We will explore the group of tooth fungi which include Hydnellum Sarcodon Phellodon and Bankera the latest changes and tips on identification of this tricky group. […]
The Dutch Atlantic coast is for the most part protected by a system of sand dunes that varies in width from a few hundred meters to […]
This talk will be an introduction to mushroom dyeing. First I will go over basic procedure including preparation and mordanting of the wool creation of the […]
An introduction to the Agaricus genus and how it is organized taxonomically and phylogenetically followed by a series of interesting or representative examples of species in […]
Despite that distillation has been practiced for over 3 000 years only in the past few centuries have social wealth and agricultural bounty coincided to allow […]
In 2015 Cordyceps cultivation was unknown to the public and the small groups of mycologists who were aware of Cordyceps in English-speaking countries did not know […]
There is a surging interest in wild mushrooms and foraging for edibles. The Northeast’s abundant mushrooms offer a supply of locally sourced tasty food. Many people […]
This talk will cover psychoactive fungi from a multitude of angles. You'll learn how to identify common psychoactive fungi of the North East in the field; covering species within Psilocybe, Panaeolus, Gymnopilus, Pholiotina, Pluteus and Amanita. We'll survey their use in different cultures from the past to the present, and learn how their unusual biochemistry is being put to therapeutic use. We'll end by looking at their current legal status and how this is expected to evolve with their increasing acceptance.
Uncontrolled water intrusions in our homes and work spaces can result in unplanned indoor fungal growth. While most of us have encountered mold or mildew in […]
The ability to infect insects arose multiple times along the evolution of Fungi. However none has shown such broad and sophisticated strategies to infect persist and […]
Our friends at the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association are kindly opening up one of their lectures to our members. Thank you MHMA and John Michelotti! The talkPuerto […]
New York City is filled with wild flora - majestic trees rare wildflowers wetland grasses - that are critical to the ecological function of the City's […]
We have a lecture series that commences in February and usually ends in June, where experts from a variety of fields will present to club members. Lectures cover scientific topics (different types of fungi and the latest discoveries) and hands-on skills (identification and microscopy).
They are currently taking place on Zoom, but hopefully we will be able to have them in person again in the not too distant future. YouTube links for past lectures can be found in the Lectures section of our website, along with information on upcoming lectures.
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