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AUSTIN: Mycology 101 - All Mushrooms are Magic

  • Zilker Botanical Garden 2200 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX, 78746 United States (map)

When: MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025, 10 AM

WHERE: ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN

COST: Free

Join the our friends Tejas Garden Stars at the Zilker Botanical Garden for a talk to learn the basics of mycology and how fungi is entangled in all parts of our life. She will  cover some basics on mushroom identification, how fungi benefits our entire ecosystem, our health and more. You will also see lots of photos of beautiful mushrooms that grow in Central Texas.

I will be bringing mushroom grow blocks to upcycle for everyone in attendance. Learn how to use them here.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. Formerly an experience designer and animator in the tech world, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web.

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Earlier Event: January 19
AUSTIN: Community Tree Planting