Holiday Celebration Potluck, December 5th!

Posted on November 28, 2022 by SD Myco

Howdy festive fungi folk!

Here’s the information for our

Holiday Celebration Potluck
December 5, 2022
6:30 – 8:30pm

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.

Gobble gobble,

SDMYCO

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Board of Directors Elections coming this Monday 7th!!!!!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Fungi Friends!

Just a reminder to mark your calendars! Our Annual Board of Directors Election will be held this coming Monday, November 7, 2022.

The more people we have participating, the more we are able to give as an organization, and if you like what we have been contributing or would like to add to our growing community, please consider running for a position!

If you are interested in helping out our volunteer based non-profit organization, please fill out this application so we can get to know you better. We’d love to have you!

Reminder that you can always bring in specimens for identification to our meetings! Let’s show and tell what you’ve found in your local neighborhoods!

Also, more on our upcoming Mushroom Fair … on the next post! ;P

Look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Hasta la fungi!

SDMYCO

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🍄 Annual Board of Directors Election & November Speaker Info! 🍄

Posted on October 25, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello MycoFriends!

We hope you are excited to feel the weather changing! Please keep rain in your thoughts so we can get out into the field and foray!

Reminder that you can always bring in specimens for identification to our meetings! Let’s show and tell what you’ve found in your local neighborhoods!

Mark your calendars! Our Annual Board of Directors Election will be held next month on November 7, 2022.

If you are interested in helping out our volunteer based non-profit organization, please fill out this application so we can get to know you better. We’d love to have you!

Lecture by Jess Starwood

Monday, November 7, 2022
Casa del Prado Room 101
7:00 – 7:15pm Annual Board of Directors Election and announcements
7:15 – 8:30pm lecture and Q&A

Jess Starwood is a writer, naturalist and herbalist in Thousand Oaks, CA. She is the author of “Mushroom Wanderland: A Forager’s Guide to Finding, Identifying and Using More Than 25 Wild Fungi” and writes regularly for The Mycophile and several Edible magazines in SoCal. She founded The Wild Path School, a wild food apprenticeship program in 2020 which strives to connect the community to nature in a positive and sustainable way through an immersive six month program. She also leads wild food group adventures on the West Coast, Southwest United States and Mexico. She is a member of the Culinary Committee for the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) and the Newsletter Editor for the Los Angeles Mycological Society.

Instagram @jess.starwood // www.jstarwood.com

Gratitude Revealed movie screening
Live Q&A with Director Louie Schwartzberg

November 16, 2022
7pm
La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

See info below and hope to see you soon!

Mush Love,
SDMYCO

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Coming this November 16th to La Paloma Theater

Posted on October 11, 2022November 8, 2022 by SD Myco

Gratitude Revealed movie screening
Live Q&A with Director Louie Schwartzberg

November 16, 2022
7pm
La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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Witnessing Condor Conservation from Baja California’s Tallest Peaks

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Judy Gradwohl, President and CEO

Braving electrical storms, wildfires, and heavy snow, two Mexican biologists have traded cell service and city life for the noble task of recovering North America's largest birds from near extinction. President and CEO Judy Gradwohl joined them—and the condors—among the peaks last year. Read about her experience here.

Three Ways to See Wildlife After Dark

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager

Spotting animals in the wild is hard, but researchers from The Nat have a few easy tricks up their sleeves. Here are three things you can do to spot wildlife when it's most active—at night.

Dylan Enright – Monday monthly meeting – Elections upcoming!!

Posted on September 29, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Myco Fam!!

Hope you’ve enjoyed your summer “break”!

Our official season kicks off again this Monday at 7pm with a special lecture::::

Dylan Enright is a 5th year microbiology Ph.D. candidate and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the Glassman Lab at University of California Riverside. His research explores the effect that catastrophic wildfires (ie. “Mega-fires”) have on soil bacteria and fungi. His work includes DNA sequencing based analysis of soil microbial communities in addition to culturing fire adapted fungi and bacteria in the lab for microbial trait-based experiments.

ELECTIONS UPCOMING!!

Also, that time of the year is coming up when we, as myco enthusiasts, would like to help support our fungtastic organization by participating all things SDMYCO related, such as choosing speakers and putting these and other events together, or whatever the assignment may entail and where we can often find a few of us geeking out on mushroom anythings. There are several positions as indicated in the flyer below. The more hands we have, the easier it is on everyone and the more we are able to do. If you like and appreciate what we have going on and would like to see it continue, please consider filling one of the positions in our SDMYCO Board of Directors!!!

Thank you in advance and if interested, please apply here: https://forms.gle/nFZKQMYZJYzaTLUw6

Remember to check out our social media. There’s plenty of great things coming this new season!!!

Keep on rain dancing and can’t wait to see you this Monday!!

Mush love,

SDMYCO

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William Padilla-Brown of Mycosymbiotics, this Monday 26th!

Posted on September 14, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Myco friends!

Please join us for a very special guest lecture by William Padilla-Brown of Mycosymbiotics!

Monday, September 26

6:30 – 8:30pm lecture and Q&A

Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park (adjacent to Natural History Museum)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, please register HERE

$20 admission

$10 admission for members – you received an email with the discount code

More information is below.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Hasta la fungi!

SDMYCO

MycoSymbiotics is a Decentralized Citizen Research Effort put on by William Padilla-Brown. Mycosymbiotics has its Head Research Facility based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. We are a team of dedicated environmental regeneration enthusiasts, on a mission to better our local Ecology and Community through the use of Science!

Like the mycelial network, we branch out radically covering all aspects of Symbiotic biological/sociological function.Since 2015, MycoSymbiotics has kept its focus on collecting native Pennsylvania strains of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms from the wild to study in controlled environments. Since summer 2021, MycoSymbiotics has also made its Algal Culture Collection available. MycoSymbiotics hosts an annual festival the first weekend of August every year focused on increasing the ecological literacy of the attendees and the surrounding communities. Breaking down the name Myco-Fungi and Symbiotic- a close cooperative or interdependent relationship, we strive to develop mutually beneficial relationships with those around us and those we work with. In the big, wild world there are a lot of important players that get overlooked. Our team is focused on putting the unnoticed players into the spotlight by researching their potentials for Ecological Regeneration.

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Mushroom Dye class this Friday August 26!

Posted on August 12, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello fellow Myco-folk!

We hope you are enjoying your warm weather and look forward to the upcoming rainy season.

In the meantime, we have some fun and informative activities for you!

Class Description

In this introductory class you will learn the history and process of mushroom and lichen dyeing. We will explore both local and non-local species and create an item to take home.

Teacher Bio

Sarah Minarik is a foggy Bay Area native, constantly seeking shade and mushrooms in sunny San Diego. She has been passionate about design, textiles and the natural world for the majority of her life. Her love of textiles came from her mother who loved to sew and she transferred these learned skills to costume design as she studied Contemporary Dance at the University of California at Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz was also the place where Sarah really began to get curious about mycology. In 2008 while attending a fungus fair she met Miriam Rice and saw her mushroom dyed textiles. Her jaw dropped – her life forever changed. As a current student of Graphic & Interaction Design at San Diego City College she is so excited to merge her love of design, textiles and mushrooms and share this knowledge with you.

@petrichor.pigments

www.petrichordream.com

All the best to you, be well and hasta la fungi!!

SDMYCO

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This Wild Life: Inside a Botanical Expedition to Baja California

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager

Join us on a recent expedition to the Sierra Juárez of Northern Baja California, where we searched for rare plants and found hope for the future.

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			1	2	3 Mission Trails Tracking Walk Mission Trails Tracking Walk December 3, 2022 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 December 3, 2022 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 December 3, 2022 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 • • •	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11 San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party San Diego River Garden Volunteer Work Party December 11, 2022 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 •
12	13	14	15	16 Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East Water Quality Monitoring--RiverWatch East December 16, 2022 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 December 16, 2022 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 • •	17 Headwaters Habitat Restoration Headwaters Habitat Restoration December 17, 2022 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 •	18 Point Loma Native Plant Garden Point Loma Native Plant Garden December 18, 2022 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 December 18, 2022 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 • •
19	20	21	22	23	24	25 Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley Water Quality Monitoring - Mission Valley December 25, 2022 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 December 25, 2022 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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Holiday Celebration Potluck, December 5th!

Board of Directors Elections coming this Monday 7th!!!!!

Hello Fungi Friends!

🍄 Annual Board of Directors Election & November Speaker Info! 🍄

Hello MycoFriends!

Coming this November 16th to La Paloma Theater

Gratitude Revealed movie screening
Live Q&A with Director Louie Schwartzberg

November 16, 2022
7pm
La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Witnessing Condor Conservation from Baja California’s Tallest Peaks

Three Ways to See Wildlife After Dark

Dylan Enright – Monday monthly meeting – Elections upcoming!!

William Padilla-Brown of Mycosymbiotics, this Monday 26th!

Mushroom Dye class this Friday August 26!

This Wild Life: Inside a Botanical Expedition to Baja California

Hello Fungi Friends!

Hello MycoFriends!

Gratitude Revealed movie screening Live Q&A with Director Louie Schwartzberg

November 16, 2022 7pm La Paloma Theater in Encinitas

Gratitude Revealed movie screening
Live Q&A with Director Louie Schwartzberg

November 16, 2022
7pm
La Paloma Theater in Encinitas