A foray in fungal realms with Alison Pouliot – Friday 14 June 2019
Posted on 13 June, 2019 by Asha
The Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club have once again engaged a great guest speaker for their monthly general meeting.
From the Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club blog:
Hygrocybe sp. HYG8103 © Alison Pouliot
Alison has worked as a scientific photographer and ecologist for almost three decades. She has presented over 350 workshops and seminars on environmental and conservation themes in Australia and internationally – more details at alisonpouliot.com
Throughout history, fungi have confounded humans with their strange appearances, peculiar habitats and dubious connotations. Yet without fungi, life as we know it would be radically different. Fungi regulate the biosphere and support the earth’s ecological functioning. They provide us with food, wine and medicine.
Alison will take us deep into the fungal kingdom, showcasing the aesthetics of these perplexing yet enchanting organisms, and explore some of their natural and cultural curiosities.
The talk is open to both members and visitors – bring along friends and family. The evening will commence from 7.30 pm on Friday 14 June 2019 at the Fellowship Room, behind the Uniting Church on Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC (next door to the Castlemaine Art Museum). Tea and snacks available afterwards. There is no cost for attendance.
If you need further information please contact Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club.
Thank you,
That was a very enjoyable and informative evening with Alison
Helen B