Posts Tagged ‘Stamets’

LA Mycological Society Wild Mushroom Fair

The Los Angeles Mycological Society (LAMS) Wild  Mushroom Fair is scheduled for February 14, 2010 at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The LA Times (which is quite good at giving coverage to mushroom-related stories and events) says:
Events include: a cooking demonstration; mushroom growing demonstrations; wild mushroom displays; books, collectibles  and art; children’s activities; [...]

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In-Depth Article on Stamets and a Mycoexpedition

Andy Isaacson of Mother Jones has written an in-depth article discussing a wide range of work, including a significant amount of biographical background, involving Paul Stamets of Fungi Perfecti.
The Search for an Endangered Mushroom That Could Cure Smallpox, TB and Bird Flu begins aboard a boat. (Note: It’s a five page article but this link [...]

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Celebrating the Potential of Mushrooms

It’s not exactly news to anyone who pays attention to mycology and mushrooms in general, but a guy in Nova Scotia has sung the praises of Paul Stamets and his work. The article titled (aaargh!) Here’s to the fungus amongus is by Silver Donald Cameron.
PAUL STAMETS is a mycologist. He studies fungi and mushrooms. He [...]

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