Upcoming events
Fungal Foray at Trott/Perry Preserve
Fungal Foray at Trott/Perry Preserve
Sunday, August 9 at 11:00 AM
Table identification session begins at 1:00 PM
Join the Scituate Land Trust and Rhode Island Mycological Society for an all-ages exploration of fungi at Trott/Perry Preserve. Its woodland trails, streams, wet areas, and fallen wood provide many different places for fungi to live.
After a short introduction, we’ll divide into small groups guided by the RImycoS team. During the two-hour walk, we’ll search different habitats, photograph fungi where they are growing, and collect selected specimens for study.
At 1:00 PM, we’ll gather at the identification tables to sort our finds, compare features, and work through identifications together. You are welcome to attend the full walk or come just for the table session.
No experience is needed. This event focuses on observation, documentation, and identification rather than collecting mushrooms for food. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for woodland trails and ticks.
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
Join the survey team!
This is a great opportunity to learn in smaller, more intimate groups than in our larger forays.
Groups of 4-5 members will join a group leader in surveying TNC and ASRI properties throughout the year to document what fungi we find as the seasons change in these locations.
These dates are subject to change - this is the tentative schedule for TNC Surveys for the month of AUGUST
August 11 - 2 PM
August 13 - 2 PM
August 19 - 2 PM
You will receive an email confirmation to let you know that you are signed up, and I generally send the finalized location 1-2 days prior to the survey to update the location.
We limit the number of people participating on survey days to minimize the impact on the environment and for ease of data collection - you will be notified by email if you have a spot in the survey that you are interested in.
Each of these survey events will be an approximately 2-3 mile and roughly 2-3 hour walk in the woods, often leaving the trail. If you are not comfortable with bushwhacking, rough terrain, and ticks, this project may not be for you.
Register for a survey:
https://forms.gle/GY5DUXLQ7mGiGod2A
Frenchtown Park Foray
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) is a statewide nonprofit offering guided mushroom walks, fungal forays, identification sessions, workshops, lectures, and community science programs. Beginners, families, naturalists, and experienced mycologists are welcome.
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
Join the survey team!
This is a great opportunity to learn in smaller, more intimate groups than in our larger forays.
Groups of 4-5 members will join a group leader in surveying TNC and ASRI properties throughout the year to document what fungi we find as the seasons change in these locations.
These dates are subject to change - this is the tentative schedule for TNC Surveys for the month of AUGUST
August 11 - 2 PM
August 13 - 2 PM
August 19 - 2 PM
You will receive an email confirmation to let you know that you are signed up, and I generally send the finalized location 1-2 days prior to the survey to update the location.
We limit the number of people participating on survey days to minimize the impact on the environment and for ease of data collection - you will be notified by email if you have a spot in the survey that you are interested in.
Each of these survey events will be an approximately 2-3 mile and roughly 2-3 hour walk in the woods, often leaving the trail. If you are not comfortable with bushwhacking, rough terrain, and ticks, this project may not be for you.
Register for a survey:
https://forms.gle/GY5DUXLQ7mGiGod2A
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
AUGUST 2026 TNC & ASRI Properties Survey
Join the survey team!
This is a great opportunity to learn in smaller, more intimate groups than in our larger forays.
Groups of 4-5 members will join a group leader in surveying TNC and ASRI properties throughout the year to document what fungi we find as the seasons change in these locations.
These dates are subject to change - this is the tentative schedule for TNC Surveys for the month of AUGUST
August 11 - 2 PM
August 13 - 2 PM
August 19 - 2 PM
You will receive an email confirmation to let you know that you are signed up, and I generally send the finalized location 1-2 days prior to the survey to update the location.
We limit the number of people participating on survey days to minimize the impact on the environment and for ease of data collection - you will be notified by email if you have a spot in the survey that you are interested in.
Each of these survey events will be an approximately 2-3 mile and roughly 2-3 hour walk in the woods, often leaving the trail. If you are not comfortable with bushwhacking, rough terrain, and ticks, this project may not be for you.
Register for a survey:
https://forms.gle/GY5DUXLQ7mGiGod2A
Scituate Land Trust + Slow-Motion Ecology: Lichens Up Close
Slow-Motion Ecology: Lichens Up Close
Saturday, August 22, 2:00–4:30 PM
Westconnaug Meadows- Scituate Land Trust & Conservation Commission
Join Patrick for a slow walk and talk devoted to lichens. This is not a fast-paced hike. We’ll make frequent stops to look closely, take photographs, and notice the features that help us identify and understand lichens.
Along the way, we’ll compare lichens growing on rocks, bark, and other surfaces while discussing photography, identification, and lichen taxonomy. Artists, photographers, slow walkers, and curious observers are especially encouraged to attend.
Patrick is a RImycoS member and hobbyist with an interest in lichens and native plant gardening. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
Photo: Patrick points to Umbilicaria mammulata growing on rock.
Chef Spike Mikulski Mushroom Walk
Join Chef Spike Mikulski for a guided mushroom walk!
Amanita is one of the most recognizable and complex groups of fungi. As an amanita specialist, he will share how to observe key features and where to begin with mushroom identification. A fun field-based experience for anyone looking to sharpen their mushroom skills.
Northern Rhode Island Walk location will be announced closer to Date.
CCMS Fungus Fair!
The Cape Cod Mycological Society teams up with the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History for a fun-filled Fungus Fair. Visitors can explore displays of locally collected mushrooms, enjoy talks and cultivation demonstrations, and join guided mushroom walks on the museum's trails. The Cape Cod Mycological Society is a community of mushroom enthusiasts dedicated to the study and appreciation of fungi on Cape Cod, welcoming everyone from curious beginners to experienced foragers & mycologists.
August Mushroom Walk with Chef Spike Mikulski Smithfield, RI
Members, your next fungal adventure begins in the August woods.
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society and Chef Spike Mikulski for an exploration of Mowry Conservation Area. Spike’s specialty is the genus Amanita, a diverse group that includes some of the forest’s most recognizable mushrooms.
We will search for Amanita species and whatever other fungi the season brings, learning to read the clues around us: cap and gill features, stems and veil remnants, nearby trees, substrate, habitat, and even the weather! Each discovery offers another way to understand how fungi live within the forest community.
No previous experience is needed. Bring your curiosity, and come prepared for approximately two and a half hours outdoors on woodland trails.
This is an educational mushroom walk, not an edible-mushroom foraging event. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Register HERE: https://forms.gle/h9nrEZcpu63hsEud8
NEMF Samual Ristich Foray
We’re excited to share that registration for the Northeast Mycological Federation (NEMF) Foray
2026, happening Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2 at Pennsylvania State University in Mont Alto, PA is now open!
The foray organizers have lined up a great roster of faculty and workshop presenters, including Dr. Cathe Aime, Colin Domnauer, Noah Siegel, Hannah Huber, and more! The area around Mont Alto boasts a number of incredible walk locations and the Mont Alto campus offers plenty of space for all of the fun.
To register, visit: 2026 Foray | Nemf.
For ticket pricing and details, visit Ticket Details | Nemf.
NEMF offers scholarships for the annual foray. Details are available at Homola Scholarships | Nemf.
The RImycoS also offers a scholarship to send one of our members to the NEMF Foray.
If you have questions about NEMF 2026, reach out to Sam Bucciarelli, the Foray Chair at nemf2026@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!
Woonasquatucket Watershed Community Quilt Reveal
Join 15 Minute Field Trips for the unveiling of the Woonasquatucket Watershed Community Quilt. Nearly 50 artists contributed representations of local flora, fauna, and funga. The celebration will be followed by a PechaKucha presentation.
Sprague Farm Town Forest Fungal Foray Glocester Land Trust
The Rhode Island Mycological Society, in partnership with the Glocester Land Trust, is hosting a Fungal Foray on July 26th 10:30 AM - Trailhead on PINE ORCHARD ROAD [there are multiple, ensure you're at the right trailhead]
What to expect:
• Meeting time & place: 10:30AM at the pine orchard trailhead - please park in such a way that leaves rooms for other cars!
• Small-group foray: 1.5-2 hours of guided mushroom-hunting in small groups
• Identification session: One hour [or as long as it takes] of specimen ID and group discussion
You are welcome to walk the trails before and after as much as you wish.
What to bring:
water
a light snack or snacks
bug spray
Children are always welcome but PLEASE no pets [yes even the well-behaved ones] at this foray - we would like to focus on the mushrooms!
*Please be aware that this is not a foraging walk and we are not collecting mushrooms to eat them! This is to document species and to discuss their ecology.*
Registration is currently limited to 20 participants. This may change depending on how many group leaders we have.
One form should be filled out per person.
If you sign up and later realize you cannot attend, please reach out to Marina at mk.rimycos@gmail.com so we can give your space to another person.
Everyone will be assigned to a group leader randomly - we will email you who your group leader is in your confirmation email. If you are coming with a friend and would like to be grouped with your buddy, please specify this and we will do our best!
Any questions please reach out to mk.rimycos@gmail.com . If the form is closed and you would like to be placed on a wait list please email mk.rimycos@gmail.com
LINK TO REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/EEo4ufg9xAxViexA7
BMC & RImycoS Mushroom Foray and Picnic
Boston Mycology Club and Rhode Island Mycological Society
Mushroom Foray and Picnic at Pulaski State Park
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society and our friends from the Boston Mycological Club for a day of fungi, forest exploration, and time together outdoors.
We will split into small groups and walk the beautiful trails through Pulaski State Park’s pine and oak forest, look closely at the fungi we find, and learn from the forest and from one another. After the walk, we’ll gather to discuss what was found and enjoy our picnic lunches and an unhurried summer afternoon together.
Bring your own food, a chair or blanket, and, if you’d like, something to share, such as a snack or a lawn game. Whatever you think a picnic mushroom picnic should have! (Art and musical instruments welcomed!)
There are restrooms and changing rooms, and you can swim in Peck Pond, as long as the lifeguard is on duty. Stay and wander the trails, or rest in the shade, and spend time with people who are curious about fungi and the natural world.
This event is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone. No experience is needed.
Please pack out your trash and help us leave the park clean. Alcohol is not permitted in Rhode Island state parks. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
Location:
CENTER TRAIL
151 Pulaski Rd, Chepachet, RI 02814 CENTER TRAIL
This is the location
Foray with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Wild Mushroom Walk with Emily & Ryan of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation – Explore, Identify & Forage Safely
Join the founders of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, Emily and Ryan, for an engaging wild mushroom walk. Emily and Ryan Bouchard created the nonprofit Mushroom Hunting Foundation to teach safe, science-based foraging methods and to share deep fungi knowledge with diverse audiences. They have guided thousands of enthusiasts in learning to identify and appreciate wild fungi and edible plants in nature.
This guided walk blends outdoor exploration with practical mushroom identification and foraging safety. Participants will hike forest trails, observe local species up close, learn tools of the trade, and key identification features. Emily and Ryan emphasize cautious, evidence-based approaches to finding and handling wild mushrooms.
Perfect for nature lovers, aspiring foragers, and anyone curious about fungi, this walk highlights local fungal diversity and safe, respectful engagement with edible wild mushrooms and plants.
Fungal Forest Care Day DÃa del Cuidado del Bosque de Hongos
Fungal Forest Care Day
DÃa del Cuidado del Bosque de Hongos Fungal
Saturday, July 11, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
15 Goldsmith Street, Johnston
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and Northern Rhode Island Conservation District
Learn about relationships among fungi, soil microorganisms, and plants while helping care for the Fungal Forest along the Greenway.
Volunteer activities may include removing invasive plants, caring for native trees, spreading wood chips and leaf mulch, cleaning up litter, and inoculating logs with fungi.
This free event is bilingual in Spanish and English, family-friendly, and suitable for beginners. Children are welcome with a parent or guardian. Tools, water, and snacks will be provided.
Frenchtown Park/Frye Nature Preserve Fungal Foray - East Greenwich Land Trust
The Rhode Island Mycological Society, in partnership with the East Greenwich Land Trust, is hosting a Fungal Foray on July 9, 2026 - - at Frenchtown Park / Frye Preserve
What to expect:
• Meeting time & place: 6 PM at the main trailhead - please park in such a way that leaves rooms for other cars!
• Small-group foray: 1.5-2 hours of guided mushroom-hunting in small groups
• Identification session: One hour [or as long as it takes] of specimen ID and group discussion
You are welcome to walk the trails before and after as much as you wish.
What to bring:
water
a light snack or snacks
bug spray
Children are always welcome but PLEASE no pets [yes even the well-behaved ones] at this foray - we would like to focus on the mushrooms!
*Please be aware that this is not a foraging walk and we are not collecting mushrooms to eat them! This is to document species and to discuss their ecology.*
Registration is currently limited to 20 participants but this may change pending how many group leaders we get!
One form should be filled out per person.
If you sign up and later realize you cannot attend, please reach out to Marina at mk.rimycos@gmail.com so we can give your space to another person.
Everyone will be assigned to a group leader randomly - we will email you who your group leader is in your confirmation email. If you are coming with a friend and would like to be grouped with your buddy, please specify this and we will do our best!
Any questions please reach out to mk.rimycos@gmail.com . If the form is closed and you would like to be placed on a wait list please email mk.rimycos@gmail.com
LINK TO REGISTER:
https://forms.gle/e7H31vG4puXXEbSY6
Mushroom Walk at Kinney Azalea Garden
Join RIMYCOS for a walk through the gardens!
Participants will learn to identify common mushrooms, understand their ecological importance, and gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role fungi play in healthy ecosystems. Whether you're a seasoned mushroom enthusiast or simply curious about the natural world, this engaging walk is a fun and educational experience for all ages. Be part of this exciting first step in documenting the fungal biodiversity of Kinney Azalea Garden!
Registration:
https://www.kinneyazaleagardens.com/event.../mushroom-walk
Survey Team
RImycoS members are invited to join small-group fungal biodiversity surveys on conservation lands in Rhode Island. Survey teams visit The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society of Rhode Island properties throughout the year to document fungi as the seasons change.
These surveys are smaller than our larger public forays. Groups of 4–5 members will survey with a group leader, practice field observation, and contribute to fungal biodiversity records in Rhode Island.
Survey Team
Join RImycoS for small-group fungal biodiversity surveys on Rhode Island conservation lands with TNC and ASRI. June dates are limited.
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Survey Team
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society for small-group fungal biodiversity surveys on conservation lands in Rhode Island. RImycoS survey teams visit The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society of Rhode Island properties throughout the year to document fungi as they appear across the seasons.
Survey Team
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society for small-group fungal biodiversity surveys on conservation lands in Rhode Island. RImycoS survey teams visit The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society of Rhode Island properties throughout the year to document fungi as they appear across the seasons.
Frenchtown Foray
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society and East Greenwich Land Trust for a guided fungal foray at Frenchtown Park/Frye Preserve in East Greenwich, RI, on June 17 at 5:30 PM. This small-group walk will focus on observing, identifying, and documenting mushrooms and fungal diversity.
Survey Team
Join the Rhode Island Mycological Society for small-group fungal biodiversity surveys on conservation lands in Rhode Island. RImycoS survey teams visit The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society of Rhode Island properties throughout the year to document fungi as they appear across the seasons.
Maria Pinto Mushroom Show & Tell @Riffraff PVD Bookstore + Bar +Cafe
Join debut author Maria Pinto at Riffraff Bookstore + Bar in Providence on June 9, 2026, for an intimate evening of reading, conversation, and fungal inquiry around Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless, a genre-bending book on fungi, ecology, hidden histories, nourishment, poison, zombies, Black survival, and mutual aid.
FUNGI FAIR
The Rhode Island Fungi Fair is an annual mushroom and nature festival held at historic Borders Farm in Foster, Rhode Island. This family-friendly event brings together mycologists, conservationists, artists, farmers, and local vendors for a day of hands-on learning and celebration.
Explore fresh mushroom displays, workshops, talks, cultivation demos, guided walks, and garden tours at Borders Farm, recipient of the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District’s Conservation Farm of the Year award. Meet environmental organizations, shop artisan vendors, and discover how fungi support forests, farms, soil health, and biodiversity across Rhode Island and New England.
Whether you're interested in mushroom identification, foraging, fungal ecology, conservation science, sustainable agriculture, or nature-inspired art, the Rhode Island Fungi Fair connects you with the growing fungi community of the Northeast.
TNC Survey
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) invites you to join fungal surveys across Rhode Island in May 2026. These small-group field surveys focus on documenting fungal biodiversity through hands-on community science on protected lands.
Participants learn mushroom identification, field observation methods, and how to record ecological data used in biodiversity research. Surveys follow seasonal fungal activity, offering a chance to see how species appear and change over time while contributing meaningful records to conservation efforts.
This program is designed for beginners, students, and young naturalists, as well as anyone curious about fungi and the natural world. No prior experience is required. The focus is on learning together, building field skills, and developing careful observation practices.
Each survey is a 2–3 mile walk lasting approximately 2–3 hours, often off trail in forested terrain. Group sizes are limited to support accurate data collection and reduce environmental impact.
These fungal surveys are open to active RImycoS members. Space is limited for each date. Join the survey team and take part in documenting fungal diversity across Rhode Island.
TNC SURVEY
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) invites you to join fungal surveys across Rhode Island in May 2026. These small-group field surveys focus on documenting fungal biodiversity through hands-on community science on protected lands.
Participants learn mushroom identification, field observation methods, and how to record ecological data used in biodiversity research. Surveys follow seasonal fungal activity, offering a chance to see how species appear and change over time while contributing meaningful records to conservation efforts.
This program is designed for beginners, students, and young naturalists, as well as anyone curious about fungi and the natural world. No prior experience is required. The focus is on learning together, building field skills, and developing careful observation practices.
Each survey is a 2–3 mile walk lasting approximately 2–3 hours, often off trail in forested terrain. Group sizes are limited to support accurate data collection and reduce environmental impact.
These fungal surveys are open to active RImycoS members. Space is limited for each date. Join the survey team and take part in documenting fungal diversity across Rhode Island.
TNC Survey
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) invites you to join fungal surveys across Rhode Island in May 2026. These small-group field surveys focus on documenting fungal biodiversity through hands-on community science on protected lands.
Participants learn mushroom identification, field observation methods, and how to record ecological data used in biodiversity research. Surveys follow seasonal fungal activity, offering a chance to see how species appear and change over time while contributing meaningful records to conservation efforts.
This program is designed for beginners, students, young naturalists, and anyone curious about fungi and the natural world. No prior experience is required. The focus is on learning together, building field skills, and developing careful observation practices.
Each survey is a 2–3 mile walk lasting approximately 2–3 hours, often off-trail in forested terrain. Group sizes are limited to support accurate data collection and reduce environmental impact.
These fungal surveys are open to active RImycoS members. Space is limited for each date. Join the survey team and take part in documenting fungal diversity across Rhode Island.
As always, feel free to reach out to Marina with any questions: mk.rimycos@gmail.com
TNC Survey
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) invites you to join fungal surveys across Rhode Island in May 2026. These small-group field surveys focus on documenting fungal biodiversity through hands-on community science on protected lands.
Participants learn mushroom identification, field observation methods, and how to record ecological data used in biodiversity research. Surveys follow seasonal fungal activity, offering a chance to see how species appear and change over time while contributing meaningful records to conservation efforts.
This program is designed for beginners, students, and young naturalists, as well as anyone curious about fungi and the natural world. No prior experience is required. The focus is on learning together, building field skills, and developing careful observation practices.
Each survey is a 2–3 mile walk lasting approximately 2–3 hours, often off trail in forested terrain. Group sizes are limited to support accurate data collection and reduce environmental impact.
These fungal surveys are open to active RImycoS members. Space is limited for each date. Join the survey team and take part in documenting fungal diversity across Rhode Island.
TNC Survey
The Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS) invites you to join fungal surveys across Rhode Island in May 2026. These small-group field surveys focus on documenting fungal biodiversity through hands-on community science on protected lands.
Participants learn mushroom identification, field observation methods, and how to record ecological data used in biodiversity research. Surveys follow seasonal fungal activity, offering a chance to see how species appear and change over time while contributing meaningful records to conservation efforts.
This program is designed for beginners, students, and young naturalists, as well as anyone curious about fungi and the natural world. No prior experience is required. The focus is on learning together, building field skills, and developing careful observation practices.
Each survey is a 2–3 mile walk lasting approximately 2–3 hours, often off trail in forested terrain. Group sizes are limited to support accurate data collection and reduce environmental impact.
These fungal surveys are open to active RImycoS members. Space is limited for each date. Join the survey team and take part in documenting fungal diversity across Rhode Island.
Earth Day Celebration & Conservation Fair at the Foster Fairgrounds
Foster Earth Day 2026 Conservation Fair
Join Foster Earth Day 2026 for the Conservation Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Foster Fairgrounds in Foster, Rhode Island. This family-friendly Earth Day event will feature supporter tents, educational displays, local farms, food, energy information, and community conservation resources. Visitors can also enjoy the 3rd Annual Junk in the Trunk, a town-wide sustainability event where Foster residents offer reusable items from their trunks and truck beds. The event highlights recycling, reuse, conservation, and community action in northern Rhode Island.
Foster Earth Day 2026 Litter Clean Up
Take part in the Foster Earth Day 2026 Litter Clean Up on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 AM to 2 PM at the DPW Yard, 86 Foster Center Road, Foster, RI. This community cleanup event invites residents to help remove roadside litter, support a cleaner town, and celebrate Earth Day through local action. Participants can return filled cleanup bags, receive a free Foster 2026 T-shirt, and connect with recycling and conservation efforts happening across town. This event supports cleaner roads, community stewardship, and environmental awareness in Foster, Rhode Island.
BioBlitz: Peace & Plenty Community Garden
Join community scientists for a spring bioblitz at Peace & Plenty Community Garden in South Providence. Working alongside experts from the Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Audubon RI, and local naturalist organizations, participants will identify and document the plants, animals, and fungi that call this urban green space home. No experience necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to explore. This citizen science project helps us understand the vital role small urban gardens play in Rhode Island’s natural landscape while identifying strategies to support threatened pollinators and other wildlife. All observations will be recorded on iNaturalist. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register HERE!
This event takes place during SCLT’s Earth Day celebration, Let’s Grow!, at 404 Broad Street (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.), featuring workshops, community resources, food, and activities.
4TH ANNUAL ~ MUSHROOM MINGLE
The Mushroom Mingle is a fun, low-key gathering hosted annually by the Rhode Island Mycological Society to kick off mushroom season and bring people together. Whether you’re brand new to fungi or already out mushroom hunting every spring, this event is about connection, curiosity, and community.
Mushroom hunting is a team sport. We learn better, notice more, and have more fun when we do it together. The Mushroom Mingle is a chance to meet fungi friends, swap stories, and start the season connected.
You don’t need to know mushroom names, or be a member. Just show up, hang out, and myceliate.
Dung Fungi
Coprophilous fungi lecture with Alfred Drummond-Herdman, Darren Gordon and Sigrid Jakob on Sunday, February 22 at 10am. Explore the hidden world of dung-inhabiting fungi through macro time-lapse photography, microscopy and DNA research. Learn about Pilobolus, Panaeolus, inkcaps, tiny ascomycetes and newly described species. Discover fungal ecology, spore dispersal, taxonomy and species discovery from leading mycologists in Scotland and New York. Perfect for mycology enthusiasts, naturalists, photographers and anyone curious about fungal biodiversity. Join us for an in-depth look at herbivore dung fungi and their ecological role.
Northeast MycoConsortium Winter Lecture Series
Join us for an evening engagement with Maria Pinto !
Maria is a writer and scholar whose work explores fungi as ecological, cultural, and historical agents within Black life. Through her project Surveying Black Mycologies, she examines how fungal knowledge intersects with nourishment, poison, resistance, survival, and hidden histories shaped by colonialism, medicine, and environmental injustice. Her work bridges mycology, Black studies, ecology, and cultural history, making fungi legible as both biological organisms and political storytellers.
This online event is exclusive to RIMycoS members as part of the MycoConsortium Winter Lecture Series, a collaborative program of participating mycological clubs.
RIMycoS membership includes free access to all Winter Lecture Series talks.
Members can find the Zoom link in their email.
NAMA WEBINAR The History of Mycology and Taxonomy: The Mushrooms We Love and the People Who Cared About Them by Aaron Hilliard
In this presentation Aaron Hilliard will give a look into the past at the first people interested in mushrooms, the birth of taxonomy and the early botanists leading up to today's technology for classifying fungal organisms. It's a fun talk for mycophiles of all experience levels, bridging the past with the present and including many of our current day beloved mushrooms.
How to Recognize and Conserve Rare Fungi in Your State/Province A Webinar by Dr. Rick Van de Poll
Dr. Rick Van de Poll will review some of the history of protecting rare fungi in the United States, as well as the more recent efforts to identify and protect rare fungi through IUCN Red-Listing, the FUNDIS Rare Fungi Challenges and selected state listing projects. He will highlight a few case studies where certain species have already made a difference in fungal awareness and the promotion of protecting fungal habitats.