

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PSMS January Meeting with Dr. Bitty Roy - Oaks, Mushrooms, and Fire
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Bitty Roy - Oaks, Mushrooms, and Fire
Free and open to the Public!!

Come and enjoy an evening of photographs and stories about macrofungi in the oak forests and savannahs of the PNW. The oak habitat has been relatively underexplored for macrofungi, yet it is a rich habitat because the trees are mycorrhizal and there are also grassland fungi present. We have data from a comparison of burned versus unburned oak woodlands, and from a fire chronosequence in the S. Willamette Valley. If time allows, comparison will be made with other oak-associated fungi from across the USA (Arizona, Minnesota, Kansas, Massachusetts and Florida).

Dr. Bitty Roy is a renowned mycologist, forest ecologist, and Professor Emerita at the University of Oregon, known for her wide-ranging research on fungal ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and the impacts of environmental change on forest health. Her work spans continents and disciplines, from studying pathogen dynamics in tropical forests to uncovering the intricate relationships among fungi, trees, and disturbance in the Pacific Northwest.

In recent years, Dr. Roy has focused extensively on the ecology of oaks, their associated fungal communities, and the role fire plays in shaping these symbioses. Her research combines field observation, experimental ecology, and community science partnerships to better understand how fungi influence the resilience and regeneration of oak ecosystems.

Dr. Roy is also well known to regional mushroom enthusiasts for her engaging teaching style, contributions to mycological societies, and her ability to connect complex scientific concepts to real-world forest issues. Her work continues to deepen our understanding of how fungi, fire, and trees intertwine to shape the landscapes of the West.

Please join us at our Monthly General Meeting on Tuesday, January 13th at the Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington. Doors open at 7:00 PM. There will not be a live Zoom recording of this event, but we will post the talk afterward on our webpage for members only. (This recording will be available for 30 days.)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/psms-january-meeting-with-dr-bitty-roy-oaks-mushrooms-and-fire/200029486870413
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98105
- **lat**: 47.6581
- **long**: -122.29029
- **full address**: 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98105

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- **organizer**: Puget Sound Mycological Society (https://allevents.in/org/puget-sound-mycological-society/26499945)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98105
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Puget Sound Mycological Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, nonprofit, health-wellness
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