# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Florida Native Plant Society Meeting: Mushrooms
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: "Introduction to Mycology: Taxonomy and Identification"
Speaker:
Scott Ostuni, MycologistAbout this EventLocation:St Paul's Episcopal Church, Winter Haven: Parish Hall656 Ave L NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881Topic:"Introduction to Mycology: Taxonomy and Identification"Speaker:Scott Ostuni, MycologistBio: Scott Ostuni is a Florida-based mycologist specializing in fungal diversity, taxonomy, and species discovery in the southeastern United States. His research combines fieldwork, microscopy, and DNA-based methods to clarify fungal identities and relationships. Scott has published peer-reviewed research on Florida fungi and has described multiple new mushroom species. He is known for presenting clear, engaging talks that make mycology accessible while maintaining scientific rigor. Scott uses his expertise and enthusiasm to inspire and engage a growing community of aspiring mycologists working to document Florida’s rich fungal biodiversity.Affiliations:NAMA DNA Sequencing CommitteeEntheome (Entheogen Genome Project)Mycota LabsFlorida Mycological Society  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7885bc40-30aa-11f1-898c-b1ec16c3517f-rimg-w653-h740-dca5a5a8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/florida-native-plant-society-meeting-mushrooms/100001986674606227
- **Event Categories**: meetups
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Winter Haven
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 656 Ave L NW
- **lat**: 28.032926
- **long**: -81.73473200000001
- **full address**: 656 Ave L NW, 656 Avenue L Northwest, Winter Haven, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Florida Native Plant Society Meeting: Mushrooms being held?
  - **A:** Florida Native Plant Society Meeting: Mushrooms takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 656 Ave L NW, 656 Avenue L Northwest, Winter Haven, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Florida Native Plant Society Meeting: Mushrooms?
  - **A:** Florida Native Plant Society Meeting: Mushrooms is organized by Heartland Florida Native Plant Society.

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