Eric DeChaine will visit us from Bellingham, Washington to present "The Promises and Pitfalls of Inventorying Fungi in Cascadia". DeChaine is interested in the evolution and biogeography of arctic-alpine plants and fungi. He studies the effects of historic and future climates on the distribution and diversity of these organisms with the goal of identifying processes underlying speciation and endemism around the North Pacific Rim.
Organized by the Whistler Naturalists, the Fungus Among Us Festival is a great event with lots to offer! Click here for more details and to buy tickets.
Artist Xiaojing Yan's exhibition In Suspended Silence features some very fungal art. We're participating in a group tour of the gallery, starting a 12pm, and then moving to nearby Minoru Park for a brief mushroom walk to see what's out there. Click here for more info about the exhibition. Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate Richmond, BC V6Y 1R8 BY DONATION - funds going to the gallery, which graciously offered this free tour
This is an opportunity to check out the amazing diversity of mushrooms on Mayne Island. We encourage you to bring in samples for discussion and identification with the help of other local mushroom enthusiasts. There will be prizes for largest mushroom and most diverse collection. More info at: https://mayneconservancy.ca/event/mayne-mushroom-muster-2018/?fbclid=IwAR1RkT_pQLCLayDQBhmno-gMXX-KdykAbmTZ1bfFw8thuwluzKhIjGYKn18
Do you know where to look to find the dozens of mushrooms species that call our campus home? Beaty Museum Members are invited to join our Fungi Curator Mary Berbee to learn more about how to identify different mushroom types and where to look for them. Meet at the museum for instructions on what to look for and then embark on an hour long walk in small groups around campus where you will collect your own specimen. The groups will meet back at the museum and vote for their favourite fungi! You can book now at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beaty-members-event-2018-mushroom-walk-tickets-50419325560 A museum membership and an EventBrite registration is required to attend this popular event. Memberships can be purchased in person at the museum or online: http://beatymuseum.ubc.ca/get-involved/membership/
Discover the fungus among us as the Vancouver Mycological Society presents a show of local autumn fungi. Bring mystery mushrooms for identification on Sunday, November 4 between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Admission is by donation and all proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s environmental education programs. This event is suitable for all ages. Parking is limited so please consider your impact on the environment and consider travelling by bus or bike. For more information, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms.