The conservation of fungi and why it matters. Nov 2 @ 7:30pm

Illinois Mycological Assocition presents

The conservation of fungi and why it matters
Presented by Greg Mueller, PhD, Chicago Botanic Gardens

November 2, 2015 • 7:30 PM

Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
(see information below on location)


Mushrooms and other fungi serve many important roles in nature as decomposers and recyclers, as beneficial symbionts with plants, as lichens, and as parasites. How do human activities impact the diversity and long term survival of these fungi? Greg will talk about current research and work towards the conservation of fungi.

Gregory M. Mueller, Ph.D. is Chief Scientist and Negaunee Foundation Vice President of Science at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He has been involved with the Illinois Mycological Association more than 20 years. Among Greg's many interests and duties, he serves as Chair of the “Mushrooms, Brackets, and Puffballs” Specialist Group, International Union for the Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission. Through this work he acts as a coordinator of the Global Fungal Red List Initiative.
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/staff/mueller

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IMA MEETING LOCATION
Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
(Located just north of W. Chicago Ave. at Halsted St.)

PARKING AND ENTERING THE BUILDING:
There is free parking on the north side of the school, NOT in the front of the school.
You will need to pass security as you enter the building.
Our meeting room may be subject to change. Please ask about the room number as you enter.
DETAILED DIRECTION TO KENDALL COLLEGE:
http://culinaryhistorians.org/sample-pa ... l-college/

http://www.illinoismyco.org/