Anzac Day Fungus Foray

Fungi delight and intrigue and provide the connective network of terrestrial ecosystems. The forests surrounding Gellibrand harbour some of the most diverse and bizarre fungi in the state.

This workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the Otways region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

It will include a ninety-minute interactive session on the basics of fungus identification where participants will get to handle, examine and identify various fungi. Participants will also learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Fungi will be discussed in regard to their ecological roles and also cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity.

We will then partake in an exciting two hour foray through various local ecosystems to search for species of interest.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop. Be sure to dress warmly!

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TUESDAY 25 APRIL 2023

12pm–4pm

COST: $80 or $75 concession

GELLIBRAND, VIC

BOOKINGS:  03 5235 8348 coordinator@gellihouse.org

Further Information: alison@alisonpouliot.com

Mushroom Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing in the landscape? How do they help ecosystems function? Why do fungi provoke both intrigue and disdain?

Join Alison Pouliot, an ecologist and environmental photographer, for a workshop introducing participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

This workshop includes an interactive session on the basics of fungus identification, where participants will get to handle, examine and identify various fungi. Participants will also learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Fungi will be discussed in regard to their ecological roles and also cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

We will then partake in an exciting foray through Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary to search for species of interest. Supplementary notes are also provided. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Please wear sturdy covered shoes and dress for the weather as we will be spending the afternoon walking in the Sanctuary.

Please bring your own lunch and water. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023

Time: 9am–3pm

Venue: ‘Wildbark’ at Mulligans Flat, 25 Rosenberg Street, Throsby ACT 2914

Cost: $160- (bookings essential)

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Mushroom Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing in the landscape? How do they help ecosystems function? Why do fungi provoke both intrigue and disdain?

Join Alison Pouliot, an ecologist and environmental photographer, for a workshop introducing participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

This workshop includes an interactive session on the basics of fungus identification, where participants will get to handle, examine and identify various fungi. Participants will also learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Fungi will be discussed in regard to their ecological roles and also cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

We will then partake in an exciting foray through Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary to search for species of interest. Supplementary notes are also provided. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Please wear sturdy covered shoes and dress for the weather as we will be spending the afternoon walking in the Sanctuary.

Please bring your own lunch and water. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023

Time: 9am–3pm

Venue: ‘Wildbark’ at Mulligans Flat, 25 Rosenberg Street, Throsby ACT 2914

Cost: $160- (bookings essential)

BOOKINGS

 

Mushroom Encounters – An Introduction to the Kingdom Fungi

While flora and fauna have received the focus of most biodiversity and conservation programs, fungi are finally getting a look in. Australia is experiencing something of a ‘fungal turn’ and the important ecological and cultural significances of fungi are being realised.

This highly interactive workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within a wider Australian (and international) context. It includes an overview of the major fungal groups, the basics of fungus identification, fungal ecology, and the natural and cultural history of fungi.

Fungal specimens from the local area will be displayed, discussed and examined.

Following the indoor session we will partake in an exciting foray through various habitat types of local environments to search for species of interest.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their fungus specimens for identification.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

TUESDAY 2 MAY 2023 – MILTON, NSW

VENUE: CWA Hall, 55 Wason Street Milton NSW 2538

TIME: 10am to 3pm

COST: Free to attend but there are limited places so bookings essential

BOOKINGS: Greg Tedder greg.tedder@lls.nsw.gov.au 0455 894 271

Fantastic Fungi with Marvellous Mushrooms

This highly interactive half-day workshop with both theoretical and practical components introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in region but also within a wider Australian and international context.

It includes a 90 minute session around a specimen display table where participants will learn the basics of fungus identification, fungal ecology, and the natural and cultural history of fungi. Fungal specimens from the local area will be displayed, discussed and examined.

Following the indoor session will be an exciting foray through various local habitat types to search for species of interest. Participants will learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field and understand their ecological significance in local ecosystems.

This event is sponsored by the Robertson Environment Protection Society Inc.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

THURSDAY 4 MAY 2023 – ROBERTSON, NSW

VENUE: Fettlers Shed, Heritage Railway Station, Robertson

TIME: 10:30am to 2pm

COST: $80-

BOOKINGS: mrtwosheds@outlook.com

Fungus Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing out there in the landscape?

How do they support soils and contribute to ecosystem function?

This workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

It begins with an interactive session around a specimen table where we will explore the basics of fungus classification and identification, and you’ll get to handle and examine a range of different local fungi. We’ll discuss the importance of fungi in forests and woodlands, agricultural systems and other ecosystem types and how fungi can assist in land restoration.

We’ll also explore cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

After lunch we’ll head to the field and visit various local ecosystems to search for fungi of interest.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Be sure to dress warmly!

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

DATE: SATURDAY 6 MAY 2023

VENUE: 320 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima

TIME: 9am – 3pm

BOOKINGS

COST: $22 (includes lunch)

Fungus Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing out there in the landscape?

How do they support soils and contribute to ecosystem function?

This workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

It begins with an interactive session around a specimen table where we will explore the basics of fungus classification and identification, and you’ll get to handle and examine a range of different local fungi. We’ll discuss the importance of fungi in forests and woodlands, agricultural systems and other ecosystem types and how fungi can assist in land restoration.

We’ll also explore cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

After lunch we’ll head to the field and visit various local ecosystems to search for fungi of interest.

Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Be sure to dress warmly!

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

DATE: SUNDAY 7 MAY 2023

VENUE: 320 Dicks Creek Road, Nanima

TIME: 9am – 3pm

BOOKINGS

COST: $22 (includes lunch)

Mushroom Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing in the landscape? How do they help ecosystems function? Why do fungi provoke both intrigue and disdain?

Join Alison Pouliot, an ecologist and environmental photographer, for a workshop introducing participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

This workshop includes an interactive session on the basics of fungus identification, where participants will get to handle, examine and identify various fungi. Participants will also learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Fungi will be discussed in regard to their ecological roles and also cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

We will then head to the field to search for species of interest. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

TUESDAY 9 MAY 2023 – ORANGE, NSW

12pm – 4pm

Australian National Field Day, 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore, NSW

MORE INFO: Liz Davis liz.davis@lls.nsw.gov.au

Mushroom Discovery Workshop

What are all those fungi doing in the landscape? How do they help ecosystems function? Why do fungi provoke both intrigue and disdain?

Join Alison Pouliot, an ecologist and environmental photographer, for a workshop introducing participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom fungi, specific to fungi found in the region but also within wider Australian and global contexts.

This workshop includes an interactive session on the basics of fungus identification, where participants will get to handle, examine and identify various fungi. Participants will also learn to recognise the various diagnostic characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Fungi will be discussed in regard to their ecological roles and also cultural aspects such as edibility and toxicity and the importance of fungi in biodiversity conservation.

We will then head to the field to search for species of interest. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own specimens for identification at the workshop.

Alison’s books Underground Lovers, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will also be available for purchase.

For further workshops please click here.

WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2023

9am–1pm

Australian National Field Day, 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore, NSW

BOOKINGS

MORE INFORMATION: Liz Davis liz.davis@lls.nsw.gov.au