High Noon Talk: A Conversation on Fungi
Jan 08, 2025
Join us for an exciting discussion on the changing role of fungi in science and technology.
Event Details
Take a mid-day break with our free High Noon Talks! Discover interesting, and often untold, stories of Texas at our casual lunchtime series.
Hear about the fascinating world of fungi including our official state mushroom, the hissing Texas Star Mushroom, with Angel Schatz from Central Texas Mycology. 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. Attendees will receive a mushroom grow block to take and upcycle in their own garden.
This program is FREE to the public.