MUSHROOM DAY BOOK LAUNCH, TALK & CONVERSATION
Alison’s latest book is a compelling hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four fungus species as they spread spores, find food, and adapt to a changing planet.
On this mushroom-filled day, ecologist she travels the world to introduce readers to a single fungus during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different species.
In the dark of the night, the green glow of the ghost fungus guides us into the forest to learn about the mysteries of bioluminescence. At dawn, we awaken to find a fairy ring of mushrooms that has appeared overnight like something out of folklore. But we don’t have much time to linger, as we must reach the Italian forest before other porcino hunters forage the morning’s fattest and finest. Late in the evening we spy a fungus known as the witches cauldron and wonder what it might tell us about the future. By the end of our mushroom day, we’ll have glimpsed the diversity of this unique kingdom, met fungus friends that feed and fascinate, and learned how humans can encourage their flourishing.
For each hour, celebrated artist Stuart Patience has depicted these scenes with evocative pen and ink illustrations.
Join us to hear stories from Alison’s travels in the researching and writing of the book. All welcome!
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DATE: FRIDAY 8 MAY 2026
LOCATION: INK BOOKSHOP, 53 High St, Mansfield VIC 3722
TIME: 6PM – 7PM
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