Whether you love or hate eating mushrooms, you've got to admit they are fascinating, and often beautiful, things! As the fall rains bring mushrooms popping out of the ground, we invite you to hear from one of Eugene's premiere fungi enthusiasts, Bruce Newhouse, on the fungal world and its treasures.

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Have you ever wondered what the largest known living thing in the world is?  Or where the rarest fungi grow, and why?  Or why most of our popular edible mushrooms grow in forests?  Or why there are bubbles in your brew?  Visit the Fungal Kingdom, and learn answers to all these questions.  Come and experience the Fun in Fungi!

One of the founding members of the Cascade Mycological Society, Bruce has a demonstrated passion and skill in mushroom identification and photography. But his interests run broadly across the ecological world: from his ecological consulting business Salix Associates, to volunteer work for Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah, the Native Plant Society of Oregon, North American Butterfly Association, McKenzie River Trust, and other local community organizations. 

Also presenting is Oregon Wild's Old-growth Campaign Coordinator, Chandra LeGue, who will speak about how healthy forests, streams, wildlife and wildlands are essential for fungi - and vice versa!

What: Oregon Wild Wednesday – A free quarterly event open to all-ages. RSVP is not required, but we encourage you to arrive early.

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 6-7:30 pm

Who: Bruce Newhouse, Cascade Mycological Society member and naturalist – and – Oregon Wild Old-Growth Campaign Coordinator Chandra LeGue.

Where: Davis' Restaurant, event room

94 West Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401

WIN!: Every person who attends this free event will be entered into our raffle for great prizes like Patagonia gear! Drawing to take place evening of event; you must be present to win.