kong Dinner?\nWe will have an easy walk in the forest on November 11th at 12:30 to look at the fungi of Pacific Spirit Park. Our mushroom experts will identify the specimens we encounter and talk about the fungal associations within our local ecosystem. Come join us to celebrate the season before it gets too cold!  \nPlease sign up here before we fill up: https://forms.gle/iJdSDYJRU5uUpJuN6\n— \nOur much-anticipated Po Kong dinner will be returning on Monday Nov. 11 at 6:30. Every year\, we gather at Po Kong Vegetarian Restaurant to celebrate culinary mushrooms. Po Kong notably has a menu that features many fungi\, including stinkhorn\, lion’s mane\, enoki\, wood ear\, and more. \nHow it Works:\nWe will reserve 50 seats\, 10 people per table. Each person orders 1 mushroom dish and all the food is shared family style. After the meal\, the bill is divided by 10 with your tablemates. The individual bill averages $20-30\, not including beverages. Cash is preferred to limit our queue for a card reader.   \nThe restaurant is located at 1334 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC V5V 3E4\nStreet parking is available but limited. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/KtYyHaTf5dQMrteo9
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/pacific-spirit-walk-and-po-kong-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,Foray
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023732
CREATED:20241031T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191037Z
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SUMMARY:Nov. 12th: Monthly Meeting Fruits of the Forest
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 12th: Monthly Meeting\nTuesday\, November 12th @ Floral Hall\nDaniel Winkler will be making his return to Canada to bring us:  \nFungal Fruits of the Forest – Choice Edible Mushrooms of the PNW\nDaniel will present our choice edible mushrooms such as chanterelles\, hedgehogs\, king boletes\, morels\, bear’s head and cauliflower mushroom which are easy to identify\, helping one to overcome mycophobia and truly appreciate wild mushrooms. In this richly illustrated presentation\, Daniel will help you get to know\, identify and find many great edible mushrooms while steering you clear of dangerous look-alikes. By the example of enjoyable edible fungi\, Daniel will open for you the gates to the kingdom of fungi and elucidate their ecological functions and diversity in lifestyles. A key component in finding your mushrooms is getting to know their preferred habitat and their seasonality. Daniel will share lots of new insights from his new book “Fruits of the Forest – Handbook to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. In addition\, Daniel is mixing in some fungal fun & facts from his ethno-mycological research and Mushroaming adventure travels. \nAbout Daniel:\nDaniel grew up collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Alps and is sharing his enthusiasm as a mushroom educator\, photographer and guide. Daniel just published his “Fruits of the Forest – Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms” (available at mushroaming.com). The 400 page\, gorgeously illustrated book is the essence of a lifetime of mushroom hunting around the world. This book is focused on the incredible edible mushrooms of the PNW\, where Daniel has been living the last 27 years. Previously\, he published a series of fold-out field guides: Edible Mushrooms of the PNW\, Edibles of California\, Amazon Mushrooms\, and Medicinal Mushrooms of North America\, as well as MycoCards “Boletes of Western North America”. Daniel managed to blend his career as an ecologist and geographer focused on High Asia towards researching Tibet’s enormous fungal economy. His ethno-mycological Cordyceps research has been featured in National Geographic\, New York Times\, NPR\, BBC World Service etc. In the last decade Daniel started exploring neotropical fungi. With his travel agency MushRoaming\, Daniel has been organizing mushroom focused eco-adventures since 2007\, currently exploring Bhutan and Colombia. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the November display. \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! you can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nTime: November 12\, 2024 07:30 PM PST \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81655218262?pwd=J43C2I7DsHvbBFNSKZUvI6ZZmT8hKx.1 \nMeeting ID: 816 5521 8262\nPasscode: 237665\nWe kindly ask that you do not use the chat during the presentation until the Q&A portion\, as it obstructs the screen for folks viewing the talk in person!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/nov-12th-monthly-meeting-fruits-of-the-forest/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023733
CREATED:20241205T225659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T225659Z
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SUMMARY:Entomopathogenic Fungi of Eastern North America (ON ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:About Rowan Nygard:\nRowan Nygard grew up exploring the creeks and forests around the Eno River in Durham\, North Carolina.  There he found a deep appreciation of nature and a desire to know more about the natural world around him. As a photographer and community scientist\, he has immersed himself in the study of ecology\, with a focus on mycology and the ways that plants\, animals\, and fungi interact.  Rowan is a passionate educator and hopes to demystify the minutiae so that everyone can better witness the magic of ecology. \nEntomopathogenic Fungi of Eastern North America\nTuesday\, December 10th online via Zoom @ 7pm PST\nThis lecture is based on a niche evolutionary group of fungi that infect and kill insects\, resulting in incredible ecological interactions and beautiful\, sculptural fruiting bodies. Over the last three years Rowan has found 20 undescribed species of Entomopathogenic fungi in Southeastern Pennsylvania and further south in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. Gain the tools necessary to make informed and appreciative scientific observations of your own! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82330792028?pwd=r9Pc4f6C1d4yhBDBCPq8EgxfravWPZ.1 \nMeeting ID: 823 3079 2028\nPasscode: 987996
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/entomopathogenic-fungi-of-eastern-north-america-on-zoom/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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