Special Event: Solving Mycological Mysteries with Microscopy

Name: Special Event: Solving Mycological Mysteries with Microscopy
Start: 2026-01-31T14:00:00-05:00
Location: East Asheville Public Library

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

East Asheville Public Library | Asheville, NC

Ever struggle to ID a mushroom? The answer might be in the spores! Join us as members of the AMC Microscopy Special Interest Group help us explore the microscopic world of fungi.
Topics will include:
Using an inexpensive portable zoom camera for field ID on a foray; Using a microscope to turn a maybe into a positive identification; How to photograph fungi like a pro; How to use your cellphone as a microscope camera; Using simple techniques for culturing fungi for macroscopic and microscopic examinations;
DNA sequencing at UNCA and current mycorrhizal research;
And more.