San Diego Citizen Science Network

Using Data to Drive Decisions About the Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard

Posted on October 18, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

The flat-tailed horned lizard has the most limited distribution of any horned lizard species in the United States, and its habitats have been impacted by development, off-road vehicle activity, and more. Using records of where the animal has been observed, coupled with data from the museum’s historic collections, scientists can understand the environmental factors that shape patterns of biodiversity and learn what the lizard needs to survive.

Citizen Scientists Help Study an Invasive Beetle Along San Diego River

Posted on October 17, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

Professionally trained researchers can’t be everywhere at all times. Citizen science projects, including one focused on the invasive shot hole borer beetle, provide opportunities for regular people to contribute to science.

SDMYCO Board of Directors – Call for Applications!

Posted on October 10, 2019 by SD Myco

Become a Board Member! We have begun the 2019/2020 SDMYCO season and we are looking to fill a few board vacancies and other roles during our annual election at the November monthly meeting on Monday 11/4. All active (paid) members will have … Continue reading →

Calling All SDMYCO Citizen Scientists for Continental Mycoblitz 10/20-27

Posted on October 10, 2019 by SD Myco

Calling All SDMYCO Citizen Scientists! Join us as we participate in the Second Continental Mycoblitz of 2019 – October 20-27. A mycoblitz, similar to a ‘bioblitz’, is an intense and time-limited survey, completed by ordinary citizens (like you!) of all … Continue reading →

Insect and Spider Biodiversity on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Posted on October 8, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

Camp Pendleton retains an incredible amount of biodiversity, including insects and spiders that are critical to ecosystem health. Museum scientists are partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps to study and document them, with the goal of creating a baseline inventory of what lives where.

Fantastic Fungi Tickets on Sale! Screenings coming to San Diego November 3rd + 5th.

Posted on October 8, 2019 by SD Myco

The San Diego Mycological Society and OM Mushrooms are delighted to be in partnership with Fantastic Fungi to present two showings of the beautiful film by Moving Art Director Louie Schwartzberg.

When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration, and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world.

Fantastic Fungi is a consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil, and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offer us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges.

View the trailer and gather your friends to join us at one of the upcoming showings.

Sunday, November 3 @ 4:00pm

La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas

Tickets $15, Purchase HERE

Tuesday, November 5th @ 8:30pm. Doors open @ 7:45.

Hotel del Coronado/Exponential Medicine Conference 2019

Tickets $20, Purchase HERE

Bats Love Bridges: Champion Bug Zappers Claim Squatters Rights

Posted on October 4, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

Bridges make great bat roosts. But what happens with the bridge is crumbling and needs repair? That’s where our scientists come in.

Conserving the Dunes of Baja California

Posted on September 30, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

Who doesn’t love dune bugs? Our entomologists are studying insects in the dunes of Baja California to gather data that will help inform conservation decisions around these incredibly unique—but potentially threated—ecosystems.

A New SDMYCO Season is Here! First meeting Monday, 10/7.

Posted on September 28, 2019 by SD Myco

SDMYCO Newsletter – September 2019

Hey hey mycophiles! The SDMYCO season is upon us and we are so, so ready for it!⁠

Our first meeting of the season is just a few weeks away on Monday, October 7th. Gather your curious friends and come join us to immerse yourself in all things mushroom.⁠ As a reminder we meet the first Monday of each Month, October – May.

October Meeting Agenda

Monday 10/7 – 6:30 – 8pm @ Balboa Park

1650 El Prado, Room 101 – Google Map

5pm: Meet the speaker! Dinner @ Blue Water Seafood Grill at 3667 India St. Open to the public.

6:30: Identification Talk

6:45pm: Welcome / Club Business / Board Nominations

7-8pm: Speaker Michelle Hinojosa

Foraging for Wellbeing – Mushroom Identification for Relief of Anxiety + Depression

Upcoming Events + Membership

Encouraged by a bountiful last season, we have organized a stellar line-up of speakers, workshops, forays and other myco surprises (!!!) that we are excited to share with you this season.

While our monthly meetings are open to the public (bring your family and friends!), many of our offerings throughout the season will be member-only benefits (Forays/Classes/Dinners). Membership is only $25/year for the whole family! Encourage your friends to join @ www.SDmyco.org/membership.

SAVE THE DATES!

Nat Talk: The Remarkable Universe of Fungi

w/ mycologist and author Lawrence Millman

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 @ 7 PM

San Diego Natural History Museum

SDMYCO is excited to co-host two magical screenings of the long awaited documentary Fantastic Fungi on November 3rd + 5th.

Tickets on sale now!!

More info to come in a follow-up email.

That’s all for now … See you soon friends!

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Conserving the California Red-Legged Frog

Posted on September 27, 2019 by theNAT | San Diego Natural History Museum

Museum scientists are taking action to restore California Red-legged Frog habitat in Baja California in response to massive declines in their population.

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