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SUMMARY:VMS Meeting – details TBD
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URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd-3/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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SUMMARY:VMS meeting – details TBD
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URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd-2/
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SUMMARY:February 10th Meeting: Member’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Hello myco people! \nI’m excited to announce our first Floral Hall meeting of the year\, featuring the return of member’s night\, and to share details about a special mushroom presentation from the folks at Nature Vancouver.  \nMember’s Night: \nAs per tradition\, member’s night is a chance for members of the VMS to put on short presentations on different fungal topics. We have so many amazing experiences and perspectives within the Vancouver fungal community and we love to showcase what people have been up to. Some speakers may choose to talk about academic work\, regional species\, cooking\, or photography to name just a few examples!  \nWe would love to hear from you on what has caught your interest in mycology from the past 2 months.. or 2 years! \nPlease email president@vanmyco.com to sign up or for more information. \nWhile it may not be peak mushroom season\, we’d still love to see any specimens you bring to our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. \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! \nTopic: February Meeting \nTime: Feb 10\, 2026 07:30 PM Vancouver \n— \nNature Vancouver will be hosting a special virtual presentation (via Zoom): \nfire-following fungi– MONIKA FISCHER: Thursday\, January 22nd @ 7:30 pm \nMonika Fischer is an Assistant Professor  of fungal biology in UBC Botany department.  Her lab’s research seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms that mediate fungal interactions and drive ecological processes\, especially in the context of fire. Her first passion was food and she was a chef for several years before getting bit by the fungal bug while working at a farm-to-table restaurant in Washington. A strong desire to understand how fungi interact with each other and their environment propelled her through a biology bachelor’s degree at University of Washington in Seattle\, and then a microbiology PhD and postdoc at UC Berkeley in California\, which is where she started studying the genetics and ecology of fire-adapted fungi.  \nPlease see here for more details on how to attend: https://naturevancouver.ca/events/%F0%9F%8C%BFfire-following-fungi_monika-fischer/
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd/
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SUMMARY:Dec 10th Meeting: Jared “Qwustenuxun” Williams
DESCRIPTION:Hello VMS members\, \nOur next meeting will be held exclusively online\, with no in-person option at VanDusen this time\, and will feature a special talk by Jared “Qwustenuxun” Williams. \nJoin Qwustenuxun\, from the Quw’utsun Nation on southern Vancouver Island\, for an evening of learning about the deep relationships Indigenous peoples have with mushrooms and the cultural protocols that guide how we harvest them. Together we’ll explore how mushrooms have been part of our food\, medicine\, and teachings\, and how these practices remind us to approach the land with respect\, reciprocity\, and care. This talk invites us to reflect on our own foraging\, and how we can walk in better relationship with the fungi and the living world around us. \nJared “Qwustenuxun” Williams is a Hul’q’umi’num language speaker\, Indigenous chef\, Salish culture educator\, and consultant from Quw’utsun. Raised in Salish culture by his father and late grandmother\, he carries forward teachings of traditional harvesting\, Indigenous foods\, and community history. After a decade in western kitchens\, Qwustenuxun returned home to cook for Cowichan Elders and deepen his knowledge of Indigenous foodways. \n\nToday\, he shares those teachings widely from Cooking in Two Worlds with FeedBC to a TEDx talk\, national food sovereignty projects\, and his role as Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council to BC’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Whether presenting at the UN World Food Forum or paddling the Salish Sea with his sons\, Qwustenuxun’s work is grounded in humility\, self-determination\, and the relationships that keep culture alive. \n\nTopic: December Virtual Meeting\nTime: Dec 10\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85272250725?pwd=sQGpG2jjVsDjf6vaiYpM5ajS9YM11K.1 \nMeeting ID: 852 7225 0725\nPasscode: 364446 \n\nLove the talk? 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/monthly-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Mushrooms and People
DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting: Tuesday\, September 11th \n\nI am pleased to announce that our next meeting will feature a special presentation from Paul Kroeger\, a founding member of the VMS.\n \nMushrooms and People\n \nThis eclectic talk flows through various ways people interact with mushrooms. The commercial harvest of edible wild mushrooms is discussed with excursions into medicinal mushrooms and ethno-mycology of traditional cultures. We will also learn of some unusual places and ways to look for fungi\, and some surprising things found.\n \nAbout our speaker:\n \nPaul 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.\n \n\nTuesday November 11th\, 2025 @ Floral Hall\, VanDusen Gardens (5251 Oak St.)\nDoors at 7pm\, Talk at 7:30pm\n \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what unique and abundant Fall finds are currently growing around us.\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!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-mushrooms-and-people/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T220000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting/ Foray with Leah Mycelia
DESCRIPTION:ID Walk at Pacific Spirit Park with Leah Mycelia\nSeptember 9th @ 11 am\nNext week\, before our monthly meeting\, we will be having a guided walk in the forest to look at the fungi of Pacific Spirit Park\, which is home to a vast and diverse fungal community. Our special guest mycologist\, Leah Bendlin will help to identify the specimens we encounter and talk about the fungal associations within our local ecosystem. \nPlease join us at the parking area (4915 W 16th Ave) at 11 am sharp on Tuesday. The walk will be on the paths only and solely for educational purposes\, leaving as little impact on the public space as possible. Feel free to bring your family\, friends\, kids\, and leashed dogs. You don’t wanna miss out on this!\n— \nCorrection for our September 9th meeting!\nOur speaker\, Leah Bendlin will be presenting a talk on mycoheterotrophic plants instead of common Fall fungi. Not to worry! We will have plenty of opportunities to learn about Fall fungi in our upcoming meetings. Talk description: \nMarvelous Mycoheterotrophs: The Beauty and Science of Floral-Fungal Freeloaders\nIf you’ve ever been fascinated by a waxy\, alien looking plant without green parts in the woods that doesn’t even seem like it should be real\, you may have been enchanted by a marvelous mycoheterotroph! In this talk\, we’ll discuss the biology and associations of these strange looking plants that depend upon fungi for survival\, as well as some of the scientific discoveries that lead to the current understanding of how they function. Leah will also help you get to know and recognize some local species and learn how they might help us in successful mushroom hunting! \nFor more information on Tuesday’s talk\, please see our homepage!\n— \nAnnouncing MycoMap BC!\nIn collaboration with other naturalist societies across the province\, the VMS is pleased to announce the launch of a new citizen science project for BC slime molds and fungi. MycoMap BC is a project aimed at documenting fungal biodiversity in British Columbia in partnership with Mycota Lab. This initiative will allow free\, year-round DNA sequencing for mushroom and slime mould collections available to anyone in BC. Your contributions will help us better understand the unique biodiversity of our province. \nHow to Participate\nWe invite mushroom enthusiasts\, backyard collectors\, and mycologists to help us collect thousands of specimens from all regions of BC. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:\n– A collection box\n– An iNaturalist account and a camera or phone\n– A food dehydrator \nOnce your collections are dried\, you’ll ship them to our Victoria\, BC collection point. We are currently accepting all collections made in 2025. \nFor detailed protocols\, FAQs\, and shipping instructions\, please visit MycoMapBC.org You can also find a link to our iNaturalist project and a form to receive the mailing address for your specimens. \nLaunch Event\nJoin us for a virtual launch event and celebration on September 16th at 7 PM via Zoom. The event will feature guest speakers including Stephen Russell of Mycota Lab and Andy Mackinnon and Kem Luther\, authors of Mushrooms of BC. They will discuss the importance of DNA sequencing\, followed by an overview of the collection protocol. There will also be a Q&A session.  \nRegister for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l0L8ztPTQjGI4cvxq17-fA \nWe will also be hosting an online mycoblitz from September 17th-24th in hopes of hitting our first 1000 specimens! Join our iNaturalist project (linked on website below)\, and start making collections to join our leaderboard. \nProject Support & Contact \nThis project is supported by the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society\, the BC Biodiversity Program\, the Metchosin Foundation\, Whistler Naturalists\, SERAL (Society for Education\, Research and Arts on the Land)\, and the Vancouver Mycological Society.\nFor any questions or to offer support\, please contact project coordinators Elora Adamson (elora.adamson@svims.club) or Ann McCall (ann.mccall@svims.club).
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-foray-with-leah-mycelia/
CATEGORIES:VMS Foray,VMS Meeting
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Fungal Collections of the UBC Herbarium
DESCRIPTION:Greetings VMS! And a big welcome to our new members from the Spring festival.. \nApologies for the late announcement this month\, I promise this one is worth the wait! \nFungal collections at the UBC Herbarium: Overview and recent developments\nPresentation by Justin Ngo\n7pm Tuesday\, June 10th @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak St.) \nJustin Ngo is one of two Curatorial Assistants under Karen Golinski at the Bryophyte\, Lichens\, and Fungi Collections at the UBC Herbarium\, located in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. He graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science studying predominantly plant biology\, though many of the courses he has taken as an undergraduate student have touched upon the immense physiological and molecular complexity of the fungi. Having worked at the UBC Botanical Garden and the Temporal Ecology Lab in Forestry before beginning this position\, he has had experience in handling delicate botanical material and managing large databases. \nThe UBC Herbarium in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum holds more than 91 thousand accessioned dried fungus and lichen specimens\, serving as a key resource for fungal and lichenological research\, university education and public outreach. The two collections\, which emphasize B.C. specimens\, are housed in 90 specially-designed cabinets in a unique\, publicly-accessible space. Specimen cabinets are punctuated by stunning displays\, including shadowboxes illustrating a species of Cortinarius named for Oluna Ceska\, and an artful presentation of the Sherman Brough lichen-dyed wool collection. \nUBC is part of a global effort to increase the visibility and usability of herbarium collections by making data and images available online through publicly-accessible data portals. We deeply appreciate the pioneering efforts of Dr. R.F. Scagel\, who initiated the process of recording UBC specimen metadata in 1981. With the assistance of student and community volunteers\, we have made substantial progress in processing a large backlog of specimens. Soon\, with the help from mycological community members\, we will start uniting specimen records with images from the Mushroom Observer and other sources to further facilitate biodiversity discovery and appreciation. \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 unique Spring finds are at the May 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: \nTopic: June Meeting\nTime: Jun 10\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86901348247?pwd=BtbfWFUh8Ywynx2jlzxllQom1ioj22.1 \nMeeting ID: 869 0134 8247\nPasscode: 641695
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-fungal-collections-of-the-ubc-herbarium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Edible Mushroom Identification
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we are welcoming yet another talented island mycologist to speak for us. Please join us Tuesday\, May 13th at Floral Hall for a special presentation on edible fungi. \nPast President and VP of the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society (SVIMS)\, mycology enthusiast Melanie Hess loves to teach the introduction of how to identify mushrooms. In this exciting talk about foraging\, we will explore how to identify fungi for the table! We will be going over the basics of mushroom ID\, common lookalikes\, and preparation guidelines. Melanie will be focusing on the most popular mushrooms\, from Spring to Fall.  \nFloral Hall is at 5251 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC V6M 1A2 \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 unique Spring finds are at the May 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: \nTopic: May Meeting\nTime: May 13\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81898385280?pwd=iCT1b24sMbMVSH6vjsghDaD6IbNyZc.1 \nMeeting ID: 818 9838 5280\nPasscode: 881709
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-edible-mushroom-identificatio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T220000
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SUMMARY:AGM/ Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mycology legend and founding member Paul Kroeger will be presenting: \nMushroom Misadventures: How people get into trouble eating mushrooms\, tales from poison control. Tuesday\, April 8th @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak st.) 7pm \nThis is a rundown on notable mushroom exposures from the past couple of years and will help to illustrate common mistakes that lead to illness from eating wild\, and occasionally cultivated\, mushrooms. \nPaul 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. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:35 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what Spring finds are at the April 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: \nTopic: April Meeting\nTime: Apr 8\, 2025 07:20 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88626152680?pwd=kMDw3sboh4vureamM2YkaQlkaGoFAr.1\nMeeting ID: 886 2615 2680\nPasscode: 096863 \nAGM REMINDER \nAs a valued member in good standing\, you are invited to attend the Vancouver Mycological Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday\, April 8 at 7:00 PM at Floral Hall.\nThe AGM is held during the first quarter of our regular scheduled monthly meeting. \nPlease note: Voting will take place ONLY IN PERSON and only during the AGM. (No online option is available) \nEach year\, the VMS holds an AGM to conduct essential club business\, including: \n    Election of Officers (President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary) \n    Election of Directors (members of the Board) \n    Review and approval of the financial report \nThis meeting is required to maintain our status with the BC Societies Registry. Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic\, the current Officers and Board—after consultation—have approved a streamlined process to ensure we meet our obligations for 2024/25.\n? Interested in Joining the Board?? \nIf you would like to run for a Board position\, we are accepting applications until April 6\, 2025. We encourage nominations for the roles of President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary. **We are specifically looking to find a new Treasurer! There will be training from the previous Treasurer (Tom Balog)** \nWe encourage all members who are interested to get involved!\nEven if you do not join the board this year there is lots of room to learn about how the board functions\, how we organize events and get involved! \nTo apply\, please complete the form at: https://forms.gle/H38pL3kauE6dvfYw5\nMore info at:  https://vanmyco.org/gov/ \nNomination Requirements: \n    Must have been a member in good standing for at least one year \n    Must be seconded by another member \n    Must accept the nomination \nIn addition to the slate presented by the Nominating Committee\, members may also be nominated from the floor during the AGM. Floor nominations must meet the same eligibility criteria and be seconded with the nominee’s consent. Details for floor nominations will be shared closer to the meeting date.\nBoard Member Eligibility: \n    At least 18 years old \n    Capable of managing personal affairs \n    Not currently bankrupt \n    No fraud or corporate convictions in the past five years \n    A VMS member in good standing for at least one year \nWe hope to see you at the meeting and encourage your involvement in shaping the future of the VMS!
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/agm-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T210000
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SUMMARY:Mushrooms + Culture of Greece with Olga Tzogas 
DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting: Mushrooms + Culture of Greece with Olga Tzogas \nTuesday\, March 11th \nOlga Tzogas started her love affair with Fungi and plants over 15 years ago\, with the help and guidance of family\, teachers and community. In 2011\, Smugtown Mushrooms was started\, which provides cultivation supplies to grow mushrooms\, indoors or outdoors\, for food or for medicine. Olga has taught hundreds of folks how to grow mushrooms\, make medicine and learn about the glory of Fungi and the natural world. Alongside the collaboration of the collective\, The Mycelium Underground\, Olga helped create the New Moon Mycology Summit in 2018. She was a core organizer for the 2016 Radical Mycology Convergence and the MycoSymbiotics Festival from 2015-17. Annually\, Olga returns to her ancestral homeland to guide small groups immersed in land based and traditional knowledge of the country of Greece\, highlighting the fungi and plants there. \nMushrooms + Culture of Greece \nMarch 11th\, 7pm @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak st.) \nExperience and take a visual journey into the diverse and lush natural world of Greece. Ancient forests\, traditional land based living still exist\, providing a rich culture weaved within nature itself. Connections to fungi are ever present and it’s only gaining more attention. Take a look into the relationships the locals have with certain species of mushrooms\, plants\, & their recipes for use. Olga Tzogas of Smugtown Mushrooms\, based in Rochester\, NY returns to her ancestral home to learn and connect deeper to the mycelial communities\, and the people still practicing traditional ways of life or those creating a new.  Greece is typically pictured by bluebird skies and matching crystalline seascapes\, but Greece is home to lush dense forests of several Oak species\, Chestnut\, Beech\, Fir\, Sycamores and Pine to name a few. The life they harbor is exquisite. See the similarities of fungal life that are shared on both continents. Together we see a visual depiction of the funga\, flora + fauna of this diverse ecological haven of the country of Greece. \n  \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 Spring finds are at the March 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  \nTopic: March Meeting\nTime: Mar 11\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85361195452?pwd=ERgv22FfwgCr3wrAlLsytAD9ic4kvq.1 \nMeeting ID: 853 6119 5452\nPasscode: 412892
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushrooms-and-culture-of-greece/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T220000
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SUMMARY:AGM + Survivor’s Banquet
DESCRIPTION:February 21st: AGM and Survivor’s Banquet \nIf you are receiving this email\, it means that you are a member in good standing and have the opportunity to participate in our AGM from February 21st to February 28th. The AGM will be held virtually\, with some in person delivery for those who wish to participate physically.  \nEvery year\, our club holds a general meeting during which club business including the election of next year’s club Officers (President\, Vice President\, Treasurer and Secretary) and Directors (members of the Board of Directors) take place. We must have this meeting to maintain our status with the BC Societies Registries\, the provincial government organization overseeing the operation of organizations such as ours. The covid-19 pandemic has altered the normal schedule of the AGM as well as precluded the usual way of conducting it\, so the current officers\, with the agreement of Directors (consulted by telephone)\, have agreed on an electronic method for transacting the minimum equivalent of an AGM for 2024/5 (instructions below). \nThe two items of business are: (1) Election of the slate of nominees submitted by the Nominating Committee for Officers and Directors and (2) Review and approval of the 2024 financial report.   \nAll VMS members in good standing are eligible to vote and the voting is open from 00h00 on February 21st to 23h59 February 28th. This period will commence during our Survivor’s Banquet\, where we will go over the financial report in person and take floor nominations. \nDuring that time\, logged-in members will be able to: \n    View a financial report from the club’s treasurer\n    Elect the next Board of Directors \nYou can cast your vote only once on each item of business\, and you must complete it for both items at the same time. Votes cannot be changed after they are submitted. Item (1) is carried if the slate receives a simple majority of all votes cast within the allotted time; item (2) requires a 75% majority. “Family” memberships are entitled to one vote per item. \nYou now have 3 weeks to apply to be part of the next board of directors. We highly encourage applications for: President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary. To do so\, please complete this form. Visit https://vanmyco.org/gov/ if you’d like more background. Valid nominees must have been a member of the VMS for more than one year\, be seconded by another member\, and must accept their nomination. \nIn addition to the slate developed by the Nomination Committee\, members are free to be nominated from the floor. Floor nominees must be a) eligible\, b) seconded by another member\, and c) consent to their nomination. To initiate a floor nomination\, please come to our September meeting in person (details to come). \nEligibility for Board Member Position:\n– At least 18 years of age\n– Capable of managing your own affairs\n– Not undergoing bankruptcy\n– Have not been convicted of fraud or corporate offense within the last five years\n– Have been a member in good standing for at least one year \n—- \nSurvivor’s Banquet 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 at Floral Hall 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. We can occupy the space until 10 pm.\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. \nWe will also be hosting mushroom trivia again this year! Together with the guests at your table\, you’ll be able to flex your mycological knowledge. Prizes will be announced at the ev \nIf you would like to attend\, please register through our Google form by Feb 18th at the latest: \nhttps://forms.gle/njDK87QcK4WDhD1q9 \nSpace is limited\, and you will be notified if you have been waitlisted. Please let me know ASAP if you are no longer able to attend. \nIf you have any questions or difficulty accessing the form\, please email me at president@vanmyco.com
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/agm-survivors-banquet/
CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20250204T001153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T001153Z
UID:2832-1739300400-1739311200@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Richard Winder
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb 11th\nRenowned writer Richard Winder will be coming all the way from Sooke to bring us a very special presentation.\nTuesday\, February 12th 7pm @ Floral Hall  \nMushrooms for All Seasons:\nWritten by retired mycologist Richard Winder\, Mushrooms for all Seasons is a presentation covering biological\, ecological\, historical\, and nutritional information for popular edible mushrooms. Rather than guiding ID\, the talk instead delves into facts and stories illuminating mushrooms available in western Canada and beyond. Grouped by season\, a collection of savory and enjoyable recipes is also presented. His book of the same name features classical and modern dishes and there are notes on basic cooking methods and preparations like duxelles and sauces. Whether they are wild-harvested or purchased at the grocery store\, mycophiles are sure to find a celebration of some of their favourite fungi. \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 Spring fungal finds are at the February 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: Feb 11\, 2025 07:30 PM PST\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841085993?pwd=4G3PVmbXf1ja3Ye8dxSDXjkWDJTcqz.1 \nMeeting ID: 818 4108 5993\nPasscode: 680758 \nWe kindly ask that you do not use the online 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-richard-winder/
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20241205T225659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T225659Z
UID:2809-1733857200-1733868000@vanmyco.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20241031T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191037Z
UID:2798-1731438000-1731448800@vanmyco.org
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:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20231212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20230314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20230313T192528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192528Z
UID:2254-1678820400-1678827600@vanmyco.org
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:20221108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20221011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221011T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
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:20220913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20220913T182651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T182651Z
UID:2184-1663095600-1663102800@vanmyco.org
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:20220510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20220504T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T195359Z
UID:2106-1652211000-1652216400@vanmyco.org
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:20220412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20220408T024743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T024835Z
UID:2079-1649791800-1649797200@vanmyco.org
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:20210413T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20210215T185658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T185658Z
UID:1907-1618342200-1618345800@vanmyco.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20210215T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T185507Z
UID:1905-1616238000-1616241600@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:[Bonus Brunch Presentation] Lynne Boddy: Fungus Wars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/bonus-brunch-presentation-lynne-boddy-fungus-wars/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20210215T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T185355Z
UID:1903-1615318200-1615321800@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Paul Kroeger: Ascomycetes\, the colourful fungi of Spring
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/paul-kroeger-ascomycetes-the-colourful-fungi-of-spring/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T220229
CREATED:20210215T183544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T183544Z
UID:1881-1612899000-1612902600@vanmyco.org
SUMMARY:Christin Swearingen: Mushrooms of Alaska and the West Coast Rare 10
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker\, Christin Swearingen\, is a mycologist volunteering for the Fungal Diversity Survey. She has degrees from Oberlin College (B.A.) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (M.S.)\, and mentorship from Dr. Gary Laursen (author of Alaska’s Mushrooms). She is currently living in Fairbanks\, working for the Interior Alaska Land Trust to protect natural habitat for all wildlife\, including mushrooms.\n\nThe West Coast Rare 10 Fungi project was launched in fall 2020 to find and document ten species of rare\, threatened\, or declining fungi. Scientists and conservationists need more data on these fungi in order to better understand and protect them and their habitats.
URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/christin-swearingen-mushrooms-of-alaska-and-the-west-coast-rare-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting
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