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2015 Fungus Fair

The free 10th annual ‘shroom showcase in Point Reyes
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The Bay Area Mycological Society and the National Park Service at Point Reyes National Seashore bring you the 10th Annual Point Reyes Fungus Fair.

Mushrooms will be on display at the Bear Valley Visitor Center and visitors will be invited to attend free lectures presented by Dr. Tom Bruns, Dorothy Beebee and Debbie Viess.

2015 Point Reyes Fungus Fair
Sunday, January 4, 2015 | 10 am to 4 pm
Point Reyes National Seashore, 76 Bear Valley Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA
FREE

2015 Schedule of Speakers

  • 11 am to noon: Dr. Tom Bruns – Forest Fires and Fungi: Losers, Winners and Strategies
  • 12:30–1:30 pm: Dorothy Beebee – The Art and History of Mushroom Dyes
  • 2-3 pm: Debbie Viess – Zen and the Art of Mushroom Hunting

Saturday Fungi Foraging
Local residents and park visitors are also invited to help forage for the fair with local mycologists the day before the Fungus Fair on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center at 10 am. Bring your finds to the Red Barn Classroom at 1 pm for identification.

Source: Bay Area Science Festival