Finding Our Way Home with Fungi with Aaron Tupac — Dec 6, 2026
Description
Fungi are everywhere, and as our neighbors, fungi can offer us hope and insight on how life works. Without fungi, we wouldn’t have the plants that sustain us today, and we wouldn’t have the food and medicines we use every day. Through the view of ecology, the scientific study of the interconnected relationships of living things, perhaps we can learn how to work with fungi and how to live responsibly on a damaged planet.
Join us for this mushroom walk and talk to learn about fungi and their ways of building relationships in ecosystems with plants and animals.
Please note this is not a foraging class. Prepare to walk for 2 hours on an easy/moderate trail on unpaved paths. Children are welcome. Children under 12 do not need a ticket. Please wear warm layers and closed-toe shoes. Bring water. The exact address and meetup instructions will be emailed before class.
Aaron Tupac (they/them) is a conservation mycologist, educator, and community organizer based in Los Angeles whose work explores fungi and their essential role in the interconnection of all living beings. Aaron is the organizer of the fungi-focused community education group Exploring the Mycoverse and works as a fungi collector for the Fungal Diversity Survey on their CA Fungal Diversity Survey Project, the first state-wide project of its kind. Aaron also serves as the chair of the North American Mycological Association’s Conservation and Stewardship Committee. Aaron is passionate about making fungi education inclusive and cultivating better relationships with the land.
📅 Refund Policy: Refunds are available up to seven days before the event. Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors. Thank you for your understanding.
FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
Within seven days, refunds and credits are no longer available, as this helps us plan responsibly and support our instructors.Thank you for your understanding.
If the event is more than seven days away:
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You’ll receive a confirmation email. Refunds usually return to the original payment method in 2–5 business days.
🎟️ Enrollment Threshold for Classes: We require a minimum of five participants for a class to run; when enrollment falls below that number, we may need to cancel the class in order to responsibly cover program costs and maintain an engaging experience for those attending. If this happens we will refund the ticket price. We are not able to refund credit card charges.
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- What if it rains?
Rain or Shine Policy
Our classes generally take place rain or shine. We do not cancel classes simply because rain is forecast; however, the safety of our students, instructors, and staff comes first. In the event of severe weather or unsafe conditions, we will evaluate the situation on a case-by-case basis and may modify, relocate, postpone, or cancel a class. If TPF cancels or postpones a class due to weather, registered participants will be notified as soon as possible and offered a refund or the option to transfer their registration to a rescheduled date when available.
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