ONLINE: Animal Mycophiles— Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self-Medicate and Get High on Fungi
Aug
18

ONLINE: Animal Mycophiles— Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self-Medicate and Get High on Fungi

Author Eva Gordon reveals the secret world of animals that hunt, farm, and self-medicate with fungi. Drawing on zoology and mycology, she transforms complex science into captivating stories—from truffle-hunting pigs to elephants seeking medicinal mushrooms. Don't miss this fascinating blend of expertise and storytelling that will change how you see nature.

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AUSTIN: Composting With Mycelium!
Jul
25

AUSTIN: Composting With Mycelium!

Learn how to make an excellent soil amendment in your own backyard!

Come out for a discussion to learn about Johnson-Su Bioreactors together, a low-maintenance, passive composting system that yields highly fungal compost! This design was created by husband-wife duo Dr. David Johnson and Hui Chun Su during Johnson's PhD research at New Mexico State University. The method has since been modified to make backyard composting very easy.

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AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk (7/25)
Jul
25

AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk (7/25)

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Join us for a guided nature walk to observe the Glass Mountain Crested Coralroot (Bletia nitida)—a threatened, mycoheterotrophic orchid that obtains nutrients through fungal parasitism rather than photosynthesis. This is also a chance to see our state mushroom the Devil’s Cigar or Chorioactis geaster which is also fruiting after the recent rains!


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AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk
Jul
18

AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk

  • Meeting point will be sent to registered participants (map)
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Join us for a guided nature walk to observe the Glass Mountain Crested Coralroot (Bletia nitida)—a threatened, mycoheterotrophic orchid that obtains nutrients through fungal parasitism rather than photosynthesis.


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AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk
Jul
11

AUSTIN: Orchid Mycology Walk

  • Meeting point will be sent to registered participants (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a guided nature walk to observe the Glass Mountain Crested Coralroot (Bletia nitida)—a threatened, mycoheterotrophic orchid that obtains nutrients through fungal parasitism rather than photosynthesis.


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EAST TEXAS: Farm Tour & Forest-to-Table Dinner
Jun
20

EAST TEXAS: Farm Tour & Forest-to-Table Dinner

  • Broussard Farms (20 minutes away from foray) (map)
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Experience a true taste of the Piney Woods with an evening farm tour and picnic-style dinner at Broussard Farms, where you'll meet the pastured chickens and goats before sitting down to a meal made from the land. The menu features smoked pasture-raised chicken salad, local sourdough, goat cheeses, herb lemonade, and a one-of-a-kind chanterelle goat milk custard ice cream.

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