WHEN: Regional Radical Mycology Meet-up Saturday Dec 17, 2016 from 4pm-8:30 pm in New Milford CT.
WHY: 'Cause fungi are fabulous and you want to connect with other fungal folks! "Radical Mycology is a grassroots movement that produces and distributes accessible mycological and fungal cultivation information to enhance the resilience of humans, their societies, and the environments they touch" -Peter McCoy.
WHY PART TWO: Come hear a talk by Zaac Chaves:
George Washington Carver and the Mycology of the Poor
Why would fungi be import to a survivor of slavery? Moreover how would Carver find it imperative and practical to bring amateur mycology back to familiar hardscrabble livelihoods under various stresses of denuded soils, industrializing agriculture, and urban migration. A local ghost story will guide part of our journey as we connect mycology to poverty, race, and gathering food. Prepare for an exhibition of Carver's posited means of human livelihood, including and not limited to foraging.
Often turned to for field expertise regarding fungi, Zaac Chaves guides people through realms in which the details matter immensely. Zaac has worked as a naturalist with Westchester County. He is a specialized collector at the behest of The New York Botanical Gardens, The National Parks Service, and Harvard. He has and has been honored by the Explorer’s Club regarding his Transtaïga bicycle journey.
WHO: Anyone interested in working with fungal allies for human or ecological health, resilience, activism, work, play or more! The recent Radical Mycology Convergence in nearby Wingdale NY was an amazing gathering of hundreds of folks interested in this grassroots movement and social philosophy. Come join together to keep the energy up and ideas flowing. Even if you were not able to attend the Radical Mycology Convergence or are new to mycology this is an opportunity to meet like-minded folks and make regional connections. Anyone from the Northeast or beyond is welcome to attend.
WHERE: Twin Star, Connecticut's School of Herbal & Energetic Studies: 65 Bank Street, New Milford CT 06776. There is free parking in a town lot 1 block away. Please note the meeting space is on the second floor.
WHAT:
4-4:30 pm, arrival and introductions
4:30-5:15 pm: Talk by Zaac Chaves, speaker at the recent Radical Mycology Convergence.
5:30-7:30 pm: Meeting: An opportunity for folks to introduce themselves, share what mycological projects they might be working on, what resources they can offer to others in the community, what assistance they could use. Also an opportunity to discuss what, if any, a regional Radical Mycology Hyphae might look like.
7:30-8:30 pm: Potluck and fungal culture/herb swap.
DETAILS:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RADICAL MYCOLOGY:
https://radicalmycology.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION AND HOST TWIN STAR:
http://www.twinstartribe.com/
WHY: 'Cause fungi are fabulous and you want to connect with other fungal folks! "Radical Mycology is a grassroots movement that produces and distributes accessible mycological and fungal cultivation information to enhance the resilience of humans, their societies, and the environments they touch" -Peter McCoy.
WHY PART TWO: Come hear a talk by Zaac Chaves:
George Washington Carver and the Mycology of the Poor
Why would fungi be import to a survivor of slavery? Moreover how would Carver find it imperative and practical to bring amateur mycology back to familiar hardscrabble livelihoods under various stresses of denuded soils, industrializing agriculture, and urban migration. A local ghost story will guide part of our journey as we connect mycology to poverty, race, and gathering food. Prepare for an exhibition of Carver's posited means of human livelihood, including and not limited to foraging.
Often turned to for field expertise regarding fungi, Zaac Chaves guides people through realms in which the details matter immensely. Zaac has worked as a naturalist with Westchester County. He is a specialized collector at the behest of The New York Botanical Gardens, The National Parks Service, and Harvard. He has and has been honored by the Explorer’s Club regarding his Transtaïga bicycle journey.
WHO: Anyone interested in working with fungal allies for human or ecological health, resilience, activism, work, play or more! The recent Radical Mycology Convergence in nearby Wingdale NY was an amazing gathering of hundreds of folks interested in this grassroots movement and social philosophy. Come join together to keep the energy up and ideas flowing. Even if you were not able to attend the Radical Mycology Convergence or are new to mycology this is an opportunity to meet like-minded folks and make regional connections. Anyone from the Northeast or beyond is welcome to attend.
WHERE: Twin Star, Connecticut's School of Herbal & Energetic Studies: 65 Bank Street, New Milford CT 06776. There is free parking in a town lot 1 block away. Please note the meeting space is on the second floor.
WHAT:
4-4:30 pm, arrival and introductions
4:30-5:15 pm: Talk by Zaac Chaves, speaker at the recent Radical Mycology Convergence.
5:30-7:30 pm: Meeting: An opportunity for folks to introduce themselves, share what mycological projects they might be working on, what resources they can offer to others in the community, what assistance they could use. Also an opportunity to discuss what, if any, a regional Radical Mycology Hyphae might look like.
7:30-8:30 pm: Potluck and fungal culture/herb swap.
DETAILS:
- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE RSVP if possible to ensure adequate seating. Also if there is a cancellation due to snow, you can be directly emailed; cancellation due to weather will also be posted on website. RSVP to: pleasantvalleybotanicals [at] gmail.com or through contact page
- Potluck and culture swap are optional. Bringing a dish to share is strongly encouraged; please list ingredients for those who have food sensitivities. PLEASE bring your own mug, bowl/plate, utensils to limit use of disposable goods. There is not an oven or microwave for heating food.
- This "agenda" is loosely defined and open to change. If you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns, please email as well. In order to create a safe and productive environment for learning and building community, Radical Mycology has a zero tolerance policy toward oppressive behavior.
- Suggested sliding scale donation of $5-$25, no one turned away for inability to pay.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RADICAL MYCOLOGY:
https://radicalmycology.com/
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATION AND HOST TWIN STAR:
http://www.twinstartribe.com/
