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Introduction to Fungal Microscopy with Leah Mycelia

MARCH 18th at 7 PM CST

What is this class all about?

Are you ready to take your mushroom ID to the next level but not sure where to start? This class breaks down the basics for beginners about different types of microscopes, their parts, and other supplies needed to get started. We will also talk about mounting techniques, chemical reagents and some of the basic physical features to look for when viewing mushroom parts in the micro world!

How cool is Leah? Super cool. Read her bio below!

ABOUT LEAH

Leah Bendlin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the diversity of other mushrooms that day, and set out to learn the science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable, and now, 9 years later, she is an expert taxonomist and aspires to learn the name of every mushroom she encounters, and delights in teaching others. Leah has special interests in taxonomy, uncommonly known edibles, mycoheterotrophic plants, slime molds, ascomycetes and social justice. She regularly leads mushroom ID classes and walks through various Pacific Northwest organizations and has volunteered as a teacher, identifier and board member of the Oregon Mycological Society. You can find her Instagram page, focused primarily on teaching mushroom species of the Pacific Northwest at https://www.instagram.com/leah_mycelia/

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Meeting ID: 876 2114 5502

Passcode: 649729

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Happy Mushrooming Fungal Fam!

Earlier Event: March 14
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Later Event: March 28
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