
Curry Punk & Jelly Brain: The Conservation and Aesthetics of Fungi
The earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come into sharp focus through the demise of charismatic megafauna and the ‘biodiversity crisis’.
But what about stinkhorns and slime moulds?
How do fungi and their kin get our attention when they are not only overshadowed by more ‘popular’ organisms, but are rarely included in our ideas about ‘nature’ or ‘biodiversity’?
Over the last 25 years Alison has divided her time between hemispheres, working both with fungi and their followers. She has been actively involved in fungal conservation, research and education.
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships might best capture the public imagination. Alison will also some stories from the writing of her recent book, Funga Obscura – Photo Journeys Among Fungi.
Alison’s books, The Allure of Fungi, Wild Mushrooming, Underground Lovers and Funga Obscura will be available for purchase.
The full autumn 2025 workshops and events listing can be viewed here.
MONDAY 12 MAY 2025
LOCATION: Australian National Botanic Gardens
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