The focus of this foray is native Truffles. We have found beautiful truffles here before and the area has potential for a good variety. It will be great to add to the Queensland truffle records.
Accommodation
Crows Nest Caravan Park
An email with details about the foray has been sent to all QMS members.
Please register your interest..
For more information about this year’s forays, go to our Calendar of Events.
Gillian Brown, Collections Manager at the Queensland Herbarium (BRI) will be speaking about "Processes in Herbarium". Afterwards, Vanessa Ryan will give a short talk about her recent visits to the Kew Fungarium and Edinburgh Herbarium.
Walk and Talk with the Truffle Master Dr Jim Trappe This event is part of the Woodfordia Treehuggers Weekend (24th-25th June) held in the Festival Hall Woodfordia, 87 Woodrow Rd. We are honoured to have Dr. Jim (James) Trappe, a world-renowned truffle expert, drop in from the US. You are invited to join Jim on…
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…
An exhibition by Donna Davis that explores the complex relationships between native plants and fungi.
QMS Foray – 31 March 2012 Location: Chermside Hills, Brisbane Leader: John Wrench and James Hansen
An informal meeting, with a brief workshop report followed by a session where members are asked to bring something of interest, for example a book, or to speak briefly about such things as an interesting web site or a favourite species, etc..
