Introduction to Fungi: Beginning Mushroom Identification
A 2-day workshop presented by Florence Nishida, M.S., mycologist, Research Associate, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Sponsored by Mountains Restoration Trust.
Day one (9am to 2pm ) - If It's Weird, It Must Be a Mushroom/ Introduction to Fungi.
* Introduction to fungi generally, to the major phylla, to the biological, ecological roles of fungi in our environment, economic value, and description of the general groups of macro-fungi (mushrooms) and characteristics.
* We'll take a walk in the Cold Creek Preserve to understand the role of habitat, substrate, why, when and where they fruit, and how to spot hidden mushrooms.
* We will collect specimens correctly and return to the classroom and set up spore prints for the next day's study.
* Introduction to a few important genera (best edibles, most poisonous) for recognition in the future.
Day two (9am to 3pm) - Introduction to the important groups and genera of mushrooms.
* Presentation of the key characters needed for identification of mushroom genera and species.
* Learning to recognize several locally common important genera - critical characteristics.
* Participants will learn how to look at, describe, and then key out to a correct identification, the specimen in hand.
When: February 27 & 28 (Sat. - Sun.)
Where: Headwaters Corner at Calabasas (Mulholland Hwy.)
Fee: $125 for the 2-day workshop.
+ Or Send checks to:
Mountains Restoration Trust
3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability by both Florence Nishida and the Mountains Restoration Trust. * Participants must sign up for both sessions.