@nyc.slime.patrol on instagram, his high-resolution focus-stacked slime mold photography has dazzled many and even been featured by iNaturalist where he not only leads with the most myxo- observations in the city but also dutifully aids in matching IDs to other people’s sightings.
#mycotalk
About our speaker: @Trybuch.com is the current acting Secretary of the New York Mycological Society and a Myxomycete specialist, helping to identify species and document the biodiversity of Fungi and Myxomycetes in NYC.
What swims like a tadpole, crawls like an amoeba, and drops spores like a mushroom? In this talk our very own Elan Trybuch will explore the slime mold lifecycle, their taxonomic classification, and their biodiversity across New York’s five boroughs.
🗣️: Elan Trybuch: Myxomycetes: Slime-tastic fun-guys of the microbial world!
📆: 03.11.2026 @ 18:30—20:00
📍: Central Park Arsenal @ 830 5th Ave
🎟️: FREE!
#mycology #talks #myxomycetes #slimemoldsunday
🗣️: From Waste to Wonder: The Mysterious World of Fungi that Grow on Dung
📆: 02.22.2026 @ 10:00—12:00
📍: Zoom!
🔗 : www.newyorkmyc.org/event/from-w...
#mycotalk #mycology #talks #mushroom
She will talk about the inspirations for her book, and what she found when she went looking for Black mycophilia at home and abroad.
#mycotalk #mycology #talks #mushroom
In this presentation, Maria will read from that book Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment, Poison, Ecology, Hidden Histories, Zombies, and Black Survival.
🗣️: Maria Pinto- Surveying Black Mycologies
📆: 02.05.2026 @ 19:30—21:00
🔗: Linki n bio to attend!
Maria Pinto was born in Jamaica, grew up in South Florida, and is now based in Boston where she’s an active member of the Boston Mycology Club.
There's no shortage of stunning lichens — like this Devil's matchstick (Pilophorus acicularis), which grows these tiny black-tipped stalks across rock surfaces.
📷 volcanoesandbugs on iNaturalist
📍 United States
🔗: www.inaturalist.org/observations...
#ObservationOfTheDay
"The scientist warns that the planet has long “neglected” to map, monitor or protect fungal systems – which are now under threat from deforestation, erosion and agricultural practices."
Huge thanks to Roman and Thursday for leading the walk, braving the elements, and keeping spirits high. Species list to come—once our fingers thaw.
#NYMS #RainOrSnowWeGo #SnowMushrooms #SetonFallsPark #BronxNature #Mycology #WinterForay #FungalFun
We started out with crisp winter air and the quiet anticipation of flakes—and before long, the woods transformed into a full-on snow globe. While fungal fruiting bodies were keeping a low profile, conditions were perfect for the emergence of a rare and ephemeral species: snow mushrooms ☃️🍄
How it started How it ended
❄️🍄 NYMS Weather Report: 100% Chance of Mushrooms (Snow Edition) 🍄❄️
NYMS goes on walks rain, sun, or snow—and today Seton Falls Park really leaned into the last option. The forecast teased us with a chance of snow… and then absolutely delivered.
Every species from our walks is logged, building a 17+ year public dataset on NYC fungal diversity.
Our 2025 report covers drought, wildfires, invasive fungi, warming temps, and species new to NYC: www.newyorkmyc.org/2025-parks-r...
#citizenscience #biodiversity #NYCparks #nature #datascience
So glad my Myxobox slime vault made it through customs. Looking forward to seeing what they are able to find, discover and confirm!
it will also be possible to pick up your t-shirt purchases at upcoming walks for free!. Simply select "Walk Pickup (free)" at checkout and then let us know what walk you'll be on to get the t-shirt hand delivered.
#FungusFestival #MycologyMagic #LimitedEdition #MushroomLove #FungiFashion #mycology
Historic New York Mushroom Club t-shirts are $15, again, marked down 20%, have the vintage logo across the chest only, no back design.
🚚 📦 Shipping, in the US, is a flat $7.00.
We're having a sale on our dwindling inventory of t-shirts. We've discounted all of the shirts still available in the Merch section of our site. 2025 Fungus Festival t-shirts are now $20, marked down 20%. These t-shirts have a front & back design & come in two colors, natural or stone washed gray
👕: Vintage Logo & Fungus Festival shirts
🔗: Link in Bio of News Section
🛍️: Sale 20% off!
T-shirts make great gifts, they help fund New York Mycological Society's programs, like #NYCFungusFestival2025, oh, and they are stylish and impeccably designed.
We are thrilled to have Ethan Crenson, President of @newyorkmyc.org as an expert guest writer for NAC's Understories blog! 🍄 Ethan shares 5 of his favorite NYC tiny fungi and provides tips for identifying each; where you might spot them; as well as detailed insight into their biology: bit.ly/473stfK
🗓️ Sunday, Oct 5, 2025
🗣: Festival Map & Schedule
📍 Randall’s Island, NYC
🆓 Free admission
Make sure you book mark this post or head on over to our website to view the Map & Schedule.
#NYMS #NYCFungustFestival2025 #FungusFestival #festival #mushroomfestival #fungus #fungi #mycology
#FungusFestival #MycologyMagic #MushroomLove #mycology #nyms #🍄
🎟️: Link in Bio Events Section
The registration for the Fungus Festival 2025 is OPEN!
We have a great line up of presentations and workshops for you
Sign up to get your spot
. Paper making
. Mushroom walks
, Fungal Movement
. Mushroom smells
. Observational drawing
. Mushroom Yoga
and more!
👕: Screen printed by @beezerprinting on 100% cotton unisex Gildan tee's
#️⃣: #NYCFungusFestival2025
#FungusFestival #MycologyMagic #LimitedEdition #MushroomLove #FungiFashion #mycology #nyms #🍄
This year's design is inspired by the fleeting presence of fungi. Appearing after rainfall, they reveal themselves as if by magic—much like the cyanotype printing process. The design uses this analog technique, combined with visual elements that echo impermanence and handmade artistry.
Juli Sasaki is a graphic designer, yogi, and devoted mycophile. Her fungi fascination began as a kid, foraging oyster mushrooms with grandma in Ohio. It became a passion for culinary & medicinal uses. At the NY Mycological Society, she found fungi a lens for everything—and never looked back.
🍄✨Order 2025 Fungus Festival Limited Edition T-Shirts 🌿👕
🔗: Link in Bio News Section to order
🛍️: Sale – 10% off till 09.12.25
Get your own limited edition 2025 Fungus Festival T-shirt here! These were designed by club member, artist and designer Juli Sasaki.
🍄 Save the Date!
Fungus Festival 2025 is coming 2 Randall’s Island on Sunday, October 5 🌱
Talks, workshops, mushroom yoga, food, and family fun—all free + open 2 every1.
🕚 11:00–15:00 | Randall’s Island, NYC
#NYMS #NYCFungustFestival2025 #FungusFestival #festival #mushroomfestival #fungus #fungi
#mycotalk #mycology #talks #mushroom #ethnomycology #africa #fungal #bioceutical
Ethnomycologist Cullen Taylor Clark shares insights from over five years of fieldwork in Southern Africa. Through extensive travel and interviews with traditional healers, diviners, and elders, Cullen uncovers a living archive of fungal knowledge.
