Fungi: An Introduction to a Curious Kingdom

This workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the fungi kingdom.

18 March - Tumut
11 April - Bowning
12 April - Wagga Wagga

It will include an interactive and illustrated seminar on the major fungal groups, the basics of  fungus identification and fungal ecology. Fungal specimens from the local area will be displayed, discussed and examined during the workshop. The importance of soil health on farms and fungal conservation will also be discussed.

Following the indoor session we will make an exciting foray through various local habitat types to  search for species of interest. Supplementary notes will be provided.

The workshop is presented by research ecologist and fungal enthusiast Alison Pouilot.

Come and enjoy this event where you will hear how agricultural fungi protect crops, native fungi that are critical for wildlife and plant habitat, and learn the difference between edible and poisonous mushrooms.

TUMUT workshop

TIME 10.30am to 4.30pm
DATE Wednesday 18th March 2015
WHERE Tumut Racecourse
COST Landcare members – $25pp, non Landcare members $45pp
RSVP Cherie White, Riveirna LLS, ph (02) 69411402 or cherie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au
Places are limited

WAGGA WAGGA & BOWNING workshops

RSVP Karen Jamieson, Murrumbidgee Landcare ph (02) 6933 1443 or office@mli.org.au