Mini Fungus Fair

1305 East Cliff Drive,Santa Cruz CA 95062

10 December, 2022

Description

Explore a display of dozens of species of local mushrooms while enjoying free family-friendly activities and community resources: Free admission to the Museum all day!Fungus forward food from Areperia 831Mushroom products from Far West Fungi Santa CruzMushroom ID station with the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz (bring your mushrooms!)Local lichens with Ken Kellman of The California Lichen SocietyChristian Schwarz, co-author of Mushrooms of the Redwood CoastThe Lichen Museum with Laurie PalmerArtwork from Andrea Dingeldein of The Local Naturalist and Sage AluceroPacific Grove Museum of Natural HistoryHuman uses of fungi presented by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistorySaturday, December 10, 2022 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tyrrell Park, 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History For nearly 50 years, the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz has welcomed thousands of visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms through the annual Fungus Fair. For the second year in a row, the event will return to its original home at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History where it launched in 1974. Accessibility Drop-by anytime 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to join the festivities!Admission to the Museum is free all day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Parking is free throughout the neighborhood and bike parking is available at the corner of Pilkington Ave. and E. Cliff Dr. Biking, walking, or carpooling are all recommended.Follow the latest guidelines for covid safety.Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.Activities will be on somewhat lumpy grass.Categories