Dearest Mycophiles, In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak we are canceling our April meeting and will not be hosting any additional events until everything settles. Now, more than ever, we need each other in (virtual) community. To fend off feelings of loneliness and isolation we encourage you to stay connected with us and other mycophiles through a variety of online resources as well as through physically distanced Citizen Science (Hello rain!). Here are some …
Pop-Up Foray this Saturday 2/29
Please join us for another SDMYCO POP-UP FORAY! We’re excited to get out into the wild again. Although the lack of rains this season may not produce an abundance of mushrooms, hopefully some will be up, as the atmosphere has remained moist. Last year’s foray at this site was quite rewarding! All member attendees must register HERE to participate. Saturday, February 29th 11am-3pm Buena Vista Park Loop Trailhead 1601 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081 *Enter …
March SDMYCO Meeting Monday, 3/2: The Mushrooms + Culture of Greece
Hello Mycophiles! Our next club meeting is less than one week away on Monday, March 2nd. We’ll be joined by Olga Tzogas the creator of Smugtown Mushrooms based in Rochester, New York. Olga will share her experiences as a mycologist traveling back to her ancestral home of Greece. We will explore the relationships the locals have with certain species of mushrooms, plants, and their recipes for use. Together we will experience the different bio-regions and …
Volunteers Needed!
SDMYCO Volunteers Needed! Are you able to help us at the Fungus Fair this weekend? We have many needs! Please email [email protected] with your interest. Volunteer positions available: Saturday Set Up 5-10pm (Dinner provided) Sunday Set Up 8-10am Greeter Membership Children’s Table` Book Store Table Mushroom ID Game Table NAMP CItizen Science State Mushroom Voting Table Floater Break down 3:30 – 6pm We also have needs at future events (free entry for volunteers): March …
SDMYCO Member Foray for Fungus Fair – 2/15
Join SDMYCO for our annual Fungus Fair Foray! We’re excited to get out into the wild and collect fresh specimens to display at the Fungus Fair, which is being held the following day (2/16), at Balboa Park. SDMYCO Member Foray Saturday, 2/15 9:30am – 1pm Lighthouse Farm, Santa Ysabel Mountain 24251 Highway 76, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 If you get to the lake or San Luis Rey campground you have gone too far. Register …
SDMYCO 2020 Fungus Fair, 2/16
San Diego has seen enough rain this year to leave us wondering about all of these interesting mushrooms are popping-up in our lawns, off pathways and in local parks. For anyone curious about these fascinating fungi, you can learn all about them soon! The San Diego Mycological Society presents The 22nd Annual San Diego Fungus Fair Sunday, February 16th, 2020 10:30am – 3:30pm Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado, Room 101 1650 El Prado, San Diego, …
February SDMYCO Meeting Monday, 2/3: Mushroom + Lichen Dyes for Natural Color
Hello Myco-Friends! Our next club meeting is one week away on Monday, January 6th. We’ll be learning about the wondrous world of Mushroom + Lichen Dyes for Natural Color. We’ll dive into the history, how to identify dye species and the process for extracting a rainbow of color. Check out this video for a sneak peak. As a reminder we meet the first Monday of each Month, October – May. Download our public event calendar to …