# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a speaker series with author and TEDxBoston speaker Melany Kahn, discussing all things mushroom and connecting with nature.About this EventSpeaker Series: Melany KahnThursday, November 20th, 2025 5-7PMDoors open at 4PM to explore the grounds and art.Melany Kahn, author and TEDxBoston speaker, offers a talk on how a curiosity of mushrooms and all of nature is at the heart of the long-term-care of our planet, the essential role fungi play in ecosystems, and the beauty of connecting with nature. The talk, designed as an access point for all generations of a family, will be followed by a Q&A, and a cooking demonstration and tasting - How to cook fungi for the non-mushroom lovers in your life! A copy of her book, Mason Goes Mushrooming, is included with the ticket.BIOMelany Kahn is a second-generation mushroom hunter who learned foraging from her parents, the late abstract painter Emily Mason and landscape painter Wolf Kahn. A former film production professor at NYU, she has led educational foraging walks since 2002, teaching children and adults to identify and cook edible mushrooms. Melany is a member of the North American Mycological Association's Education Committee and serves on the board of Monadnock Mushroomers Unlimited. She holds a BA in English/Creative Writing from Wesleyan University, an MSW from Boston College, and an MFA in Film from NYU's Tisch School. Her debut children's book, Mason Goes Mushrooming, reflects her passion for nature and education.Learn More about MelanyRefund and Weather PolicyTickets are non-refundable. Please note that all events at Alnoba are rain or shine. 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If you do not get an email notifying you that the event is cancelled, that means the event is still going forward as scheduled. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kensington/speaker-series-fungi-family-and-the-future/100001374737840889 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kensington - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Alnoba - **lat**: 42.91598279999999 - **long**: -70.93567709999999 - **full address**: Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b77ed4ccff3d4ba1e9059faf681e79fa3d05893e1c886aa756162ca475b5f187-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5a7666-gmir.jpg?v=1750466816 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future being held? - **A:** Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future takes place on Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future? - **A:** Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future is organized by Alnoba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Speaker Series: Fungi, Family & The Future is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kensington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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