The Fungal Ecology Workshop Series is running again in autumn 2012. There will be two different workshops, an introductory workshop and one that is a little more advanced.
The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom workshop will introduce participants to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom. This workshop includes an illustrated seminar on the major fungal groups, identification, ecology, natural and cultural history of fungi, and an exciting foray into local forests to search for species of interest. Many fungal specimens from the local area will be displayed, discussed and examined during the workshop.
The second, workshop The Bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom,
will take participants deeper into the fungi kingdom with a closer look at the major characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. We will also discuss some of the evolutionary peculiarities that have resulted in fungi being such a strange and intriguing group. This workshop includes an illustrated seminar, an interactive specimen identification session and a foray into local forests. Participants are encouraged to bring along specimens for the identification session.
It is not necessary to have done the introductory workshop to do the more advanced one, but ideally you'd be familiar with the main features of a fungi fruit body that are used in field identification.
Workshops will run from 10.30 until 16.30. Field forays will go ahead regardless of weather, so be sure to bring wet weather gear if necessary. If you have a magnifier, small compact mirror or fungi field guide bring those too, otherwise there will be plenty available. Morning tea will be provided. You may like to bring along your lunch as the local cafes are pretty busy on weekends and we just take a short lunch break. Workshops cost $70.
For those interested in the culinary aspects of fungi, a third workshop, Meeting with Mushrooms, Fungi Workshop and Feast introduces participants to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom with a focus on edible species. It includes an interactive and illustrated seminar exploring the natural and cultural history of the major fungal groups, presenting both Australian and European perspectives on fungi as food. The seminar will be followed by a hands-on identification session where participants will learn how to identify fungi. Participants are encouraged to bring along fungal specimens for this session.
A mushroom-inspired lunch will then be prepared and presented by chef, Michael de Jong. After lunch we will take a leisurely stroll around the winery and nearby bushland in search of fungi. Workshop and lunch cost $120
All bookings are managed by the venues so please contact them directly at the numbers below to reserve your place.
Or if you have any queries about the workshops or seminars, please email me directly at: or call on 0439 764 344.
Hope you can join us!
2012: FUNGAL ECOLOGY WOKSHOPS
SATURDAY 31 MARCH - SUMMERFIELD
Workshop: The kingdom fungi, A journey into a forgotten kingdom
Bookings: 5436 1060 or
(*see note below)
SATURDAY 14 APRIL - TRENTHAM
Workshop: The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5424 1354 or
SUNDAY 15 APRIL- TRENTHAM
Workshop: The bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5424 1354 or
SATURDAY 05 May - WOODEND
Workshop: The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5427 1845 or
SUNDAY 06 MAY - WOODEND
Workshop: The bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5427 1845 or
TUESDAY 08 MAY - GLENLYON
Workshop: Meeting with Mushrooms, Fungi workshop and feast
Bookings: or 5348 7785
SATURDAY 12 MAY - BEAUFORT
Workshop: The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5349 3110 or
SATURDAY 19 MAY - APOLLO BAY
Workshop: The bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
Bookings open soon
SUNDAY 20 MAY - FORREST
Workshop: The kingdom fungi, A journey into a forgotten kingdom
Bookings: 5236 6591 or
(*see note below)
SATURDAY 26 MAY - CRESWICK
Workshop: The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5345 2356 or
SUNDAY 27 MAY - CRESWICK
Workshop: The bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
Bookings: 5345 2356 or
SATURDAY 02 JUNE - WEDDERBURN
Workshop: The fungi, An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom
Bookings open soon
SUNDAY 03 JUNE - WEDDERBURN
Workshop: The bizarre and the beautiful, A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
Bookings open soon
Note: The kingdom fungi, A journey into a forgotten kingdom workshops in Summerfield and Forrest are slightly shorter workshops and cost $55. Further info:
2012: FUNGAL ECOLOGY SEMINARS
TUESDAY 03 APRIL - CRESWICK
Seminar: Introduction to the fungi kingdom seminar
This 30 minute illustrated seminar introduces participants to the amazing diversity of the fungi kingdom.
Bookings: 0437 518 159
Cost: $2
TUESDAY 10 APRIL - LOCKWOOD SOUTH
Seminar: Fungi, The Forgotten Kingdom
Bookings: Judy Crocker 0428 506 525
This interactive session introductes participants to the fascinating diversity of the fungi kingdom in an exciting and illustrated 75 minute seminar. Following the seminar will be a 75 minute fungi identification session where we will examine and identify participants' fungi specimens. Seminar run from 7pm until 9.30pm.
Cost: Free
THURSDAY 12 APRIL - TRENTHAM
Seminar: Fungi, The Forgotten Kingdom
Bookings: 5424 1354 or
This interactive session introductes participants to the fascinating diversity of the fungi kingdom in an exciting and illustrated 75 minute seminar. Following the seminar will be a 75 minute fungi identification session where we will examine and identify participants' fungi specimens. Seminar runs from 7pm until 9.30pm.
Cost: $20
THURSDAY 03 MAY - WOODEND
Seminar: Fungi, The Forgotten Kingdom
Bookings: 5427 1845 or
This interactive session introductes participants to the fascinating diversity of the fungi kingdom in an exciting and illustrated 75 minute seminar. Following the seminar will be a 75 minute fungi identification session where we will examine and identify participants' fungi specimens. Seminar runs from 7pm until 9.30pm.
Cost: $20
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY - WYNDHAM VALE
Seminar runs from 11am - 2pm
Further details soon.
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