San Diego Citizen Science Network

Monthly Meeting with Les Braund – “Lichens” plus “A Brief Introduction to Mushrooms”

Posted on March 29, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Myco friends!

Our Monthly Monday Mushroom Meeting is coming up this Monday, April 4th.

Titled: “Lichens”- plus “ A Brief Introduction to Mushrooms” with LES BRAUND.

Les Braund worked as a carpenter and contractor for 40 years. He was president for the Friends of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve from 2011 – 2021 and regularly leads nature walks in Los Peñasquitos Canyon. He served as president for the San Diego Mycological Society in 2000 – 2005 and also served in 2017. Les is very knowledgeable in identifying lichens and enjoys looking at their details under a microscope.

See you there!

MONTHLY MUSHROOM MEETING

APRIL 4, 2022 @ 6:30pm, Casa del Prado, Balboa

Presentation will be in-person

• Mask wearing as required for Balboa Park indoor events

• Please bring specimens found over the weekend for ID.

Photo of Les Braund, Else Vellinga, Elio Schaechter & Bonni Thoresen

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Four Favorite Wildflower Walks

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Stephania Villar, Digital Communications Manager

Wildflower season is here! There are lots of trails where you can see wildflowers in San Diego County (especially after a wet winter), but our Canyoneers have picked some lesser-known hikes where you can spot those beautiful blooms.

It’s a Botanical Bonanza! Six New Species Discovered in One Week

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager

After poring over our botany collection, a visiting expert names several species new to science.

Documentary screening – Psychedelia – The History and Science of Mystical Experience

Posted on March 14, 2022 by SD Myco

FILM SCREENING

SDMYCO and OM Mushrooms would like to invite you for a special film screening of the documentary Psychedelia. Produced by director Pat Murphy over the last decade. The film takes viewers on a journey through origins and resurgence of psychedelic research and explores how spiritual experiences are transforming mental health. There will also be a special live panel

Event Details

When: March 31, 6 pm or 9:15pm In-person Live Screening

Where: La Paloma Theater
471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas CA, 92024

*** There will be a special LIVE PANEL to further discuss these emerging methods and findings, for the 6 o’clock showing. The 9:15 showing will get to view the panel segment from a recording sent later in the week ***

Watch Film Trailer

Get your Tickets!

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Museum Specimen Confirms: Capybaras Once Roamed San Diego

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Cypress Hansen, Science Communications Manager

The San Luis Rey River Valley is home to the first fossil evidence of modern capybara ancestors in North America

24th Annual SDMS Mushroom Fair was a huge success!!

Posted on March 2, 2022 by SD Myco

Thank you for all who supported our 24th San Diego Mycological Society Mushroom Fair!

Whether you were a volunteer, board member, vendor or just attending… you make our society and activities special!

We had our biggest fair yet and it is all thanks to you!!

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Monthly Monday Mushroom Meeting with Pat Nolan! ++

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Myco friends!

After a wonderfully successful and record-breakingly busy Mushroom Fair full of fun, friends and fungi, we have strengthened our community mycelial network!

We are delighted to follow up with our own Pat Nolan who will speak this Monday, March 7th, on Mycology and Plant Pathology. The presentation will be in-person in room 101 and please note to bring a mask as it is a required policy for Balboa Park indoors.

Also, if you should find specimens over the weekend, please bring in for ID.

Looking forward to seeing you next Monday!

Mush love,

SDMYCO

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Fungus Fair Speakers!

Posted on February 23, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Myco amigos!

Here is a list of our amazing speakers for this Sunday at our 2022 Fungus Fair!

Please remember:::

Foray on Saturday to bring in specimens to our ID table for the fair. Try to fill out a specimen list if at all possible.
Tell your friends about the Mushroom Fair.
Make sure to check our social media as we are able to share more content on those platforms!
Come have fun and ready to support our local vendors!

Excited to see you on Sunday!

SDMYCO

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Mushroom Fair call for volunteers! Plus, Speakers and Foray lists 🍄

Posted on February 15, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello fellow Myco friends!!

Just a reminder to join us on Sunday, February 27, 2022 for our favorite event of the year, the San Diego Mycological Society Mushroom Fair!

This is our official call out for volunteers that can help us make this event a success. We both appreciate and cannot do this without you!

Thanks in advance for your help!!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Here is our speaker list for this year’s Fungus Fair. You are sure to not want to miss them!

Also, although the conditions were dry and warm, we were able to have a successful second foray at Los Peñasquitos Canyon on Sunday, February 6h, 2022 with our new friend and speaker for our February monthly meeting, Noah Siegel. Here is the species list for that day as well as our group photo.

May today’s rain bring with it the fruits of love of the mycological kingdom!

Mush love,

SDMYCO

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Zoom – Member Only Meeting Tonight

Posted on February 7, 2022 by SD Myco

Hello Mycophiles,

Tonight’s Monthly Monday Mushroom meeting will be held virtually for members only.

In-person participation at the meeting will not be allowed on this occasion, but we look forward to resuming soon.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. – SDMYCO

P.S. If you would like to join as a member, please visit our membership page HERE.

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