The Wedderburn CMN again hosted the extremely popular fungi workshops run by internationally renowned fungi conservationist Alison Pouliot. There were two workshops held at the Parks Vic Depot Inglewood with 34 people attending two workshops held over two days. On Saturday 2nd June Alison ran the workshop: Fungi – An Introduction to a Curious KingdomParticipants attending this workshop were given an introduction to the diversity and curiosities of the fungi kingdom. During morning tea participants were treated to an impressive display of fungal specimens and relevant texts. This was followed by an enlightening, interactive and illustrated seminar addressing the major fungal groups, the basics of fungus identification, fungal ecology and the natural and cultural history of fungi. Participants then moved back to the display to put their new found knowledge into practice by examining and discussing the many fungal specimens from the local area. Participants were provided with supplementary notes to help with identification and future personal fungi ventures.
After lunch the group moved off to enjoy a fungal foray held locally at the Melville’s Caves area where intrepid fungi fossickers discovered, discussed and photographed the specimens found.
On Sunday 3rd June Alison ran the workshop:
The Bizarre & the beautiful – A Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom
This workshop which followed the same format as the previous one led participants deeper into the fungi kingdom with a closer look at the major characteristics used to identify fungi in the field. Also explored were some of the evolutionary peculiarities that have resulted in fungi being such a strange and intriguing group.
Photographs aside show participants enjoying a cup of tea while admiring the fantastic display of local fungi and literature and foraging for fungi in local bush.
Article – Michael Moore, photographs – Terrri Williams
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