Join MAW on October 3 for a presentation by Richard Kerrigan on Agaricus. Often called “the Meadow Mushrooms,” about 90% of Agaricus species actually reside in forest and other non-grassland habitats. All species exploit the partly decomposed remains of green plants. Some species are edible, even cultivated, while others are toxic.

Richard has worked on the diversity, taxonomy, and phylogeny of Agaricus for the last 45 years, both in academic settings and as Director of Research with Sylvan, Inc., the world’s leading producer of cultivated mushroom spawn. In 2016, he published the book Agaricus of North America.

There will be a ID session at the beginning of the meeting: bring mushrooms in good condition for the group to examine.

MAW monthly meetings are free and open to the public. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at Kensington Park Library, unless otherwise posted.