Conserving Carolina Speaker Series- Fungal Foundations: How Mushrooms Build the Earth Beneath Our Feet In-Person
Green River Library
Join Olga of Mushroom Mountain for an engaging journey into the underground world of terrestrial fungi, with a spotlight on Stropharia rugosoannulata-- the mighty King Stropharia. Discover how mushrooms act as ecosystem engineers, transforming woody debris and organic matter into rich, fertile soil. This lecture explores the essential role of saprophytic fungi in building soil structure, retaining moisture, supporting plant life, and even cleaning up toxins. You'll also learn about practical applications in permaculture, gardening, and habitat restoration using mushrooms like King Stropharia. Whether you're a mycophile, a conservationist, or just fungi-curious, this talk will leave you seeing soil in a whole new light.
Registration Required | For Adults
This free program is funded by the Friends of the Library.
- Date:
- Thursday, July 24, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Branch:
- Green River Branch
- Categories:
- Adult Programs