Vanessa Ryan will be giving a presentation: “A Beginner’s Foray into Fungi”.
Vanessa will talk about her first solo forays; her experiences, questions raised and lessons learned along the way. The forays were in Girraween and Bunya Mountains National Parks.
Mt Cordeaux and Mt Mitchell straddle Cunningham’s Gap and are part of the Gondwana Rainforests of the Australian World Heritage Area. The site is rich with fungal species and there is always something of interest to be found. We start our forays in the car park, go past the cairn commemorating the explorer Alan Cunningham…
Dr John Stanislic will be presenting: “Australian native land snails: Nature’s Mycologists” Australian land snails are poorly understood by the general public mainly due to their experiences with a small group of about 50 introduced snails and slugs that infest suburban backyards and gardens. These introduced species generally feed on soft, leafy foliage such as…
This is a new foray site for the QMS. Situated west of the Glass House Mountains, about 98 km (or 90 min drive) north-west of Brisbane CBD, the site features pristine rainforest. For more details, go to our Calendar of Events.
Spore Examination – Microscopic Techniques This is an advanced workshop for people with microscopes who want to learn more about spore recognition and measurement. Topics such as ornamentation and use of chemicals will be discussed. The structure of the Workshop is to be informal with a sharing of information and experience. A variety of spore…
Guest speaker Dr Rod Rogers BSc(Hons) PhD DSc – Lichens Rod Rogers taught and conducted research at the University of Queensland from 1971 to 2001. He is the author of many research publications and two books on lichen systematics. Foray Report from Linday Garrett (held on 24th June) As always, members are also asked to…
BBS – West – March 1st, 2016 Fungi, Frogs and Furry flying Microbats The Brisbane Biodiversity Seminar series provides members of Land for Wildlife, Habitat Brisbane, Environment Centres and Creek Catchment groups an opportunity to hear interesting speakers on environmental topics, while enjoying supper and a cup of tea with like-minded people from across Brisbane….
