SPEAKER: Angel Schatz

WHEN: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 8:00 P.m.

WHERE: Assembly Hall

In this 5-minute lightning talk at Tiny Talks Austin, Angel will introduce you to the wild world of Central Texas fungi—from insect-eating Cordyceps and the hissing Texas Star mushroom to culinary experiments with huitlacoche and the power of mushroom compost. She’ll share how recycled mushroom blocks, mycorrhizal fungi, and a little fungal curiosity can help us build more resilient soil, support urban forests, and reimagine our relationship with drought.

Formerly a tech-world animator turned fungal educator, Angel brings humor, heart, and science together to show how anyone—yes, even you—can get more fungal.

🧠 Expect: rare mushroom discoveries, edible experiments, and practical tips to plug into the earth’s internet.