Lab night and fungi microscopy workshop. This won't be a full workshop, but there will be oportunities to use our microscopes and have help from volunteers. If you want to an in-depth introduction to microscopy please sign up for one of our 3 hour workshops. MYCOmmunity has recently opened up it's new space in Thornbury, Mycelium Laboratories Inc. The lab is spaceous and well equipped with mushroom growing and culturing equipment such as a flow hood, autoclave, pressure cookers etc. We also have general equipment used in the biological sciences including microscopes and equipment for DNA extraction and sequencing. We are trialling running the lab on a by-donation basis; we are completely reliant on donations and fundraising events to stay open so any donations are appreciated. We ask all participants to refrain from using the lab to conduct any riskly or illegal activities and to generally follow our Community Standards document. While we support harm-minimisation and decriminalisation of medicinal fungi, as a small non-profit we need to follow all relevant legislation and maintain an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere. We also need to ensure that our facilities and equipment are used safely. We also ask that people respect the space, equipment and keep the lab clean and tidy. Our Community Standards document can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIooIFlCol1oab54RrT7TNj-9Jusmj7X/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116278434675891134499&rtpof=true&sd=true The entrance is through a roller door. The door and bell are for next door so please don't try to use them. If you have trouble getting into the building or need more info please call Ema on 0406508045.

Lab night and Wild Fungi Project update and volunteers meeting. The Wild Fungi DNA project aims to increase our knowledge of fungal ecology using citizen science. Online component from 6-7pm. MYCOmmunity has recently opened up it's new space in Thornbury, Mycelium Laboratories Inc. The lab is spaceous and well equipped with mushroom growing and culturing equipment such as a flow hood, autoclave, pressure cookers etc. We also have general equipment used in the biological sciences including microscopes and equipment for DNA extraction and sequencing. We are trialling running the lab on a by-donation basis; we are completely reliant on donations and fundraising events to stay open so any donations are appreciated. We ask all participants to refrain from using the lab to conduct any riskly or illegal activities and to generally follow our Community Standards document. While we support harm-minimisation and decriminalisation of medicinal fungi, as a small non-profit we need to follow all relevant legislation and maintain an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere. We also need to ensure that our facilities and equipment are used safely. We also ask that people respect the space, equipment and keep the lab clean and tidy. Our Community Standards document can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIooIFlCol1oab54RrT7TNj-9Jusmj7X/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116278434675891134499&rtpof=true&sd=true The entrance is through a roller door. The door and bell are for next door so please don't try to use them. If you have trouble getting into the building or need more info please call Ema on 0406508045.

Lab night and fungi culturing workshop. Do you have a culture that has been particularly tricky? Do you need advice or help? Drop by for this informal workshop. MYCOmmunity has recently opened up it's new space in Thornbury, Mycelium Laboratories Inc. The lab is spaceous and well equipped with mushroom growing and culturing equipment such as a flow hood, autoclave, pressure cookers etc. We also have general equipment used in the biological sciences including microscopes and equipment for DNA extraction and sequencing. We are trialling running the lab on a by-donation basis; we are completely reliant on donations and fundraising events to stay open so any donations are appreciated. We ask all participants to refrain from using the lab to conduct any riskly or illegal activities and to generally follow our Community Standards document. We also ask people to wear masks in accordance with health advice. While we support harm-minimisation and decriminalisation of medicinal fungi, as a small non-profit we need to follow all relevant legislation and maintain an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere. We also need to ensure that our facilities and equipment are used safely. We also ask that people respect the space, equipment and keep the lab clean and tidy. Our Community Standards document can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIooIFlCol1oab54RrT7TNj-9Jusmj7X/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116278434675891134499&rtpof=true&sd=true The entrance is through a roller door. The door and bell are for next door so please don't try to use them. If you have trouble getting into the building or need more info please call Ema on 0406508045.

Lab night and Wild Fungi Project update and volunteers meeting focussing on herbarium specimen collections. The Wild Fungi DNA project aims to increase our knowledge of fungal ecology using citizen science. Online component from 6-7pm. MYCOmmunity has recently opened up it's new space in Thornbury, Mycelium Laboratories Inc. The lab is spaceous and well equipped with mushroom growing and culturing equipment such as a flow hood, autoclave, pressure cookers etc. We also have general equipment used in the biological sciences including microscopes and equipment for DNA extraction and sequencing. We are trialling running the lab on a by-donation basis; we are completely reliant on donations and fundraising events to stay open so any donations are appreciated. We ask all participants to refrain from using the lab to conduct any riskly or illegal activities and to generally follow our Community Standards document. While we support harm-minimisation and decriminalisation of medicinal fungi, as a small non-profit we need to follow all relevant legislation and maintain an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere. We also need to ensure that our facilities and equipment are used safely. We also ask that people respect the space, equipment and keep the lab clean and tidy. Our Community Standards document can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIooIFlCol1oab54RrT7TNj-9Jusmj7X/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116278434675891134499&rtpof=true&sd=true The entrance is through a roller door. The door and bell are for next door so please don't try to use them. If you have trouble getting into the building or need more info please call Ema on 0406508045.

Many mushrooms can't be identified by macro features alone. Using a microscope to view spores and other microscopic features is essential to identifying these kind of fungi. Good quality microscopes have become affordable to amateurs, or they can be used at community science centres such as Mycelium Lab. This workshop is suitable for beginners to intermediate. You will learn: - How to use different types of microscopes including compound, stereo, oil immersion lens and camera attachments. - The different parts of the mushroom and how to use them for identification. - Microscopic structures; how to recognise them, what they are and how to use them in identification. - How to prepare slides, including rehydrating dried samples, taking samples from different parts of the mushroom to view different features, using stains, making a spore print, etc. If you have a mushroom you want identified please bring it along! There are also options for doing further tests such as DNA barcoding, which can be discussed with anyone who is interested.   Community guidelines: We ask all participants to follow our Community Standards document. While we support harm-minimisation and decriminalisation of medicinal fungi, as a small non-profit we need to follow all relevant legislation and maintain an inclusive and family friendly atmosphere. We also need to ensure that our facilities and equipment are used safely. We also ask that people respect the space, equipment and keep the lab clean and tidy. Our Community Standards document can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TIooIFlCol1oab54RrT7TNj-9Jusmj7X/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116278434675891134499&rtpof=true&sd=true Joint event with Mycelium Laboratories Inc There are limited tickets so please book ahead!

Join us for a fungi foray! Greg Boldiston has extensive experience in identifying mushrooms and runs regular mushroom walks in Mt Macedon. This foray will focus on identifying fungi in native forests and you will also learn to record them for conservation purposes using the iNat app. Exact location to be announced closer to the day. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Joint event with Mycelium Laboratories. All proceeds of this foray go to support the Wild Fungi DNA project https://myco.org.au/wild-dna-project/  

Guided by the experienced guide and citizen mycologist Natasha Vorogushin, you'll learn the ins and outs of edible mushroom foraging. Arm yourself with important knowledge which will keep your tummy full and happy instead of achey. Natasha is a passionate about identifying edible mushrooms and cooking with them! You will learn the basics of the principals of identifying mushrooms and also the specifics of common edible species and which ones to avoid. An email will also be sent to those participating, with Natasha's presentation attached. The presentation goes through key points of identification, mushroom biology and will feature some common edible and non edible species. It can be printed out as a reference to use while out in the field. Time: 1pm Location: Buln Buln, Gippsland, Victoria. Precise location TBA. Please wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing based on the weather for the day. Feel free to bring your own basket for collecting samples. Please book early as there are limited tickets!   Joint event with Mycelium Laboratories  

Join us for a fungi foray! Greg Boldiston has extensive experience in identifying mushrooms and runs regular mushroom walks in Mt Macedon. This foray will focus on identifying fungi in native forests and you will also learn to record them for conservation purposes using the iNat app. Exact location to be announced closer to the day. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. All proceeds of this foray go to support the Wild Fungi DNA project https://myco.org.au/wild-dna-project/  

Joint workshop and foray with the Haddon Community Learning Centre (in Haddon, near Ballarat). Learn to forage for edible mushrooms safely. This workshop will focus on mushrooms that grow in pine forests and plantations. Afterwards we will have an informal walk to look for mushrooms. If you want to come on the walk, please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes and bring a basket or box to carry your mushrooms in. Tickets available here or by contacting the Haddon Community Learning Centre on (03) 5342 7050

Join us for a fungi foray! Greg Boldiston has extensive experience in identifying mushrooms and runs regular mushroom walks in Mt Macedon. This foray will focus on identifying fungi in native forests and you will also learn to record them for conservation purposes using the iNat app. Exact location to be announced closer to the day. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. All proceeds of this foray go to support the Wild Fungi DNA project https://myco.org.au/wild-dna-project/  

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We have a number of members and supporters living in Sydney and are wanting to see if there is interest in having a local meetup or forming a local group. If you are interested please sign up below and we will contact you.