Online mushroom discovery workshops 2020
Posted on 23 April, 2020 by Ivan
We are a big fan of the talented and passionate Alison Pouliot, who is not only a very knowledgeable fungi expert but also a photographic maestro. You may be familiar with Alison’s fungi and photography workshops, which she has delivered to the community and stakeholders for over a decade. This year, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Alison is delivering some of her workshops online, which will allow us to see the wonderful world of fungi without leaving our lounge room. With promising autumn rainfall this year, there are early signs for a terrific fungi season, with much color and diversity already appearing in our forests and woodlands.
Here are the details regarding Alison’s online fungi workshops, from her website:
Mushroom Discovery Workshops Online
Given the current situation, fungus forays and workshops in the next six weeks have been postponed until 2021. Workshops scheduled for June 2020 will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, a series of online workshops have been scheduled. We really hope you can join us!
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest! The recent rains could mean we are in for a bumper fungus season. This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. In the first part of the workshop participants will learn how to recognise the major fungus morphogroups; the various parts of different types of fungi; and the features used to make identifications in the field. We will then work through participants’ specimens and identify them and discuss them. Don’t forget to bring along some fungus specimens.
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
For workshop times and to book visit Alison Pouliot’s webite: click here
Workshops are booking out fast, so be quick to secure your place!
Alison is a professional photographer and a fungi expert – a great combination (photo by Alison Pouliot)
Don’t forget to dig out your copy of the Wombat Forestcare Fungi brochure, which can be used for ID around here as well.
Yes, good point Beth, you can download it here:
https://alisonpouliot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Wombat_Fungus_Guide_POULIOT.pdf