• The Fascinating World of Psychoactive Fungi

    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.

  • Lecture information

    About the lectures

    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.

    Trulli
    Angelina rufescens, Elan Trybuch, February 11th, 2023, Cunningham Park, Queens, NY