WORKSHOP – The Fungal Mesh

The Fungal Mesh

Beneath the soil, a dynamic mesh of connectivities unites organisms and systems, ecologies and societies. The roots of most plants are intimately entwined with fungi. These clandestine relationships extend beyond trees to include every orchid and most shrubs and grasses. Symbioses are the secret to success in our nutrient-deficient soils and highly variable climate.

Fungi not only help plants access water and nutrients, but also increase their resistance to drought and disease. They build architecture in soils, aerate them, and allow water to gently percolate to deeper horizons. The healthier our soils, the healthier our plants and waterways, agriculture and humans.

This highly interactive workshop begins around a specimen table, meeting fungi and exploring questions around their natural and cultural histories. We’ll discuss fungi through multiple lenses to reveal their importance to both ecosystems and human health. We’ll then head to the field in search of fungi.

This event is sponsored by Torquay and District Landcare.