Christin Swearingen is a mycologist volunteering for the Fungal Diversity Survey. She has degrees from Oberlin College (B.A.) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (M.S.), and mentorship from Dr. Gary Laursen (author of Alaska's Mushrooms). She is currently living in Fairbanks, working for the Interior Alaska Land Trust to protect natural habitat for all wildlife, including mushrooms.
The West Coast Rare 10 Fungi project was launched in fall 2020 to find and document ten species of rare, threatened, or declining fungi. Scientists and conservationists need more data on these fungi in order to better understand and protect them and their habitats.
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In this presentation, we will learn some of the most common and memorable mushrooms found in fall in the Pacific Northwest. We will focus especially on common edibles and how to tell them apart from poisonous or just otherwise tricky potential lookalikes, noting particular physical features and habitats that will help you to identify them on your own. You can find her instagram @leah_mycelia
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We are pleased to officially announce the VMS Discord Server – an additional community space for you to hang out with and learn from your fellow mushroom enthusiasts.
Logged in VMS members can view vanmyco.org/discord and join the server
Stuck inside? We've got lots of new articles for you to read. Enjoy!
A History of Mushroom Cultivation in BC - by Paul Kroeger
Four Decades of Vancouver Mycological Society: How mushrooming in BC has changed - by Paul Kroeger
Health and safety issues concerning commercial marketing of Edible Wild Mushrooms in British Columbia - by Paul Kroeger
BC’s Truffle Industry: The Next Frontier is Underground - by Rosi Hunter
Spotted a cool mushroom? Share it with the club (and the world) by using the hashtag #vanmyco. Your pictures will automatically appear in the feed below.
Please note: this is not an identification service, but a way for club members to easily share their unique vision of fungi.