Discover the Fungi of the North: Lecture & Book Launch for Mushrooms of Alaska
Join us for a special evening celebrating the release of Mushrooms of Alaska, the first comprehensive field guide dedicated to Alaska’s astonishing fungal diversity. This groundbreaking book is authored by renowned mycologists Noah Siegel, Steve Trudell, and Kate Mohatt.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14th – 7:30
📍 Location: Center for Urban Horticulture / University of Washington
🎟 Admission: Free – and Open to the Public
The event will feature a captivating lecture by Noah Siegel, who will share stunning photography, fascinating natural history, and insights gained from years of fieldwork across Alaska. Co-author Steve Trudell will also be in attendance to answer questions and sign books. (Co-author Kate Mohatt will be joining in spirit from Alaska!)
Mushrooms of Alaska is a must-have guide for mushroom enthusiasts, foragers, naturalists, and anyone curious about the hidden world of fungi in the Far North. Whether you’re an experienced mycophile or just beginning to notice the mushrooms around you, this lecture will deepen your appreciation for these essential and mysterious organisms.
Books will be available for purchase and signing after the lecture.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity be among the first persons to have the opportunity to purchase this exciting new book and meet the authors. Please come join us to learn from the experts, and celebrate the extraordinary fungal life of Alaska!
Noah is one of North America’s foremost field mycologists; he has spent over three decades seeking, photographing, identifying, and furthering his knowledge about all aspects of macrofungi. He travels and lectures extensively across America, following the mushrooms from coast to coast.
Noah was the recipient of the 2022 North American Mycological Association’s Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. His primary research interest is on the taxonomy and systematics of fungi.
He authored, along with Christian Schwarz, Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast, a Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California and Mushrooms of Cascadia, a Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest, as well as A Field Guide to the Rare Fungi of California's National Forests.
This event is in person only – there will be NO ZOOM option. ****
****: special note: PSMS members who are unable to attend will have the opportunity to watch a recorded version of the lecture after the event for a period of 30 days – details to follow.
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