Yarrilinks is thrilled to present a special workshop on ecology of fungi.

Relative to plants and animals, the diversity and significance of fungi is little known. Yet fungi are vital in creating and stabilising soils, nourishing and interconnecting plants, recycling nutrients, retaining and filtering water, restoring environmental damage and essentially underpinning ecosystem health and resilience.

This workshop introduces participants to the diversity of the Kingdom Fungi and the basic principles of fungus identification, including fungi from the various local habitat types and those from further afield.

In addition to the ecological and mycological aspects, we will also discuss cultural and conservation aspects of fungi.

There will be opportunity for participants to examine and handle fungus specimens.

Workshop Timeline:

10:00 am: Arrive for interactive session with fungi specimens
11:45 am: Break for lunch
12:30 pm: Field session
2:30 pm: Workshop close

Lunch will be provided, so RSVP is essential for catering purposes. Attendance is free for Yarrilinks members. If you live or work in the Yarrilinks area, you are eligible to sign up for a free Yarrilinks membership.

About the presenter:

Alison Pouliot, BA (Philosophy), BSc Hons (Zoology), PhD (Ecology/Mycology) is an ecologist, environmental photographer and author and has presented over 800 environmental seminars, forays and workshops in Australia and internationally. She greatly enjoys working with people from all walks of life to tap into their passions and ideas about the environment and environmental issues, with a focus on fungi. More information at www.alisonpouliot.com