Understanding Scientific Names (mushroom) March 7 @ 7:30 pm

Illinois Mycological Association Presents

Understanding Scientific Names
Presented by Patrick Leacock, PhD


Monday, March 7, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Niles Historical Society
8970 Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714


Patrick Leacock, mycologist and IMA President, begins our 2016 program series. This illustrated presentation explains the usage of scientific names in relation to the rules of nomenclature. The names of mushrooms have been changing for more than 250 years. Scientific names and classification reflect our best understanding of species and how they are related.

A note on our location:
Niles Historical Center is about a tenth of a mile Southeast from the Golf-Mill Shopping center. The former sheriff’s office has parking adjacent to the building. The meeting room is on the third floor and is accessible by elevator as well as a large staircase. Restrooms are available on first and third floors. A museum volunteer will open the building for us Monday evening. For public transport from the city, take the Blue Line to the Jefferson Park CTA Station, from there it is 20 minutes on the PACE #270 bus to Milwaukee and Elizabeth. The museum is open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Please note new location in NILES:

Monday, March 7, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Niles Historical Society
8970 Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714