Saturday Nov. 8th Schedule - Tickets go on Sale Sept. 2nd
Fry, Thrive, Fly or Die: a Fun Journey Through the Amazing World of Southern Oregon Mushrooms
Fry, Thrive, Fly or Die: a Fun Journey Through the Amazing World of Southern Oregon Mushrooms
Fry, Thrive, Fly or Die: a Fun Journey Through the Amazing World of Southern Oregon Mushrooms
Dr. Mike Amaranthus
Saturday, Nov. 8 - 10:30-11:30 - $20
Location: Chetco Brewing Company, 830 Railroad St.
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Dr Mike Amaranthus is a world-renowned mycologist and scientist, who even has several mushroom and truffles named after him. He is the recipient of the USDA Highest Award for Scientific Achievement.
Dr. Mike has a BS degree from University of California Berkeley and a PhD from Oregon State University and has authored over a 150 scientific manuscripts.
Dr Mike and his wife Eileen founded Mycorrhizal Applications Inc. the world’s largest producer of mycorrhizal fungal products. Dr Mike believes “fungi” should emphasize “fun”.
As a two-time cancer survivor, getting to know this fantastic group of mushrooms has enriched and perhaps saved his life. He believes that a mushroom presentation cannot only be accurate and have substance but be entertaining as well.
Seeking Knowledge Within the World of Mushrooms
Fry, Thrive, Fly or Die: a Fun Journey Through the Amazing World of Southern Oregon Mushrooms
Fry, Thrive, Fly or Die: a Fun Journey Through the Amazing World of Southern Oregon Mushrooms
Noah Siegel
Saturday, Nov. 8 - 12:15-1:15 - $20
Location: Chetco Brewing Company, 830 Railroad St.
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Noah Siegel is one of North America’s foremost field mycologists; he has spent over three decades seeking, photographing, identifying, and furthering his knowledge about all aspects of macrofungi. He travels and lectures extensively across America, following the mushrooms from coast to coast.
Noah was the recipient of the 2022 North American Mycological Association’s Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. His primary research interest is on the taxonomy and systematics of fungi.
He authored, along with Christian Schwarz, Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast, a Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California and Mushrooms of Cascadia, a Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest, as well as A Field Guide to the Rare Fungi of California's National Forests.
He is currently working on Mushrooms of Alaska, with Steve Trudell and Kate Mohatt.
Wild Mushrooms: Culinary Delights To Wow Your Palate!
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: A full Day with the Experts! (Lecture, Foray & ID Session)
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: A full Day with the Experts! (Lecture, Foray & ID Session)
Chad Hyatt
Saturday, Nov. 8 - 2:00-3:30 - $25
Location: Chetco Brewing Company, 830 Railroad St.
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We are thrilled to have Chad Hyatt, a classically trained chef and the author of The Mushroom Hunter's Kitchen, back with us again. He consistently sells out each year he attends our festival, and this year will be no exception!
Chad has spent the last decade working in restaurants and private clubs around the San Francisco Bay Area, where he frequently demonstrates and teaches wild mushroom cookery at private and public events.
Chad spends his free time hunting for and learning about mushrooms, along with seeking out new techniques and traditional ethnic recipes to apply to them. He will be demonstrating some of his favorite wild mushroom cooking techniques, followed by a tasting, Q&A and book signing.
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: A full Day with the Experts! (Lecture, Foray & ID Session)
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: A full Day with the Experts! (Lecture, Foray & ID Session)
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: A full Day with the Experts! (Lecture, Foray & ID Session)
Jon Sommer and Rachel Zoller, Instructors
Saturday, Nov. 8 - 10:30-3:30 - $50
Location: Brookings Event Center, 800 Chetco Ave. Unit B
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This will be a combination lecture, field foray, and ID session, led by two of our favorite teachers, Jon Sommer and Rachel Zoller. Please make sure to dress for coastal weather, as the foray portion of this class will be rain or shine. Note: we will be encouraging carpooling during the foray. More details will follow as we get closer to the festival.
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Jon Sommer has led mushroom forays, given lectures on a range of mycological topics, and taught mushroom identification across the U.S. for more than 45 years. He is a well-known speaker and presenter for Mycological Societies and Forays across the country.
Jon received a Bachelor’s degree in University of California, Davis, and has studied mushroom identification with notable mycologists including Drs. David Largent, Orson K Miller, Jr and Harry D. Thiers.
A resident of Colorado for 30 years, and now living on the Oregon coast, Jon has in-depth knowledge of fungi across the US and particularly northern California and Oregon. He is the immediate Past President of the Colorado Mycological Society and is the current Vice President of the Lincoln County Mycological Society.
When Rachel Zoller began her journey into the world of mushrooms, she quickly saw the need for more beginner-friendly resources, so she started creating materials and programs to support folks newly interested in mushrooms.
Her educational programs span from the classroom to the forest, working with community colleges to conservation agencies, engaging both adults and children to deepen their love and understanding of fungi. Learn more about Rachel at her website, Yellow Elanor.
Sunday Nov. 9th Schedule - Tickets go on Sale Sept. 2nd
The Art of Growing Mushrooms
Let's Dye With Wild Mushrooms!
Let's Dye With Wild Mushrooms!
Levon Durr
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 10:30-12:30 - $30 (includes all materials)
Location: Brookings Event Center, 800 Chetco Ave. Unit B
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Taught by Levon Durr, fungus enthusiast and owner of Fungaia Farm.
Participants will learn how to select the right wood for each mushroom species; inoculation techniques; and how to achieve successful mushroom fruiting. This easy method of mushroom cultivation is a great way to grow nutritious, protein-rich food for you and your family.
Whether you are interested in backyard cultivation or market production, this introductory class will get you on your way. The class includes some innoculated plugs to take home and insert into your own fresh logs.
Fungaia Farm will have mushroom growing items available for sale during and immediately following the lecture.
Let's Dye With Wild Mushrooms!
Let's Dye With Wild Mushrooms!
Let's Dye With Wild Mushrooms!
Sara Gibson
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 1:30-3:30 - $30 (includes all materials)
Location: Brookings Event Center, 800 Chetco Ave. Unit B
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Join Sara Gibson for an introduction to dying fiber with west coast fungi and lichens. This class will cover types of west coast fungi and lichens used to produce color on protein based fibers.
There will be a dye demo and an opportunity to dye a silk scarf to take home. The lesson includes how to prepare fibers for the dye pot and how to use and store mushrooms for dying.
Sara has been a forager of wild edible things for many years. As much as she loves learning about the world around her, she loves sharing the wonders of mushrooms and fiber arts. She has led forays for outdoor schools, Oregon State Parks, mushroom camps, and school groups.
She has been dying with fungi for over a decade and loves teaching workshops on all facets of mushroom related fiber arts. She lives on the Central Oregon Coast with her family and is currently a School Garden Coordinator where she sneaks in mushroom education as part of healthy soils and healthy bodies.
High Flyers & Hitchhikers: The Great Fungal Getaway
High Flyers & Hitchhikers: The Great Fungal Getaway
High Flyers & Hitchhikers: The Great Fungal Getaway
Amy Honan
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 12:15-1:15 - $20
Location: Chetco Brewing Company, 830 Railroad St.
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Amy Honan is a mycologist on a mission to explore the weird and wonderful world of fungi. She lives to uncover the hidden world of fungi, including fungal biodiversity, evolution, ecology, and biogeography. Over the years, her research has ranged from undergraduate work studying the forest pathogen Armillaria, to her Master's work studying the delicate wood-the saprotrophic genus Tetrapyrgos, to her PhD dissertation on the desert-dwelling puffballs of Tulostoma.
"Fungi are masters of movement—despite being rooted in place," says Amy. This talk delves into the fascinating world of fungal dispersal, uncovering the diverse and often surprising strategies these organisms use to spread across environments. From explosive spore launches to hitchhiking on insects, riding air currents, or even manipulating animal behavior, fungi exhibit an extraordinary range of adaptations to colonize new habitats. We’ll explore the evolutionary pressures behind these strategies, their ecological implications, and the cutting-edge research that is reshaping how we understand fungal mobility. Whether you're into microbiology, ecology, or just love weird nature facts, this talk offers a spore-tacular journey into the hidden dynamics of fungal life.
When she's not knee-deep in spores, Amy teaches mycology and fungal ecology at Oregon State University and helps nurture a love for plants and fungi as co-founder of the Crested Butte Botanic Gardens. Her latest work dives into fungal biodiversity and conservation and how certain fungi, like Suillus, manage to thrive in heavy metal-contaminated soils.
All The Different Things You Can Do With Mushrooms
High Flyers & Hitchhikers: The Great Fungal Getaway
High Flyers & Hitchhikers: The Great Fungal Getaway
Trent & Kristen Blizzard
Sunday, Nov. 9 - 2:00-3:30 - $25
Location: Chetco Brewing Company, 830 Railroad St.
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Trent and Kristen Blizzard are the creators of the Modern Forager blog and the newly released GeoForager mushroom hunting maps/apps. They are also the authors of Wild Mushrooms: A Cookbook and Foraging Guide.
The two will share their knowledge and best practices for creating medicinal tinctures and extracts, using some of the same wild mushrooms that can be found in the forests and fields right outside our back door.
Medicinal mushroom tinctures are all the rage these days, and with good reason - they're easy to make, and are a great way to get mushrooms into our bodies on a daily basis. And while culinary wild mushrooms are usually quite tasty, medicinal wild mushrooms just aren't. That's where tinctures and extracts enter the picture - as a way to get the most from the mushrooms that are good for you, but not necessarily good TASTING...
Based in Reedsport Oregon, Trent and Kristen (along with their crazy doodles, Benzie and Lulu) chase burn morels and many other types of wild mushrooms across the PNW, the Midwest and Colorado. Both are seasoned foragers and Trent is the current President of the North American Mycological Association.