GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Gordon Walker, Fascinated by Fungi
WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2025, 7 PM CST
WHERE: Online
COST: Free with Registration (Donations Accepted)
Dr. Gordon Walker, known online as Fascinated by Fungi will give a broad overview of the fungal kingdom, covering the incredible variety of forms, lifestyles, and ecological niches they inhabit worldwide. Including a review of the most common edible mushrooms found around the Bay Area.
REGISTER TO BE ENTERED TO WIN Dr. Gordon’s NEW BOOK. Winner announced ON ZOOM. BOOK SHIPS IN APRIL.
ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER
Originally from Cambridge, MA, Dr. Gordon Walker moved to California to attend UC Santa Cruz where he developed a passion for scuba diving and home brewing. His interest in yeast and fermentation inspired him to attend UC Davis for graduate school where his doctoral research focused on the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae in wine production.
After finishing his PhD, Gordon spent time in New Zealand where he rekindled a childhood interest in mushrooms and began posting pictures of his finds to social media as @fascinatedbyfungi. Gordon now shares his passion for fungi and fermentation with over 3 million followers worldwide. He is dedicated to educating people about the biology, chemistry, and ecology of mushrooms as well as the culinary and cultural practices surrounding them.”