Fungi Fundamentals: Mushrooms of the Bay Area
The unique ecosystem of the Bay Area’s coastal redwoods provides an ideal setting for mushrooms to flourish. Join us for a cap-tivating online event as we explore and uncover more about the fungal landscape. 🍄
In collaboration with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (SCMNH), we invite you to a special online event featuring guest speaker Christian Schwarz, co-author of “Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast.” Whether you’re a fungi first-timer or fanatic, Christian will guide us through the fundamentals of mushroom science and share his insights on these remarkable organisms. This event will be tailored for audiences in high school and beyond.
It's up to all of us to uphold conservation principles and be ecologically mindful. Here are two small actions that make a big difference in our beautiful preserves and state and county parks: (1) RECREATE RESPONSIBLY: Remember, foraging is prohibited in local open spaces as it disrupts the ecosystem's delicate balance. Always check the rules and regulations for any public land before you consider taking anything with you on your visit. Private lands always require permission from the landowners. (2) AVOID GOING OFF TRAIL: it can profoundly affect the soil, harm native plants, spread invasive weeds, and cause erosion. By respecting nature's boundaries and treading lightly, we can collectively ensure that these spaces remain havens of biodiversity and beauty for generations.
Watch Part II here: https://www.youtube.com/live/CzXa5ctm...
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
03:06 Fungi Fundamentals Pop Quiz
10:10 Introducing Marisa Gomez and SCNHM
12:34 Introducing Christian Schwarz
16:50 Christian Begins Speaking
1:11:10 Q&A Begins