Monthly meeting: talk on mushroom dyeing.

Culinary Truffles with Doug Campbell and Dr. Shannon Berch (see latest email for full details: https://www.vanmyco.org/latest-email-to-members/)

Nov. 12th: Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 12th @ Floral Hall Daniel Winkler will be making his return to Canada to bring us: Fungal Fruits of the Forest - Choice Edible Mushrooms of the PNW Daniel 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. About Daniel: Daniel grew up collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Alps and is sharing his enthusiasm […]

About Rowan Nygard: Rowan 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. Entomopathogenic Fungi of Eastern North America Tuesday, December 10th online via Zoom @ 7pm PST This 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! Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82330792028?pwd=r9Pc4f6C1d4yhBDBCPq8EgxfravWPZ.1 Meeting ID: 823 3079 2028 Passcode: 987996

Tuesday, Feb 11th Renowned writer Richard Winder will be coming all the way from Sooke to bring us a very special presentation. Tuesday, February 12th 7pm @ Floral Hall Mushrooms for All Seasons: Written 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. Doors at 7, Talk at 7:30 As 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. Love the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As […]