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AUSTIN: High Noon Talk: A Conversation on Fungi

  • Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Avenue Austin, TX, 78701 United States (map)

When: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025, 12 - 1 PM

WHERE: BULLOCK HISTORY MUSEUM

COST: Free

Take a mid-day break with our free High Noon Talks! Discover interesting, and often untold, stories of Texas at the Bullock Museums casual lunchtime series.

Hear about the fascinating world of fungi including our official state mushroom, the hissing Texas Star Mushroom, This rare and unique species, found only in Texas and Japan, is renowned for its distinctive star-shaped appearance and mysterious life cycle. Learn about community programs that are changing the conversation around fungi and its ecological importance in Texas ecosystems.

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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