When: WEDNESDAY, JaNUARY 6, 2023, 11AM
Where: ZILKER BOTANICAL GARDEN
Guide: ANGEL SCHATZ
Cost: FREE WITH GARDEN ADMISSION TICKET
Join us to look our new state mushroom Texas Star Mushroom also known as the Devil’s Cigar. Chorioactis geaster. It is unique to our state and is only found in a few other geographic locations - Japan and Taiwan. Scientists are perplexed as to why it is so geographically distributed and separated genetically by 18 million years. The mushroom hisses when at opens and spreads its spore. Watch Video. You may recognize the mushroom because it is part of our logo.
Angel with the an Eastern North American Destroying Angel or Amanita bisporigera
ABOUT THE WALK GUIDE
Angel Schatz radiates passion for understanding the ecosystem of central Texas and making mycology education accessible to anyone who shares interest. She is also a member of leadership team of Austin Organic Gardeners; harmonizing vegetable gardening and mushroom growing, particularly by using recycled mushroom blocks. Formally an experience designer and animator in the tech world, she hopes to inspire more people dial into the wood-wide-web.
This walk is presented by Austin Area Garden Council & a new events series: Talks & Walks in the Garden (TWIG).
