Workshops for 2016

Dr Tony Young will be presenting “Toxic Fungi”. Tony is regarded as one of the foremost experts on Australian fungi, particularly toxic species. He is the author of “A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia”.

Megan Prance will be giving a report for the Woondum part of the Residential Foray. Members are asked to bring something of interest, for example specimens, a book, or to speak briefly about such things as an interesting web site or a favourite species, etc..

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…

A Citizen Science Event The Scenic Rim’s First Bioblitz Over a 48 hour period (day and night, 10.00am Sunday 15th October to 10.00am Tuesday 17th October), we will seek and identify as many animals, plants and fungi as possible on private and Council land, taking care to cause minimal disturbance. Experts will be on hand…

Please join us at 6pm if you can, via Zoom. The meeting will run for 40 minutes and it will be recorded. QMS President Wayne Boatwright will share recent events and some of the finds the QMS has made, and will also speak about edibility of fungi. Invitations to the Zoom meeting have already been…

The next exciting chapter in the study of Australian Tropical Fungi is about to unfold!   QMS is organising another trip to Far North Queensland, with workshops and Forays during the Wet Season (i.e. Fungi Season!) in March 2019. As well, following on from our very successful project in 2018, we have gathered enough material…