SEMINAR – 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 molds?
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 and land restoration programs.
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships best capture the public imagination. Alison will also share some stories from the writing of her recent book, Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms in which she interacted with fungi and their followers across a dozen countries.
Further workshops can be viewed at this link.
Free to attend with Festival Pass
THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2024
TELLURIDE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL, USA
VENUE: Sheridan Opera House, 110 N Oak St, Telluride, CO 81435, USA
TIME: 1:30pm – 2:30pm MDT
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