Grateful to gather and serve as the new San Diego Mycological Society Board of Directors.
Happy Thanksgiving from SDMYCO
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Hello Mushroom Enthusiasts!
We are proud to announce that our very own Board Members: Cassandra Ablola, Siena McKim and Matthew Meyer were accepted to this year’s program of the Fungi Film Fest. Congratulations!
2021 Official Program
6 hours. 15 countries. 30+ films.
The FFF streams online Nov. 16–18, and 26–28 (see website for details)
Mush Love,
SDMYCO BOARD
MONDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Monday Monthly Mushroom Meetings will be in-person at Balboa Park Prado Room 101. We will be following strict Balboa Park guidelines, which require everyone no matter vaccination status to wear a mask indoors. We will also be spacing out the chairs to give people some distancing between participants. You don’t have to be a member to attend the meetings!
NEXT MEETING:
SPEAKER BIO:
Pat Murphy, a documentary filmmaker and professional film editor has always gravitated towards historical and biographical storytelling. Pat’s work as an editor has been featured on the national networks of PBS and Showtime, as well as major news brands like People magazine. As an independent producer, his films have been shown in museums, international film festivals, and in-studio on Channel 13 in New York City. Psychedelia has been independently shown at Telluride Mushroom Festival and at other local city events.
Psychedelia Documentary:
The History and Science of Mystical Experience
COMING TO SAN DIEGO THEATER 2022!
The documentary chronicles the use of psychedelic substances in controlled research studies that began in the 1960s. The film tells the story of medical professionals who have re-introduced these compounds into a legal and growing field of study. It is a first-person account from a study on end-of-life anxiety exploring the profound, life-altering insights psychedelics induce in participants and what these insights might mean for society at large. There is a current expanding push to explore the efficacy of using psychedelics for several mental health disorders.
Other Mushroom Related Events:
Micelio Latino: Latin American Mycological Web!
Paul Stamets: A Live Online Talk on Psilocybin Mushrooms and the Mycology of Consciousness
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO ON OUR UPCOMING 24TH ANNUAL FUNGUS FAIR!
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Need-to-Know Facts for Giving Tuesday Donors. Click here to see our Giving Tuesday donation page. Live now through December 1.
Not sure what Giving Tuesday is or how you can participate as a donor? We’ve got you covered.
When you think about Thanksgiving weekend traditions, it’s hard not to immediately land on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The shopping (and hopefully saving) is part of the long-standing transition into the year-end holiday season. While many people are already spending more to check off all of the names on their shopping lists, Giving Tuesday rounds out the long weekend as a critical day to give back to charitable causes.
Picture this: Holiday sales during November and December are forecasted to exceed $843 billion in 2021. Now imagine how many people or places in need could see relief from ongoing challenges if just one billion of those dollars were donated.
#GivingTuesday is only becoming more popular and impactful each year as social media spreads the word. If it’s your first time participating, you’re in good hands. We’re walking you through the easiest way to find causes, show your support, and complete donations this year.
When Is Giving Tuesday?
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 – All Day! Mark your calendar! Giving Tuesday is always the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the day directly after Cyber Monday.
What Is Giving Tuesday?
GivingTuesday started as a day for anyone, anywhere to give, and it’s grown into the biggest giving movement in the world.
Giving Tuesday sets new donation records each year to help nonprofits such as environmental organizations like I Love A Clean San Diego, food banks, healthcare organizations, natural disaster relief, and many more gather the support they need to make a true impact on the communities they serve before the year is over.
Giving Tuesday is more significant than ever in its ninth year and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, it’s now the second-largest giving day of the year for nonprofit organizations to fundraise, only surpassed by December 31.
If organizations see enough momentum on Giving Tuesday, they may be able to turn that success into a year-end campaign as well. The beauty of this day for nonprofits is that people are excited and passionate to help ignite change, allowing nonprofits of all sizes and sectors to drive their missions forward with bolstered support.
What Is the History of Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to counteract the spending of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with philanthropic giving to charities in need of support. It started in the U.S. and has quickly made its way across more than 70 countries. You’ll likely see the day branded as “#GivingTuesday” to emphasize the collaborative power of social media to spread the word.
As we move forward into a new year that will continue to reflect the impact of COVID-19, 84% of donors intend to give the same amount or more than they did in 2020.
How to Become a Giving Tuesday Donor
Feeling inspired? Let’s dive into how you can make a difference on Giving Tuesday.
Organizations of various cause sectors, sizes, locations, and goals come together on Giving Tuesday, giving you endless ways to show support.
Here are a few ways you can plan to show support for I Love A Clean San Diego
What Is Giving Tuesday Bringing to the Holiday Season?
The end of the year is a time for reflection and getting ready for fresh starts. If you’ve ever thought about giving back around this time but weren’t sure where to begin, we hope you now know why Giving Tuesday is an excellent opportunity to do so.
If this is your first time participating in Giving Tuesday, you may be on your way to an entirely new tradition to share with your friends and family ahead of the holidays. Regardless of how you choose to support nonprofits, you’ll be joining a global movement for good.
Share this post with anyone asking “what is Giving Tuesday” and get your inner circles involved in a day to remember for the best kick-off to the holiday season.
We also encourage you to share how you’re getting involved on Giving Tuesday on your social media channels.
Content contributed Classy.org, I Love A Clean San Diego’s online giving solution.
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Dear Fungi Enthusiasts,
We would love to invite you to check out the Fungi Film Fest at https://www.fungifilmfest.com/
You can also look at their program here https://www.fungifilmfest.com/program
Congratulations to our own very own, San Diego Mycological Society and Board of Directors members, Cassandra Ablola, Siena McKim and Matthew Meyer, whom submitted a film which got accepted into the Fungi Film Festival, called, “Foraged!” Big applause to you!
You can check out the program page for times and information.
Mush Love
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Hello Mycophiles!
Hopeful days of rain here in San Diego! YES!
Join us Monday November 1st, for a riveting night. First, we will hold our annual Myco Board elections. We need your help. Interested in being part of the Board? We have open positions that need to be filled so we can create a year of mushroom related events for our community! We welcome all those individuals excited about growing our local Mycelial network. Our board meets the third Monday of every month, most meetings are currently held via zoom.
After that, we will be welcoming Aviva Borenstein, our November monthly speaker, sharing her adventures of mushroom and art. Come listen to Aviva as she takes us on her journey of creating and selling mushroom art, including work with mushroom leather! Yes, like Paul Stamets’ famous hat. She will also talk about what it was like working at different mushroom farms. You may have even met her as one of our vendors at our Fungus Fair 2020.
MORE ABOUT ELECTIONS:
SDMYCO is a non-profit group whose purpose is to foster and expand the understanding and appreciation of mycology (that is the study of mushrooms and fungi).
We are looking for Fungi Fanatics to Join the Team! Become a SDMYCO Board Member. Elections will take place during our November 1st, Monday Monthly Mushroom Meeting.
We are an all-volunteer club, and have a number of current openings for board positions. If you would like to get involved WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU. You do not need experience in mycology or mushrooms, just a desire to participate with a great group of engaging people. If this is you, please reach out by filling the application form, and let’s have a conversation. I look forward to hearing from you.
I would like to take a moment to thank all past board members for their hard work in helping SDMYCO thrive through these past 20+ years.
MONDAY MONTHLY MEETING:
Monday Monthly Mushroom Meetings will be in-person at Balboa Park Prado Room 101. We will be following strict Balboa Park guidelines, which require everyone no matter vaccination status to wear a mask indoors. We will also be spacing out the chairs to give people some distancing between participants. You don’t have to be a member to attend the meetings!
MEETING:
Monday, Nov 1st @ Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park
6:30pm – 8:00pm
SPEAKER BIO: Aviva Borenstein, born in Israel, is an eco-world traveler passionate about mushrooms working in mushroom farms in San Diego and Mexico, and even volunteered in one in Nepal! She is a phenomenal painter, artist and yoga-instructor. She teaches Hebrew as well as speaks Spanish and is learning Arabic. She loves to cook and eat mushrooms and spends most of her time in nature with her beloved dog Amadou! Her vivacious attitude towards life brings out the best in others around her. Come find out for yourself.
Still time to check out some OCTOBER from other Mushroom Groups:
May the Spores be with You,
SDMYCO BOARD
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ELECTIONS:
SDMYCO is a non-profit group whose purpose is to foster and expand the understanding and appreciation of mycology (that is the study of mushrooms and fungi).
We are looking for Fungi Fanatics to Join the Team! Become a SDMYCO Board Member. Elections will take place during our November 1st, Monday Monthly Mushroom Meeting.
We are an all-volunteer club, and have a number of current openings for board positions. If you would like to get involved WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU. You do not need experience in mycology or mushrooms, just a desire to participate with a great group of engaging people. If this is you, please reach out by filling the application form, and let’s have a conversation. I look forward to hearing from you.
I would like to take a moment to thank all past board members for their hard work in helping SDMYCO thrive through these past 20+ years.
MONTHLY MEETING:
JOIN US NOV 1! We have resumed our Monday Monthly Mushroom Meetings in-person at Balboa Park Prado Room 101. We will be following Balboa Park guidelines, which require everyone no matter vaccination status to wear a mask indoors. We will also be spacing out the chairs to give people some distancing between participants. You dont have to be a member to attend the meetings!
MEETING:
Monday, Nov 1st @ Casa del Prado Room 101 in Balboa Park
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Check out Happenings in OCTOBER from other Mushroom Groups:
May the Spores be with You,
SDMYCO
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Mushroom Enthusiasts!!!
San Diego Mycological Society Season is upon us once again and, for the time being, we are resuming out Monday Monthly Mushroom Meetings in-person at Balboa Park Prado Room 101. (meeting page).
We will be following Balboa Park guidelines, which require everyone no matter vaccination status to wear a mask indoors. (Please see attachments)
We will also be spacing out the chairs to give people some distancing between participants. You don’t have to be a member to attend the meetings!
MEETING:
Monday, October 4th : The World is Your Oyster Mushroom! Development of Mushroom Festivals, Forays, and Camps.
SPEAKER BIO: Cassandra Ablola and Michelle Jachimowicz are long time members and volunteers for SDMYCO. They are going to show and tell about the development of Mushroom Festivals, Forays and Camps as well as share their mushroom adventures at different Fungus Festivals & Forays.
ELECTIONS:
We would also like to take this opportunity to call all enthusiasts that are interested in joining the SDMYCO Board!!! Elections will be held at our Monday Monthly Mushroom Meeting November 1. We have a few positions open, check the website for more details. SDMYCO board is a group of diverse and dedicated volunteers that gather to bring mushroom events, classes and workshops to San Diego. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the Month. We have tons of ideas we would like to see fruition and would love your help!
Submit Board Member Application: https://forms.gle/
Mush Love,
SDMYCO
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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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