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
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