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Steve Farrar with Fungus Among Us, TONIGHT! Plus, Events for October

Posted on September 24, 2021 by SD Myco

Hello Mushroom Enthusiasts!

Fungal friends,

Here are some events for you to enjoy for the upcoming month!

TONIGHT!!

Head over to Wavelength Brewing Co. as Mycologist Steve Farrar will be at the Science Stage for a sequel to his 2019 talk “Fungus Among Us“.

Did you know that San Diego County has a vibrant mushroom growing industry? Steven Farrar, also long time member of the SDMS, has been a part of that industry for over 25 years, growing a variety of mushrooms for both culinary and health purposes. Mushroom cultivation employs a variety of sciences and technologies, including robotic mushroom farming. Come learn about the amazing world of fungi and its presence in our community.

Again, that’s tonight, September 24th at 8 PM at Wavelength Brewing Co.

Here’s the Facebook link for more information on Steve’s talk.

https://www.facebook.com/events/524905455273668/

As always our talks are 100% free and all ages, so bring the kids!

Plus, if the skies are clear our Big Friendly Telescope may make an appearance!

Also, be on the lookout for these other great events from other Mycological groups happening in October :

• POC Fungi

Nepantla Spora Gallery open 10/2-23 Centro Cultural de la Raza

@ Balboa Park (SAN DIEGO- in person)

• 5 Part Webinar Series with Maria Morrow and Christian Schwarz

◦ $49 starting in October
.

• Fungi Global Summit

◦ Hosted by Fantastic Fungi Louie Schwartzberg

◦ October 15-17, free

◦ 40+ speakers plus live music

◦ Can get lifetime access to All Content for $99
.

• Mushroaming: Daniel Winkler Classes

◦ Register in Advance, $10, Wednesdays

Oct 6 Medicinal Mushrooms :

How to find, identify, and process them

Oct 13 Western Boletes :

On Kings, Queens, Jacks and Beyond

◦ 2022 Tours to Columbia and Bhutan

• PSMS Annual Wild Mushroom Show

(Seattle Oct 23 & 24)

Mush Love,

SDMYCO

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Adventures of a CEO: Five years? That went fast!

Posted on July 22, 2021 by President and CEO Judy Gradwohl

We all talk to ourselves occasionally, and President and CEO Judy Gradwohl became adept at it during the pandemic lockdown. On the occasion of her 5-year work anniversary, Judy reflects on what she experienced, learned, rejoiced, and lamented at the helm of the San Diego Natural History Museum.

The Fungi Film Festival is here!

Posted on July 12, 2021 by SD Myco

Hello Mycophiles!

Just a reminder about our July events, which include Fungi Film Fest coming up. Fungi Film Fest (FFF) is a collection of 30 short fungi related films from 14 different countries. SDMYCO will be hosting screenings over 2 nights. Members and non-SDMYCO members are able to participate in the film screenings!!!

FUNGI FILM FEST REGISTRATION
Register for the screening via EVENTBRITE.

$5 for each night, ~1.25 hours each night

DATES: Saturday July 17, 8pm Amanita
Friday July 23, 8pm Boletus

Open to members and non-members – tell your fungi friends!

For more information about FFF
www.fungifilmfest.com
Take a sneak peak of the films with the FFF trailer.

INTERESTED IN MORE MUSHROOM FILMS?
Check out THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS now playing in Encinitas
– La Paloma Theater, Encinitas
https://www.lapalomatheatre.com/showtimes

We look forward in sharing these July events with you!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

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Happy 4th of July weekend! Reminder for Monday Monthly Meeting & Fungi Film Fest

Posted on July 2, 2021 by SD Myco

Happy 4th of July Weekend Mycophile!

SEE YOU MONDAY FOR OUR MONTHLY MEETING!

Our next Monday Monthly Mushroom meeting is July 5 with Peter Mcoy, Laura Kennedy, and Jason Scott who will be speaking to us about the creation of Fungi Film Fest. Fungi Film Fest (FFF) is a collection of 30 short fungi related films from 14 different countries. SDMYCO will be hosting screenings over 2 nights. Register for the ZOOM Meeting and get your tickets for each viewing. Members and non-SDMYCO members are able to participate in the film screenings!!!

Register in Advance for Monthly Meeting.
When: Jul 5, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

If you are not a member, please join to be able to attend our monthly meeting via zoom.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

FUNGI FILM FEST REGISTRATION
Register for the screening via EVENTBRITE.

$5 for each night, ~1.25 hours each night

DATES: Saturday July 17, 8pm Amanita
Friday July 23, 8pm Boletus

Open to members and non-members – tell your fungi friends!

For more information about FFF
www.fungifilmfest.com
Take a sneak peak of the films with the FFF trailer.

INTERESTED IN MORE MUSHROOM FILMS?
Check out THE TRUFFLE HUNTERS now playing in Encinitas
– La Paloma Theater, Encinitas
https://www.lapalomatheatre.com/showtimes

We look forward in sharing these July events with you!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

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Monthly Mushroom Monday Meeting – July 5

Posted on June 24, 2021 by SD Myco

Hello Mushroom Enthusiasts!

Summer is here! We are not quite ready for full in-person gatherings, but we still want to bring you some fungi fun. Our next Monday Monthly Mushroom meeting is July 5 with Peter Mcoy, Laura Kennedy, and Jason Scott who will be speaking to us about the creation of Fungi Film Fest. Fungi Film Fest (FFF) is a collection of 30 short fungi related films from 14 different countries. SDMYCO will be hosting screenings over 2 nights. Register for the ZOOM Meeting and get your tickets for each viewing. Members and non-SDMYCO members are able to participate!!! Tell your friends from around the world!

Take a sneak peak of the films with the FFF trailer.
Or check out their website www.fungifilmfest.com

Register in Advance for Monthly Meeting.
When: Jul 5, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfuqvpj0vEtB74g6c091_f3aTeMOyBdnP

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You are able to register for the screening via EVENTBRITE.

$5 for each night, ~1.25 hours each night

DATES: Saturday July 17, 8pm Amanita
Friday July 23, 8pm Boletus

Open to members and non-members – tell your fungi friends!

We look forward in sharing these July events with you!

Mush Love,

SDMYCO

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How to make an Oyster Mushroom Po’Boy with Chef Sarah Restivo

Posted on June 10, 2021 by SD Myco

Current SDMS Board of Directors Opportunities

Posted on June 10, 2021 by SD Myco

Do you love mushrooms and want to help others discover and learn about this beautiful and unique kingdom?

Want to make a difference in our group to help facilitate education for others? Help us make a difference!

These are the current Open Positions in the San Diego Mycological Society Board of Directors.

Secretary

Communications Manager

Newsletter Manager

Foray Manager

Volunteer Manager

For more information, contact us

Under Construction

Posted on June 8, 2021 by SD Myco

Please excuse us while we are under construction. Some adjustments had to be made to make our website all it can be. Thank you for your patience… we will be done soon!

Monthly Mushroom Monday Meeting – June 7

Posted on May 10, 2021 by SD Myco

Hello Mycophagists! We cordially invite you to our JUNE Monday Mushroom Monthly Meeting featuring a mushroom cooking workshop, June 7th at 7pm. Join SDMYCO club chef Sara Restivo and Golden Mushroom Co. for a virtual cooking class where you will … Continue reading →

Monthly Monday Mushroom Meeting – May 3

Posted on April 13, 2021 by SD Myco

From ecology to fermentation, in pop culture and in medicine—mushrooms are everywhere. With an explorer’s eye, author Doug Bierend guides readers through the weird, wonderful world of fungi and the amazing mycological movement. In Search of Mycotopia introduces us to … Continue reading →

	September 2021
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		1	2	3	4 Mission Trails Tracking Walk Mission Trails Tracking Walk September 4, 2021 8:30 am - 10:30 am Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119, USA Join experienced San Diego Tracking Team members for a wildlife tracking walk. Learn the art of discovering signs left behind by resident creatures during two hours of âdirt time.â Suitable for the whole family. Donât forget to wear long pants, for kneeling down on your knees to get a closer look, and shoes suitable for trails. Meet in front of the Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center. Rain Cancels. See more details Headwaters Habitat Restoration Headwaters Habitat Restoration September 4, 2021 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Come enjoy the great outdoors and help the River Park Foundation to restore an oak woodland along a free-flowing mountain stream. Volunteers can help create habitat for wildlife and keep water clean by removing invasive plants, watering native plants, and more! This is a great opportunity to give back by getting your hands dirty, learn about local ecology and habitat restoration science, look for wildlife, and spend time in nature. This event takes place at Boulder Creek Preserve, near Descanso (about 1.5 hr drive from central San Diego). Please wear long pants, close-toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) and layers. Bring AT LEAST 32 oz. of water to drink and a snack. Please be aware that this is a remote location with no cell service. Also be aware that you may be working near poison oak. This event occurs on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 2:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Community service hours may be verified. For full location information and to RSVP please contact volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380. See more details Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party Point Loma Native Plant Garden Work Party September 4, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Turn left on to W. Point Loma Blvd. Take your first right onto Greene St. Greene St. dead ends at the Garden. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details • • •	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12 San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party September 12, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3334 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA Volunteer at the San Diego River Garden. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 9am-11am for this family friendly event. All tools provided. Dress in clothes that can get a little dirty. Closed toe shoes required. Activities consist of weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. RSVP's required. Call 619.297.7380 or mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Community service hours can be verified. Directions: See more details •
13	14	15	16	17 Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East September 17, 2021 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Come join the RiverWatch team in East County and learn how we monitor the water quality of the San Diego River! The Team uses a compact electronic sonde to collect real-time data on things like dissolved oxygen content, acidity, and the nutrient content of the water at 15 different locations along the River. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in environmental science or community members who would like to learn more about local ecology. No experience necessary, the Team Leader will show volunteers how to use the sonde and nutrient test kits. Events are every 3rd Friday of the month. Community service may be verified, but only for students needing to complete school assigned hours. RSVP's are required for this event as there are a limited amount of spaces available. Due to the nature of the work, participants must be 15 years or older. For more information and to to RSVP please contact us at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details San Diego River Coalition Meeting San Diego River Coalition Meeting September 17, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Mission Valley Library 2123 Fenton Parkway 92108 Groups and organizations with a common interest in the San Diego River have come together to form the San Diego River Coalition. The San Diego River Coalition also serves as the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for River Park planning efforts. See more details • •	18 Headwaters Habitat Restoration Headwaters Habitat Restoration September 18, 2021 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Come enjoy the great outdoors and help the River Park Foundation to restore an oak woodland along a free-flowing mountain stream. Volunteers can help create habitat for wildlife and keep water clean by removing invasive plants, watering native plants, and more! This is a great opportunity to give back by getting your hands dirty, learn about local ecology and habitat restoration science, look for wildlife, and spend time in nature. This event takes place at Boulder Creek Preserve, near Descanso (about 1.5 hr drive from central San Diego). Please wear long pants, close-toed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) and layers. Bring AT LEAST 32 oz. of water to drink and a snack. Please be aware that this is a remote location with no cell service. Also be aware that you may be working near poison oak. This event occurs on the 1st, 4th, and 5th Saturday of every month from 8:30am to 2:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Community service hours may be verified. For full location information and to RSVP please contact volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or call (619) 297-7380. See more details Coastal Habitat Restoration Project Coastal Habitat Restoration Project September 18, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 5142 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107, USA The Friends of the San Diego River Mouth, a chapter of the San Diego River Park Foundation, needs volunteers with an interest in helping to save and restore one of the last remaining Coastal Dune and Wetland Habitats in San Diego. Please join us from 9:00am to noon. Over 95% of these habitat areas no longer exist in California. Home to many endangered birds, fish and mammals this area needs your help to remain as a viable habitat area. An educational walking tour will be included. Activities include: invasive plant removal, native plant rescue, watering and care of recent plantings, trail maintenance and litter removal. All tools and supplies are provided. Community service hours can be verified for those that need them. Be sure to dress in clothes that can get a little dirty and wear closed-toe shoes, no sandals or flip-flops allowed for safety reasons. Volunteers will meet in the grassy area just inside the Dog Beach parking lot in Ocean Beach at the western end of Voltaire Ave. For more info or to RSVP call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org See more details • •	19 Point Loma Native Plant Garden Point Loma Native Plant Garden September 19, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or email mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Stay on Nimitz past West Point Loma Blvd. and take the Famosa/Catalina Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Famosa Blvd. (Famosa Blvd becomes Catalina Blvd.). Turn right at the traffic light onto Voltaire Street. Turn right onto Mendocino Blvd. The Reserve is located at Mendocino Blvd & Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details Point Loma Native Plant Garden Point Loma Native Plant Garden September 19, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am Point Loma Native Plant Garden Join the Friends of the Point Loma Native Plant garden as they continue to care for this wonderful community native plant garden. All tools and supplies provided. No experience needed and community service hours can be verified. A guided plant walk included. RSVP's required. Please dress in gardening clothes, and closed-toe shoes are required. Call (619) 297-7380 or email mailto:volunteer@sandiegoriver.org Directions: Take I-8 or Sea World Drive to their west end. Follow sign to Nimitz Blvd. Stay on Nimitz past West Point Loma Blvd. and take the Famosa/Catalina Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Famosa Blvd. (Famosa Blvd becomes Catalina Blvd.). Turn right at the traffic light onto Voltaire Street. Turn right onto Mendocino Blvd. The Reserve is located at Mendocino Blvd & Greene St, San Diego, CA 92107. Park on the adjacent residential streets. See more details • •
20	21	22	23	24	25	26 Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley September 26, 2021 8:00 am - 11:30 am Come join the RiverWatch team in Mission Valley and learn how we monitor the water quality of the San Diego River! The Team uses a compact electronic sonde to collect real-time data on things like dissolved oxygen content, acidity, and the nutrient content of the water at 15 different locations along the River. This is the perfect opportunity for students who are interested in gaining experience in environmental science or community members who would like to learn more about local ecology. No experience necessary, the Team Leader will show volunteers how to use the sonde and nutrient test kits. Community service may be verified, but only for students needing to complete school assigned hours. RSVP's are required for this event as there are a limited amount of spaces available. Due to the nature of the work, participants must be at least 15 years old to attend. For more information and to to RSVP please contact us at 619-297-7380 or volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. See more details San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party September 26, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am 3335 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA, United States Volunteer at the San Diego River Garden. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month from 9am-11am for this family friendly event. All tools provided. Dress in clothes that can get a little dirty. Closed toe shoes required. Activities consist of weeding, watering, pruning, trail maintenance and other light gardening projects. RSVP's required. Call 619.297.7380 or email volunteer@sandiegoriver.org. Community service hours can be verified. Directions: See more details • •
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