Science Pub: Truffles of the Southern Willamette Valley Tuesday, January 26
Join Scot Loring, mycologist, for a talk entitled, “Truffles of the Southern Willamette Valley.” The world of truffles is extremely underexplored across the planet. We frequently walk right over them and almost never see these subterranean treasures. Even in Oregon, which is global epicenter of past and present truffle experts, new species are commonly encountered, including a new genus (a group of species) recently discovered locally near Dorena Lake and endemic to the Coast Fork Willamette River watershed — it is found nowhere else on Earth. What are truffles? Where are they? How do I recognize them? How do I find them? What is their importance in local ecosystems? These and many other questions will be addressed. 10% of food and beverage sales 5-7:30 pm are donated to the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council. Tuesday, January 26th 5pm-7pm at Axe & Fiddle Public House, 657 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove. Read more...
CMS Meeting Featured Presentation Wednesday, January 27: Using Locally Foraged Mushrooms to Dye Wool and Silk
For our first meeting of 2016, Cheshire Mayrsohn will be giving a “show and tell” presentation on using locally foraged mushrooms to dye wool and silk. Mushroom dyeing is a relatively new craft, invented in the 1970’s by California fiber artist, Miriam Rice. Since then it has grown into an international art with Mushroom dyeing conferences and workshops held all over the world.
Cheshire will tour us through examples of her work while revealing which species of mushrooms are best for dyeing and the colors they produce. She will then give us a hands on demonstration of natural dye basics.
- When: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Where: Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene, Oregon
Join CMS board member Matthew Johnson for a members only foray leaving Eugene in the morning and returning before dark. We will be harvesting edibles and collecting other species for identification on easy terrain, foothills of Coast range or Cascades. Maximum driving time 90 minutes each way.
We have scheduled our Winter Mushroom Potluck for the evening of Saturday, February 27. Bring a favorite dish featuring or inspired by winter mushrooms. 