Fifth Mt Canobolas Fungus Foray & Survey

The famous Mt Canobolas Fungus Survey is on again this autumn!

The fungi of Mt Canobolas and the surrounding area are little known. Only very scant and mostly anecdotal records exist. Fungi are an important part of these ecosystems especially in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, as a food supply for animals, and underpinning the health and resilience of the mount.

This aim of the foray and survey is to equip participants with fungus identification skills and the basic principles and protocols for surveying fungi in the field, and to build on the data collected at previous surveys.

Following an introductory overview we will work in groups to survey the fungi of the field sites using field guides and other resources to use in the field.

The full autumn 2025 workshops and events listing can be viewed here.

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025

LOCATION: Mount Canobolas National Park – Federal Falls, Orange NSW 2800

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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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