FungiMentals of the Kingdom Fungi

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

via Zoom (again!)

Have you ever wondered about those weird things sprouting in your yard after a rain. Some are beautiful while others are more gnarly. What ever they are they are important to the ecology of your yard. The February meeting will take a closer look at the weird but wonderful fungi kingdom. Julie Mullis, Outreach Park Ranger at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

near Wilksboro, NC will move us from defining the elusive fungus organism to describing its lifestyle, types, uses, folklore, and most beloved and notorious members. Julie will use both photographs and samples of mushrooms and other fruiting bodies in her presentation.

With the Omicron variant still going strong, the MAS Board has decide the February meeting will again be via Zoom. If you are a MAS member you will receive the link on Wednesday, February 2nd. If you are not a member and would like to join us, contact Judy Walker [birdwalker@me.com] to receive the link.

American Cauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis americana) ©Jeff Pippen