Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms with Fungaia Farm

Come learn the methods of growing your own fresh oyster mushrooms. This hands-on class will cover easy and simple methods of oyster mushroom cultivation from start to finish. This delicious, easy to grow mushroom is a great introduction into mushroom cultivation.

Each participant will make their own oyster kits to take home and grow!  

Taught by Levon Durr, fungus enthusiast and owner of Fungaia Farm.

When: 12/7
Where: HUUF (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside)
Time: 12 pm – 2 pm
Price: $40 members - $45 public

Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Our December meeting will feature Andrew Claassen, presenting “When Water is Scarce: The Niche Fungi of Springs, Seeps, Meadows, and Bogs”.

The meeting will be held on 12/4 from 7-9pm at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) & streamed via Zoom.

7-7:30: Social time, show and tell (bring your mugs & mushrooms!), and a raffle

7:30-7:45: Zoom begins, club business

7:45-9: Featured speaker

Talk Description:

In this talk we will be covering some of the fungi in California unique to water dense habitats. Because some of these fungi require specific warmer temperatures during the summer months as well as high concentrations of water and other plant life, seeking them in the summertime can offer that dopamine hit we miss when it isn't peak season. As well as living in some very remote habitats, there is often an opportunity to come across something not usually observed and sometimes even undescribed to science.

Speaker Bio:

Andrew Claassen is a mycologist and naturalist based in California. He studied Forest Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt and is currently continuing his studies at Shasta College. Claassen is actively involved in observing, studying, and logging mycoflora in the region, and he works as a citizen/consultant mycologist for the North American Fungal Diversity Survey and Shasta Spore n' Spawn.

This talk will be streamed via Zoom! Zoom begins at 7:30pm. 

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81352564072?pwd=zXyMuas8HlCQvYBFwaH9BL3EHiqzV0.1

Meeting ID: 813 5256 4072

Passcode: 523655

RSVP to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1047185509947414/

Led by Mike Paquet. Members will be sent details in the newsletter.

Our November meeting will feature local physician Dr. Bruce Kessler, presenting “Toxic Mushrooms”. He will also be at the HBMS Mushroom Fair on 11/24 at the toxic mushroom table!

The meeting will be held on 11/20 from 7-9pm at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) & streamed via Zoom. 

7-7:30: Social time, show and tell (bring your mugs & mushrooms!), and a raffle

7:30-7:45: Zoom begins, club business

7:45-9: Featured speaker

Talk Description: 

Join us for an important discussion on mushroom toxicology with seasoned physician Dr. Bruce Kessler, who has been an active member of HBMS since its founding in 1978. This talk will explore the dangers of toxic mushrooms, including recent developments in Humboldt County, where the deadly Amanita phalloides, or 'Death Angel,' has been identified. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Kessler will provide vital information to help ensure that your mushroom foraging adventures remain safe. 

Speaker Bio: 

I have been a member of HBMS since it was founded in 1978 when Dr. David Largernt, our Scientific Advisor, learned that I am a physician. He asked me to become the unofficial mushroom "toxicologist" for our club. The most recent talk that I gave to the club on mushroom poisoning was in 2020. At that time I felt comfortable reassuring everyone that Amanita phalloides, the "Death Angel" had never been found in Humboldt County. Sadly, that is no longer the case, since it was identified here in 2022 and again last year. I thought that it would be timely to review mushroom toxicology with club members so that I do not have to meet any of you professionally.

He would never mention it, but check out this article for more on Dr. Kessler. We are truly fortunate to have him in our community!

This talk will be streamed via Zoom! Zoom begins at 7:30pm. 

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86283725683?pwd=t9DfIJAWu7jU0xXGArBFWhcuu1CuEx.1

Meeting ID: 862 8372 5683

Passcode: 385181

RSVP to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/477499635283519/

Led by Scott LaChance. Members will be sent details in the newsletter.

In partnership with the Humboldt Botanical Garden Science and Education Seminar Series, former HBMS president Joann Olson will present "Mushrooms of Humboldt." Following the presentation, former HBMS president Maria Morrow will lead a mushroom walk.

Location: College of the Redwoods, Humanities Building, Lecture Hall, Room 112

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, with the mushroom walk to follow.

Details will be sent to members via newsletter. Tickets will be made available to the public if there are leftover.

Led by Scott Davison. Members will be sent details in the newsletter.

Our October meeting will feature this year’s Don Bryant Memorial Lecture recipient, Eva Gordon. Eva will be presenting “Animal Mycophiles (Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self-Medicate and Get High on Fungi)”.

The meeting will be held on 10/16 from 7-9pm at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) & streamed via Zoom. 

7-7:30: Social time, show and tell (bring your mugs & mushrooms!), and a raffle

7:30-7:45: Zoom begins, club business

7:45-9: Featured speaker

Talk Description: 

The Animal Mycophiles presentation is based on Eva Gordon's current literary endeavor. While there is an abundance of studies and books delving into the intriguing connections between plants/fungi and humans/fungi, the science of animal-fungal relationships and their ecological significance remains relatively unexplored, save for a few academic research papers. Eva aims to shine a light on this hidden world of mutualism between animals and fungi. 

During the presentation, Eva will delve into three fascinating aspects: Zoochory, Mycophagy, and Fungiculture. Through captivating examples, she will illustrate the symbiotic nature of these relationships, highlighting representative taxa from both invertebrates and vertebrates—the two major groups within the Kingdom Animalia.

Join Eva on an illuminating journey as she uncovers the intricate web of interactions between animals and fungi. From animals unwittingly transporting fungi to their desired destinations (Zoochory), to the consumption of fungi as a vital part of an animal’s diet (Mycophagy), and even the fascinating cultivation of fungi by animals (Fungiculture), this presentation will reveal the marvels of animal fungal mutualism. Prepare to expand your understanding of the natural world and discover the ecological importance of these captivating relationships.

Speaker Bio: 

Eva Gordon, a science educator, taught multiple subjects for twenty years including AP Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. She helped introduce Biotechnology to the SFUSD and San Mateo County School Districts. She has also taught STEM programs from elementary to high school level. Before moving to Washington State, Eva was a North Texas Master Naturalist and the Vice President of the North Texas Mycological Association. Eva is presently Education Co- Chair for the North American Mycological Association, and is working on a non-fiction book titled Animal Mycophiles.

This talk will be streamed via Zoom! Zoom begins at 7:30pm.

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87147862247?pwd=BQi9zAMlbUsVYDyhwdvXJnJgNTEXhv.1

Meeting ID: 871 4786 2247

Passcode: 515667

RSVP to our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/882375737177156/

Edit: Event Cancellation Notice

Due to illness, we are unfortunately canceling our Wild Mushroom Tasting & Culinary Demo scheduled for this Saturday, October 5th. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and are committed to prioritizing everyone's health and safety.

For those who purchased tickets, we will be reaching out via email with further details. Thank you for your understanding!

This workshop is focused on understanding different preparations of mushrooms to best suit their unique textures and flavors.  During this class we will explore fungal flavors and textures through a blind taste test of multiple mushrooms and prep methods. We will rate the selections and discuss what we liked and disliked about them and why. We will showcase different prep methods of some local, seasonal mushrooms and how to use those methods to create stunning dishes that highlight our fungal friends as the star of the show! We will also sample some mushroom appetizers and learn how they were created. Elle will also be bringing a sample of her products and will have them available for purchase after the class. This event will be vegan-friendly.

Bio:

Elle Matthews lives on a small farm in Northern California with her son and their animals. She is a farmer, and forager and makes products from her forages and the food she grows. She sells these products through her mushroom and wild food company MushLove as well as leading forays and events focused on mushrooms and other wild foods. She is passionate about nature and helping her community and loves connecting the two by inspiring people to become educated about and involved in the natural world around them. You can find Elle on Facebook as Ellle Matthews or follow her on Insta as @elfirefly

October 5, 2024 @ 3-4pm

Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

(24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA 95524)

Cost: $40 Members

$45 non-members

Tickets available at hbmycologicalsociety.org/shop/events or by clicking here.

Tickets are non-refundable. Members received a $5 discount code via newsletter.

Our September meeting will feature this year’s George Verback Scholarship recipient, Carolyn Delevich. Carolyn will be presenting “What Lies Beneath: The Art of Detecting Fungal Communities in Soil”.

The meeting will be held on 9/18 from 7-9pm at the Humboldt Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) & streamed via Zoom. We'll have social time, show and tell (bring your mugs & mushrooms!), and raffle from 7-7:30pm, then we'll discuss club business from 7:30 until about 7:45. After club business, we'll introduce our speaker.

Talk Description: 

As most mushroom foragers know, fungal fruiting follows seasonal patterns. For example, a wet and chilly Humboldt fall brings an abundance of fungi to the surface. We come to know our favorite foraging spots in which familiar mushrooms appear year after year. As much as we know and love these spots, how well do we really know them and the fungi they’re home to? Just how much fungal diversity is hidden underground, dynamically growing and changing out of sight from human eyes?

Advances in DNA sequencing technology have cracked open the black box of fungal communities in soils that we often don’t see. Since the first fungal genome was sequenced in 1996, this molecular revolution has changed the way we see fungi when our vision alone isn’t enough. I’ll discuss some of the big questions in mycology that we can now address through fungal DNA sequencing. I will explain the process of how a dime-sized amount of soil can describe an entire community of fungi. I hope to unearth a new appreciation for all fungi, even those that lie beneath the surface and beyond our scope of vision.

Speaker Bio: 

Carolyn is this year’s recipient of the George Verback Scholarship. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 2013, she assisted in tropical ecology research for the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama and later the Agence Nationale des Parcs Nationaux in Gabon. In 2021, she earned her Master’s from Humboldt State University, studying fungal ecology with Dr. Terry Henkel in tropical forests of Guyana and Cameroon. After nearly a decade devoted to tropical field research, she transitioned to developing software tools for data acquisition and analysis. While her current work focuses on computer programming, she has maintained her love of field work through a research project studying the symbiosis between alders and their root symbionts in interior Alaska as part of her PhD thesis.

This talk will be streamed via Zoom! Zoom begins at 7:30pm.

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86207821863?pwd=SB7qmTX0SSw5YgS4t0JAv4m3XT2I2k.1

Meeting ID: 862 0782 1863

Passcode: 093651

RSVP to our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/416539968210031/

HBMS has Pride! We hired local, queer artist Riley Gorman (he/him) to make us some shroomy, pride-inspired artwork. (See more beautiful art from Riley here) We will have a booth at Redwood Pride in Eureka offering t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and magnets with pride art. We are also offering pre-orders to HBMS members!

This event will be at the Jefferson Center (1000 B Street Eureka, CA) from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Details will be sent to members via newsletter.

The Art Of Cultivating Mushrooms On Logs

Come learn the skills you need to successfully grow edible mushrooms on hardwood logs!

In this workshop, participants will learn the process of wood selection, mushroom species, inoculation techniques, and the process of achieving successful mushroom fruitings. This easy method of mushroom cultivation is a great way to grow nutritious, protein-rich food for you and your family. Mushroom log cultivation can be used to grow a wide variety of edible and medicinal mushrooms. Whether you are interested in backyard cultivation or market production, this hands-on introductory class will get you on your way.

Each participant will make their own shiitake log to take home!

Taught by Levon Durr, fungus enthusiast and owner of Fungaia Farm.

Registration for this event was sent to members in the April newsletter. Because the workshop did not fill, we opened registration to the general public. Tickets available here.

Come learn about Human Composting from Laura Sullivan Cassidy, Outreach + Community at Recompose. This event is free and open to the public. The event is completely online via Zoom.

While in architecture school in 2011, Recompose founder Katrina Spade began thinking about updating contemporary death care practices with a sustainable alternative, one that would nourish the land rather than take away from it. After years of extensive research with green death care experts, ecologists, biologists, legislators, and more, human composting emerged. It's been legal in Washington State since 2019 and is now legal in six other states as well.

In this 60-minute presentation and conversational lecture, Laura can tell you how human composting actually works, what their full service funerals are like, why this end-of-life option is such a benefit to the environment and to humanity. The final 20 minutes of our time together will be dedicated to answering your questions.

Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85014513769?pwd=ms4wMuuEPVhyuaoHDr9YWwCSmCp3eE.1

Meeting ID: 850 1451 3769
Passcode: 416253

Led by Maria Morrow. Details sent to membership.

Our January meeting will feature this year’s Dave Largent Scholarship recipient, Monika Richardson. In keeping with this year’s accidental mycorrhizal theme kicked off by Jay Yeam in September, Monika will be presenting on her upcoming research project with the Henkle Lab at Cal Poly Humboldt “Ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with three Pinus species on the California North Coast”. The meeting will be held at the Humboldt Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA). We'll have social time, show and tell (bring your mugs & mushrooms!), raffle, and merch sales from 7-7:30pm, then we'll discuss club business from 7:30 until about 7:45. After club business, we'll introduce our speaker.

Talk Description

Monika will discuss her master’s thesis project investigating the ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with three different pine species here in Humboldt and Mendocino, Pinus muricata, P. radiata, and P. contorta subsp contorta. To do this, she will collect fruiting bodies as voucher specimens and take soil samples from different pine forest stands to collect ectomycorrhizal root tips in the soil. These root tips, which are wrapped by the mycelium of the ectomycorrhizal fungi, will be cleaned and separated from the sample in order to extract the fungal DNA for amplification and sequencing. Through this genetic work, the fungi associated with each different species of pine will be revealed. The question she poses is “How similar are the EM fungal assemblages of different pine species here in Humboldt county?”

Speaker Bio

Monika grew up on the San Francisco Peninsula where she developed a deep love for the ecosystems of the coastal regions of California. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has worked for various government and nonprofit conservation organizations, predominantly in the state. Most recently, Monika worked as an environmental planner for a fuels reduction project on Plumas National Forest, but having lived in Fort Bragg for a few years, she knew she was better suited to the north coast. After years of being obsessed with identifying and looking for mushrooms, Monika decided to say what the heck and go for a masters degree (the 9-5 world will do that to you). She is so excited to be studying something she finds so fascinating, fungi and their symbiotic relationships with plants, and feels happy to be in the beautiful, and wet, Humboldt county.

As always, our meetings are free and open to the public!

Join on Zoom (starting at 7:30pm)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85768166565?pwd=hAupWNXgZ6Bwepd1NGKxax3LwmT15R.1

Meeting ID 857 6816 6565

Passcode 291239

Space is limited. Sign-up will be sent to members.

Led by Levon Durr. Details sent to membership.

Our December meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6th at the Humboldt Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA). We'll have social time, show and tell (bring your mushrooms!), raffle, and merch sales from 7-7:30pm, then we'll discuss club business from 7:30 until about 7:45. After club business, we'll introduce our speaker Mandy Hackney.

CA FUNDIS Project

The Fungal Diversity Survey(FUNDIS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that protects biodiversity through the conservation of fungi and their habitats. Fungal species diversity in North America is poorly understood, and many groups are listed with invalid European names. Many more remain undescribed or undiscovered. The CA FUNDIS Project aims to establish an inventory of all macrofungi in the State of California. Come learn about the value of protecting fungi and get a snapshot of California's fungal biodiversity from one of FUNDIS' own Fungi Collectors.

Speaker Bio

Mandy Hackney is a self taught community mycologist living in Eureka with her elderly father and cat. Originally from rural Appalachia, she has been living in California for over a decade. As a Cal Poly Humboldt Alum, she graduated with a Bachelor's in Recreation Administration. FUNDIS, the only fungal conservation nonprofit in North America, has benefitted from Mandy’s services as a Fungi Collector for the CA FunDis Project and Curator for the Fungal Diversity Database on iNaturalist. With the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS) she acts as a Fungi Surveyor for the Redwood National & State Parks Mycoflora Project. As long-time member of HBMS, Mandy has served as a newsletter column author, foray leader, workshop facilitator, and is currently a Member at Large on the Board of Directors. Through her work with FUNDIS, she often organizes field expeditions and pushes her limits to chase ever elusive rare and tiny fungi. On any given day you can find Mandy in her favorite place, on the floor of a forest armed with her mushroom knife and hand lens. Otherwise you may find her in her second favorite place, curled up at home with her cat reading a good book.

As always, our meetings are free and open to the public!

Joining by Zoom

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85627947731?pwd=bhY6dCbitOi57bwB1MbbOdpsDk8xJV.1

Meeting ID: 856 2794 7731 Passcode: 392407

Join the Fungal Celebration at the 45th Annual HBMS Mushroom Fair!

Dive into the captivating world of mycology as we transform the Arcata Community Center into a mushroom lover’s dream. Since its establishment in 1979, the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS) has blossomed into a passionate community of mushroom enthusiasts. Our annual Mushroom Fair is not only an exploration of fungi but also our primary fundraising event. These funds support enlightening talks by mycologists and various educational programs throughout the year, including monthly speakers, forays, and scholarships.

Join us for a day filled with food trucks, mushroom themed vendors, fresh mushroom displays, educational talks, informative demonstrations, and much more. Bring mushrooms you'd like IDed (if bringing photos, take a photo of the top and underside of the mushroom).

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Time: Public entry from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM;
HBMS Members enjoy early access at 10:00AM.
Location: Arcata Community Center, Arcata, CA

Admission: $5.00
Youth aged 12-16: $1.00
Children under 12: FREE
HBMS Members: FREE & early access at 10:00 AM

Whether you're a seasoned mycophile or just beginning your fungal journey, the 2023 HBMS Mushroom Fair promises an enchanting day immersed in the world of mushrooms.

Connect with Us:
For more information about HBMS and the captivating world of fungi, reach out to us at hbmsfairchair@gmail.com or visit our website at hbmycologicalsociety.org. Stay updated on all things mushroom-related by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/HumboldtBayMycologicalSociety and Instagram at instagram.com/hbmycologicalsociety.

Don't miss this chance to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms with fellow enthusiasts. Mark your calendar and spread the word!

Our November meeting will be on Wednesday, November 15th at the Humboldt Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA). We'll have social time and show and tell (bring your mushrooms!) from 7-7:30pm, then we'll discuss club business from 7:30 until about 7:45, including details about our upcoming fair! At 7:45pm, we'll introduce our speaker Christian Schwarz, co-author of Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast and the upcoming Mushrooms of Cascadia.

A Guided Walk in the Mycorrhizal Bewilderness:

The mutualistic relationship between trees and fungi has been well-known for over a century, and metaphors emerging from this interaction have become increasingly common in popular culture. But we have learned many nuances in recent days – we'll cover some of the frontier of research involving the intricacies and nuts-and-bolts mechanisms of this famous symbiosis.

Speaker Bio

Christian Schwarz is a mushroom enthusiast and taxonomist and citizen science advocate from Santa Cruz, the land of milk (caps) and honey (mushrooms). He studied at UCSC, and now spends his time photographing, teaching about, and making scientific collections of macrofungi. He is co-author of “Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast”, and is slowly building a mycoflora for Santa Cruz County. He also writes a blog called Notes of a Mycophile.

As always, our meetings are free and open to the public!

Zoom begins at 7:30

Link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87257923275...

Meeting ID: 872 5792 3275

Passcode: 975127

Led by Scott LaChance. Details sent to membership.

Our October meeting will be on Friday, October 20th at the Humboldt Universalist Unitarian Fellowship (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) -- we've adjusted our usual day this month to accommodate our international speaker while she is on tour in the US! From 7-7:30pm- We'll have social time, refreshments, and show and tell (bring your mushrooms!) From 7:30-7:45pm- We'll discuss club business including details about our upcoming fair! (Zoom beings at 7:30). At 7:45pm, we'll introduce our speaker Alison Pouliot, who will be giving a talk on remarkable mushrooms found across the world. You can join us in person or on Zoom using the link below.

Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms

Once overlooked in the Anglosphere, fungi are finally having their moment. Mycologists and mushroom seekers have always known their worth but these exhilarating new poster organisms have captured the public imagination. Alison’s third book, Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms is a captivating journey into the sensory realms of fungi. It’s told through first-hand stories – from the Australian desert to Iceland’s glaciers to America’s Cascade Mountains – where we encounter glowing ghost fungi and the enigma of the lobster mushroom.

The book presents new questions and insights about fungi but is also an intimate celebration of their astonishing beauty and complexity. It melds science and personal reflection to explore overlooked themes, among them ­– fungi and fire, fungi and climate change, fungi and aesthetics, fungi in ecosystem restoration, and fungi and indigenous wisdom.

Join us to hear Alison share stories of her travels across hemispheres in search of fungi and their followers. We’ll dwell with fungal allies and aliens, discover how fungi hold forests together, and why humans are deeply entwined with these compelling organisms. What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out.

Speaker Bio

Alison Pouliot is an ecologist, author and professional environmental photographer with a focus on fungi. Her work spans both northern and southern hemispheres, ensuring two autumns and a double dose of fungi each year. Alison is actively involved in teaching, research and conservation, and has conducted over 800 fungus forays across many countries. Alison is author of The Allure of Fungi, Wild Mushrooming, and Meeting with Remarkable Mushrooms. www.alisonpouliot.com

Zoom begins at 7:30

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89894589659...

Meeting ID: 898 9458 9659

Passcode: 390158

Led by Scott Davison. Details sent to membership.

Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm Pacific, join us at the HUUF (24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, CA) for show and tell and social time. At 7:30, we'll transition to club business and at 7:45 we'll introduce our George Verback scholarship recipient, Jay Yeam, for a talk about Suillus (and other EM) and our changing climate.

Ectomycorrhizal (EM) fungi are plant-root symbionts that form obligate, mutualistic interactions with forest trees in seasonally cool and temperate climates. This mutualism involves plants sharing sugars with fungal symbionts in exchange for essential limiting nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. However, this plant-microbe partnership is highly context dependent, and the impact fungi have on their hosts may shift depending on their environment. As our climate continues to change, a major question is raised in the field regarding how EM fungi adapt to local climates. In this talk, I will share different approaches that the Peay lab at Stanford University uses to study the impact EM fungi have on their host, as well as how we can use genetic approaches to investigate how fungal populations structure and how these populations adapt to their local climates.

Speaker Bio

Jay was born and raised in Southern California, where he found his love for the outdoors from spending much of his childhood outdoors and frequenting backpacking trips in the Sierras. He studied Organismal Biology during his undergrad at Claremont McKenna College, where he spent his time exploring different biological systems and topics. He spent a summer working at a conservation center in Zimbabwe and also studied plant adaptation with Dr. Kailen Mooney at the University of California, Irvine. However, he didn’t discover his true passion in biology until he stumbled up the world of fungi. Amazed by their ubiquity and diversity, while also being drawn in by their mystique and weirdness, he now studies fungal symbiosis as a PhD student in Dr. Kabir Peay’s lab at Stanford University, where he investigates what symbiotic interactions do, how they form, and how they adapt to their environments.

This will be streamed on Zoom!