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On Monday, September 2nd, outside of Flagstaff, AZ, we have an opportunity for you to learn the steps of fungi documentation and scientific collection with Alan Rockefeller. Alan travels the world documenting, collecting, and studying fungi. He happens to be passing through Arizona and he was willing to join forces with Arizona Mushroom Society to offer a field class for AMS members to learn the steps of documenting fungi.
This class will occur in the woods from 9am - Noon on Monday, September 2, 2024. The class will be north of Flagstaff, AZ. You must be registered to attend. Please only register if you are sure you can attend.
The focus of this class will be on photographing, documenting, collecting, processing, and ultimately submitting fungi for DNA sequencing through our Scientific Committee Chair, Terri Clements, or FUNDIS. The purpose of the class is to document and collect each and every fungal species observed on-site using iNaturalist and understand next steps for processing and submitting a specimen.
Those registered will need to meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 2 north of the Flagstaff area. Details on meet-up location will be sent to registered participants once you are registered.
Please only register if you are sure you can attend. There are limited spaces available for people to participate.
Please be sure to come to the event prepared for summer monsoon season in the high mountains. You will need hiking boots, sunscreen, food, water, rain gear, and basic first aid supplies. Please be sure to bring a trusty knife and/or garden trowel to dig out specimens. We will be providing waxed bags for specimen collection.
The monsoon season has been active as of late and it is possible the event is delayed or cancelled due to thunder storms.
Registrants can include one guest. We ask that participants don't bring dogs to this event based on the nature of the class. This event includes hiking at high elevation, sometimes in areas with heavy downed logs and debris, which can be challenging.
This event is free to all AMS members who register. If you are the only member of your household signing up for the event, you can sign up one non-AMS guest to attend. Those who register will receive an e-mail with the meet-up location and time. Please make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive an e-mail. This event is free of charge.