What do we do?

We are a member-supported, volunteer-run group of united Central Texans dedicated to working with fungi. Fungi are foundational species for nearly all terrestrial life—critical links between the health of soil, plants, and fresh water. The Central Texas Mycological Society bridges science and art through multidisciplinary public programs, exhibitions, and community science, using fungal intelligence as a creative and ecological ally to restore resilience in the natural world.

Education

We have a robust Fungi Education Program, offering over 100 events each year and reaching 15,000+ students of all ages. From our monthly guest speaker series to hands-on training in cultivation, mushroom identification, restoration and regenerative soil, and more, we empower our community with the knowledge and skills to explore the many roles of fungi in our ecosystems and lives.

Art & Science

We seek to further research in mycology by organizing and training multi-disciplinarian artists and scientists. Our projects range from documenting and illustrating the fungal species of Central Texas to our SporeCorps community lab program, supporting bioremediation research and leading Healthy Soils, Healthy Trees—a community science initiative exploring how fungi and soil microbiomes support urban forest health and resilience.

Community

Our largest impact is our Community Mushroom Block Rescue program, powered by a network of over 600 volunteers. Together, we divert thousands of pounds of spent mushroom blocks from landfills each month, transforming waste into a resource for local gardeners, farmers, and land stewards to build healthy soils and restore ecosystems.