Fungi Australia
Fungus research, education and photography.
AUTUMN MUSHROOM HUNT
Saturday 6 June 2026
Autumn is here and the forests are flush with fungi. But accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
Join ecologist and environmental photographer Alison Pouliot on this exciting foray and dive deep into the fungal realm. While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them, as well as their fascinating cultural histories.
This event costs $75- per person and includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $50) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi, or Alison's other titles). Exact location details will be sent on the day before the event. Please note that while you will learn how to identify fungi, we won't be collecting them during the foray.
DAYLESFORD
AUTUMN MUSHROOM HUNT
Friday 17 April 2026
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event costs $65- per person and includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $50) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi, or Alison's other titles). Location details will be sent on booking.
DAYLESFORD
EASTER FRIDAY MUSHROOM HUNT
Friday 3 April 2026
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event costs $65- per person and includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $50) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi, or Alison's other titles). Location details will be sent on booking.
DAYLESFORD
APRIL FOOL'S MUSHROOM HUNT
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event costs $65- per person and includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $50) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi, or Alison's other titles). Location details will be sent on booking.
BALLARAT
BOOK LAUNCH – FUNGA OBSCURA: PHOTO JOURNEYS AMONG FUNGI
Friday 14 March 2025
Alison’s new book–Funga Obscura is a visual love letter to fungi. Crossing continents and ecosystems, we navigate lichen-covered landscapes, crawl in the fungal undergrowth, scale glacial extremes and duck between rainforest shadows.
Please join us for the launch and hear some stories from Alison’s adventures during the writing of the book and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles.
Funga Obscura and Alison's previous books will be available for purchase.
There's no cost to attend but bookings essential.
RADIUS ART GALLERY
BOOK LAUNCH – UNDERGROUND LOVERS
Thursday 30 March 2023
Once overlooked, fungi are the exhilarating new poster organisms reconfiguring our understanding of the natural word and capturing the public imagination.
Alison’s new book, Underground Lovers presents compelling questions and insights about fungi but is also an intimate celebration of their astonishing beauty and complexity.
It melds science and personal reflection to explore themes including – fungi and fire, fungi and climate change, fungi and aesthetics, and fungi and indigenous wisdom.
What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out.
Join us for the launch and hear some stories from Alison’s adventures during the writing of the book and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles.
Underground Lovers and Alison's previous books, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will be available for purchase.
There's no cost to attend but bookings essential.
BICHENO MEMORIAL HALL
BOOK LAUNCH – UNDERGROUND LOVERS
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Once overlooked, fungi are the exhilarating new poster organisms reconfiguring our understanding of the natural word and capturing the public imagination.
Alison’s new book, Underground Lovers presents compelling questions and insights about fungi but is also an intimate celebration of their astonishing beauty and complexity.
It melds science and personal reflection to explore themes including – fungi and fire, fungi and climate change, fungi and aesthetics, and fungi and indigenous wisdom.
What can we learn from the lives of fungi? Underground Lovers brings us to our knees, magnifier in hand, to find out.
Join us for the launch and hear some stories from Alison’s adventures during the writing of the book and enjoy a celebratory glass of bubbles.
Underground Lovers and Alison's previous books, The Allure of Fungi and Wild Mushrooming will be available for purchase.
There's no cost to attend but bookings essential.
RADIUS ART GALLERY
EASTER FRIDAY MUSHROOM HUNT
Friday 15 April 2022
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi).
CRESWICK
MEETING WITH MUSHROOMS
Saturday 26 March 2022
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi).
BALLARAT
WINTER MUSHROOM FORAY
Saturday 26 June 2021
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi).
BALLARAT
WINTER MUSHROOM FORAY
Friday 25 June 2021
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi).
CRESWICK
AUTUMN MUSHROOM FORAY
Friday 11 June 2021
Accurately identifying fungi is tricky business. It takes time and skill and knowledge of important diagnostic features.
When and where do we find fungi and how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95) (or alternatively, a copy of The Allure of Fungi).
BALLARAT
EASTER SATURDAY MUSHROOM FORAY
Saturday 3 April 2021
Autumn has arrived and the fungi are waking up!
What do fungi do in ecosystems? Why does Australia have such fungal diversity?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95)
BALLARAT
GOOD FRIDAY MUSHROOM FORAY
Friday 2 April 2021
Autumn has arrived and the fungi are waking up!
What do fungi do in ecosystems? Why does Australia have such fungal diversity?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95)
BALLARAT
AUTUMN MUSHROOM FORAY
Saturday 27 March 2021
Autumn has arrived and the fungi are waking up!
What do fungi do in ecosystems? Why does Australia have such fungal diversity?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95)
BALLARAT
SEMINAR – SLOW MUSHROOMING
Thursday 18 March 2021
Fungi are diverse, delicious and sometimes deadly.
With interest in foraging on the rise, the new book – Wild Mushrooming – brings together the knowledge and experience of ecologist and photographer Alison Pouliot and mycologist Tom May.
In this talk, Alison will share insights from over two decades of roaming the forests across hemispheres.
Copies of Wild Mushrooming available at the talk.
Free to attend, but bookings essential.
Further mushroom events: www.alisonpouliot.com
CRESWICK NEIGHBOURGHOOD CENTRE
BEATRIX GOES BONKERS – MUSHROOM FORAY
Monday 8 March 2021
To celebrate International Women’s Day, this foray introduces participants to the curious kingdom of Fungi.
How did women become the keepers of mushroom lore?
How were mushrooms used historically and today?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
While searching for mushrooms, forayers will also learn about the ecology of fungi and the basic skills for identifying them.
This event includes a copy of the book Wild Mushrooming: A Guide for Foragers (RRP $49.95)
BALLARAT
Fairy Cakes or Poison Pie? Mushroom Identification Workshop
Saturday 20 June 2020
FAIRY CAKES OR POISON PIE? ONLINE MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Why do fungi matter in our forests and gardens?
Why are Australian fungi so special?
And how do we differentiate edible from toxic species?
This online workshop introduces participants to the basics of identifying fungi with a focus on some common edible and toxic species. Participants will be guided through how to recognise important diagnostic features using their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Curry Punk & Jelly Brain
Saturday 13 June 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Curry Punk & Jelly Brain
Monday 8 June 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
BEATRIX GOES BONKERS – MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Friday 5 June 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
How did women become the keepers of mushroom lore?
How were mushrooms used historically and today?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, in the context of the history of women’s knowledge of mushrooms. Participants will learn the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
BEATRIX GOES BONKERS – MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Monday 1 June 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
How did women become the keepers of mushroom lore?
How were mushrooms used historically and today?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, in the context of the history of women’s knowledge of mushrooms. Participants will learn the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Mushrooms for Gardeners
Sunday 17 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
Why are fungi important in gardens?
How do they underpin their health and resilience?
And how do we nurture them in our gardens?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, particularly in the context of gardens. Participants will learn about their vital ecological importance and the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Mushrooms for Gardeners
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
Why are fungi important in gardens?
How do they underpin their health and resilience?
And how do we nurture them in our gardens?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, particularly in the context of gardens. Participants will learn about their vital ecological importance and the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
BEATRIX GOES BONKERS – MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Sunday 10 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
How did women become the keepers of mushroom lore?
How were mushrooms used historically and today?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, in the context of the history of women’s knowledge of mushrooms. Participants will learn the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
BEATRIX GOES BONKERS – MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP
Sunday 10 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
How did women become the keepers of mushroom lore?
How were mushrooms used historically and today?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, in the context of the history of women’s knowledge of mushrooms. Participants will learn the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Mushrooms for Gardeners
Saturday 9 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
Why are fungi important in gardens?
How do they underpin their health and resilience?
And how do we nurture them in our gardens?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, particularly in the context of gardens. Participants will learn about their vital ecological importance and the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Friday 8 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Mushrooms for Gardeners
Friday 8 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there!
Why are fungi important in gardens?
How do they underpin their health and resilience?
And how do we nurture them in our gardens?
This online workshop introduces participants to the Kingdom Fungi, particularly in the context of gardens. Participants will learn about their vital ecological importance and the basic skills for identifying fungi though guided examination of their own collected specimens.
ONLINE
Meeting with Mushrooms – Mushroom Identification Workshop
Monday 4 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why do fungi matter in our forests and gardens?
What makes Australian fungi so special?
And how do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and classification of the Kingdom Fungi. We will examine and identify participants' collected specimens and discuss their many quirks and curiosities. See you at your place!
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Monday 4 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Saturday 2 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Saturday 2 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Friday 1 May 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE
Mushroom Discovery Workshop
Saturday 25 April 2020
Although the world is in lockdown, the fungi are running riot out there in the forest!
Why are fungi important in forests and gardens? How do we differentiate the desirable from the deadly?
This online workshop introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi. Participants will learn the basic skills in identifying fungi though demonstration of techniques and by using their own specimens.
ONLINE