Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)
The Mycoblitz is part of a major multi-year effort to document the fungi at Point Reyes. This event usually occurs at least once every winter and the public is encouraged to participate. Participants search for mushrooms and fungi in Point Reyes for a few hours, and then reconvene to show what they found and to see what others discovered. All levels of mycological experience are welcome. Learn about the fungi, have fun, meet local amateur and professional mycologists, and contribute to science!
The Fungus Fair is an opportunity to learn about the fungi gathered by more than 100 volunteers who are helping to collect, identify and catalog the species of mushrooms at the Point Reyes National Seashore. Amateur mycologists will be on hand to talk about mushrooms, their role in the environment, and more!
For the 2008-2009 winter season, the Bay Area Mycological Society's Point Reyes Fungus Fair was held on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Mushrooms and fungus were on display at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. The Mycoblitz was not held this year, but park visitors were welcome to join local mushroom walks on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Download the Fourth Annual Fungus Fair Flyer (76 KB PDF)
Go to the web site or contact the Bay Area Mycological Society, David Rust or Ben Becker for more details. For more information about mushrooms at the Point Reyes National Seashore, visit our Mushrooms and other Fungi page. For directions and a map, visit our Directions page.
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