Fungi Foray: Beatrix goes Bonkers
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Women are thought to have been crucial keepers of fungal lore across cultures throughout the centuries. They knew which mushrooms could cure and which could K*ll.
Interest in fungi has now hit an all-time high, but in 1155 Hildegard von Bingen was already writing about them in her herball, Liber Simplicis Medicinae, some in a code that has never been fully deciphered. Who were the pioneering female mycologists? How did First Nations women find underground truffle fungi in the desert? And can you name the Australian woman who has discovered at least 20 new species of fungi? In this interactive foray, Alison will share stories of the trail-blazing women behind important mycological discoveries and those who are leading the way today and open it up to your stories as well. Cβmon ladies, don your boots, grab your magnifying glass, and come and help us find mushrooms!
You are welcome to bring some fungi inspired morning tea to share.
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Interest in fungi has now hit an all-time high, but in 1155 Hildegard von Bingen was already writing about them in her herball, Liber Simplicis Medicinae, some in a code that has never been fully deciphered. Who were the pioneering female mycologists? How did First Nations women find underground truffle fungi in the desert? And can you name the Australian woman who has discovered at least 20 new species of fungi? In this interactive foray, Alison will share stories of the trail-blazing women behind important mycological discoveries and those who are leading the way today and open it up to your stories as well. Cβmon ladies, don your boots, grab your magnifying glass, and come and help us find mushrooms!
You are welcome to bring some fungi inspired morning tea to share.
Get Tickets
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