On Saturday, April 18th, we have a special pop up Saturday Meeting at the College-Rolando Branch of the San Diego City Library (Community Room), running from 11:45am to 1:15pm. Dr. Syrena Whitner, a postdoctoral researcher in Marine Fungal Ecology at the University of Hawaii, will be presenting “Marine Fungi: The Ocean’s Hidden Kingdom.” This will be a fascinating look at the evolutionary history…
Join us on Monday, April 6th at Balboa Park (Casa Del Prado, Room 101) for our Monthly Monday Meeting. Steve Farrar, co-founder of Om Mushroom Superfoods and M2 Ingredients and a longtime SDMYCO member, will be giving a talk called “Functional Mushrooms: The Science Behind the Hype.” He will take a critical look at the science backing functional mushroom health claims and the controversies in the…
Fungi are foundational to our ecosystems, but many species are quietly at risk. What does it mean to bank fungi for the future? Join us for our March Monthly Monday Meeting as Jessica Allen, Lead Mycologist at NatureServe, shares how conservation biobanking is emerging as a critical strategy for protecting rare and threatened fungi. While seed banks and wildlife conservation programs are well…
We are so excited to share the date for our 2026 Fungus Fair! Please join us for a day of learning and fun on February 1st from 10am to 4pm. You can start you day by perusing the array of goods at our Fungus Fair Market, filled with artisan arts and crafts as well as functional and culinary mushroom delights! Then head down to the Fungus Fair main hall at Casa del Prado, Room 101…
Join us for our next monthly Monday meeting on January 5th where Rose Tursi will teach us all about the binomial nomenclature we use to identify fungi. Latin is an old esoteric language, which makes it understandably intimidating; yet, it has some pretty standard and straightforward rules. Once those are shown and recognized, it opens a whole new world of understanding to the mycology…
It’s that time of year again! Come participate in our Visual Arts Contest — rules are linked here. Please submit your artwork to us by January 11, 2026. Excited to see what you come up with, your mush-family Submission form…
Join us to celebrate fungi and community at our annual Holiday Potluck and White Elephant Exchange. Participating in the white elephant exchange is optional, but a lot of fun. This event is open to the public; the more the merrier!
We invite you to bring a delicious dish to share. It does not have to include mushrooms, but those are always a hit! You may also bring store bought if you prefer.
We will have a card to fill out in advance for the ingredients list. This is useful for those that may have allergies or dietary restrictions.
***If you are using wild/foraged mushrooms, please note that also!***
We ask that you bring your own reusable cup/bowl/plate and utensils, since we are environmental stewards. Let’s help promote and save the environment by using less plastic!
Please note that we do not have kitchen access, but there will be outlets for keeping food warm with crock pots.
For those that want to participate in the White Elephant Gift Exchange, please bring a present for the exchange. Mushroom themed items are always coveted and unique packaging can make the exchange even more fun.
Gift items are suggested at $25.
We can’t wait to see you there!
December 1, 2025
Casa del Prado Room 101
6:30 – 8:30pm
Open to the public
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