2009 Fair will be 10A-5P, 5-6 December, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA
A member of the amanita family, it is extremely poisonous.
Annual Mushroom Fair San Francisco Mycological Society |
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| Each December MSSF hosts an impressive mushroom fair. 2009 Fair will be 10A-5P, 5-6 December, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA |
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| MSSF members work hard to make each fair a success. | ||
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| The fair features an extensive display of wild mushrooms. | ||
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| And an emphasis on outreach education. | ||
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| There are several connected rooms filled with mushroom displays. | ||
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| Knowledgeable MSSF members staff the display rooms to answer questions. | ||
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| The Blewit is one of the first mushrooms to appear each autumn. | ||
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| These experts enjoy sharing their extensive knowledge of mushrooms and fungus. | ||
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| Several interesting displays provide insights into the world of mushrooms. | ||
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| Each mushroom on display is tagged with proper identification. | ||
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| For those interested, details of the complexities of mushrooms are explained. | ||
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| In addition, the various uses of wild mushrooms are explored | ||
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| There's even an opportunity to take a liking to a lichen! | ||
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| Historically, humans have been fascinated by the colorful Fly Agaric. | ||
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| A fascination that proves fatal for those curious enough to experiment. A member of the amanita family, it is extremely poisonous. |
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