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WELCOME TO THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA FUNGI FESTIVAL
October 18th & 19th
FREE Access to Festival Grounds
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF FUNGI
JOIN US
10/18 & 10/19
Clallam County Fairgrounds
1608 W 16th St, Port Angeles
Join us at the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival, where the magic of mycology comes to life! Attendees can explore a diverse range of topics, including mushroom cultivation, foraging techniques, ecology and conservation, culinary delights, fabric dye, and the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. With many vendors showcasing mushroom products and mushroom-themed art, there's something for everyone. Experience hands-on workshops, engaging talks, and connect with fellow fungi enthusiasts while discovering the magic of mushrooms!
Friday Keynote Dinner
Oct 17th
Field Arts and Events Hall
201 W Front St, Port Angeles
Kick off your fungi-filled weekend by joining us for our Friday Keynote Dinner! Since 2023, this special add-on event has delighted guests with a multi-course mushroom-themed dinner crafted by renowned local chefs. Enjoy an exquisite culinary experience paired with our keynote speaker Langdon Cook. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the wonders of mushrooms!
Citizen Science
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Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festivals:
Elwha Fungal Diversity Project
Explore the Elwha River fungal diversity project, an annual addition to the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival. A project that documents native fungi and compares restoration zones with less disturbed habitats while creating hands on educational opportunities.
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SPEAKERS
MEET OUR FEATURED EDUCATORS
Discover the passionate individuals who will share their knowledge and insights on fungi and nature. Learn from experts, scientists, and enthusiasts committed to spreading awareness and education
Graham Steinruck
Director of The Biodiversity Collective, Research Director OPFF - Chef, forager, and mycologist Graham received the prestigious Zagat ‘30 under 30’ award for his dedication to cooking and foraging, and has contributed recipes to the ‘Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook’ by Eugenia Bone, as well as ‘Wild Mushrooms’ by Trent and Kristen Blizzard. He is one of Colorado state’s certified wild mushroom identification experts and is chef of the Telluride Mushroom Festival Fungi Dinner. He recently founded ‘Biodiversity Collective’, an event company that focuses on fungi education, hands-on learning and travel experiences.
Amy Honan PhD
Professor of Mycology and Fungal Ecology OSU, co-founder Crested Bute Botanic Garden, research coordinator OPFF, Amy received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO where she studied population genetics of the root pathogen Armillaria. She went on to San Francisco State University for her M.S. While there, she studied the saprophytic mushroom genus Tetrapyrgos from SE Asia. She completed her Ph.D. at University of Washington where she studied the ecology, evolution, and biogeography of the stalked puffball Tulostoma. She currently teaches Mycology and Fungal Ecology for Oregon State University. In addition, she is the co-founder of the Crested Butte Botanic Garden in Crested Butte, CO and is the curator of their fungal collection. Her current work involves documenting fungal biodiversity and ecology of Rocky Mountain fungi and understanding heavy metal tolerance in Suillus.
Michael W. Beug PhD
Professor Emeritus the Evergreen State College
Author of Mushrooms of Cascadia: An Illustrated Key
Author of Mushrooms of Cascadia: An Illustrated Key
Robert Rogers
Renowned herbalist and author of more then 50 books including "The Fungal Pharmacy" - Robert Dale Rogers B.Sc. RH (AHG), FICN is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and Herbal Elder of Canada. He has been an herbalist for fifty years and offered a clinical practice for twenty of them. He taught plant and mushroom medicine for over 26 years at both a College and University, and held the position of assistant clinical professor in family medicine, for a dozen years at the University of Alberta. He was on the editorial board of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms and past chair of the Medicinal Mushroom Committee of the North American Mycological Association (NAMA). Robert is the author of over 60 books and 20 peer-reviewed papers, and a Fellow of the International College of Nutrition. He contributes on a regular basis to Fungi magazine.
His most well-known book on mushrooms is The Fungal Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America, published in 2011.
He is also the author of Mushroom Essences: Vibrational Healing from Kingdom Fungi (2016) and Medicinal Mushrooms: The Human Clinical Trials (2020).
Other recent books include Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Magic, Science and Research (2021), and Health Your Brain Naturally (2018)
His most well-known book on mushrooms is The Fungal Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America, published in 2011.
He is also the author of Mushroom Essences: Vibrational Healing from Kingdom Fungi (2016) and Medicinal Mushrooms: The Human Clinical Trials (2020).
Other recent books include Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Magic, Science and Research (2021), and Health Your Brain Naturally (2018)
Langdon Cook
Forager and author of books such as "The Mushroom Hunters"
Aaron Hilliard
Mycology educator and content creator for the popular Mushroom Wonderland channel
William Padilla-Brown
A Multidisciplinary Citizen Scientist practicing social science, mycology, phycology, molecular biology, and additive manufacturing. William founded MycoSymbiotics in 2015, and has since developed it into the innovative practical applied biological science business it is today. He also published the first English-language books on cultivating the cordyceps mushroom and regularly leads courses on their cultivation
Eugenia Bone
Eugenia is an Internationally known food and nature writer whose work has appeared in many anthologies, magazines and newspapers. A faculty member of the New York Botanical Garden, she teaches classes on mycophagy and psychoactive mushrooms. She is the author or coauthor of nine books on food and biology, including MYCOPHILIA, THE FANTASTIC FUNGI COMMUNITY COOKBOOK, and, most recently, HAVE A GOOD TRIP: Exploring the Magic Mushroom Experience. She has been nominated for and received a variety of awards, including a James Beard Award and just recently the Manny Salzman Award. Eugenia is featured in FANTASTIC FUNGI (2019) and in the mushroom episode of Waffles + Mochi on Netflix, produced by Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions.
Marc Keith (Roger Rabbit)
Marc’s interest in mushrooms dates to 1971 when he picked up a
hitchhiker in Dallas seeking a ride to east Texas to pick P cubensis. The
hitchhiker, whose name is long forgotten, offered to show Marc his favorite
cow pastures in exchange for the 150-mile round trip. The story is hilarious.
At one pasture, an armed farmer drove his truck across the field to chase off
the hippies. The hitchhiker took off running like his pants were on fire, but
Marc, his belly and brain full of fresh cubensis, had other ideas. The rest of
that story will be told in Marc’s talk on synchronicity.
The next year, 1972, Marc grew his first crop of cubes at home, entirely by
accident. He’s been an avid grower and consumer of all things fungi ever
since. For decades, Marc has shared his knowledge and experiences freely,
hoping to advance the science and art of mushrooms. Until the death of his
wife Vivian in 2014, he operated a USDA certified organic mushroom farm in
WA state.
Marc noticed early in life that dreams and other intuitions can be
lifechanging if one keeps an open mind, free of preconceptions which stifle
the psyche. In the mid-1970s, Marc became active in what was called ‘white
witchcraft’, later to be affiliated with Wicca, where for several years through
the late 1980s, he served as High Priest for a coven with over 150 members.
During this time, he relentlessly researched and began teaching classes on
meditation, alchemy, ESP, and Jungian synchronicity. F ifty years later, the
work continues.
hitchhiker in Dallas seeking a ride to east Texas to pick P cubensis. The
hitchhiker, whose name is long forgotten, offered to show Marc his favorite
cow pastures in exchange for the 150-mile round trip. The story is hilarious.
At one pasture, an armed farmer drove his truck across the field to chase off
the hippies. The hitchhiker took off running like his pants were on fire, but
Marc, his belly and brain full of fresh cubensis, had other ideas. The rest of
that story will be told in Marc’s talk on synchronicity.
The next year, 1972, Marc grew his first crop of cubes at home, entirely by
accident. He’s been an avid grower and consumer of all things fungi ever
since. For decades, Marc has shared his knowledge and experiences freely,
hoping to advance the science and art of mushrooms. Until the death of his
wife Vivian in 2014, he operated a USDA certified organic mushroom farm in
WA state.
Marc noticed early in life that dreams and other intuitions can be
lifechanging if one keeps an open mind, free of preconceptions which stifle
the psyche. In the mid-1970s, Marc became active in what was called ‘white
witchcraft’, later to be affiliated with Wicca, where for several years through
the late 1980s, he served as High Priest for a coven with over 150 members.
During this time, he relentlessly researched and began teaching classes on
meditation, alchemy, ESP, and Jungian synchronicity. F ifty years later, the
work continues.
Shane Schoolman
Shane has a passion for cultivation, extraction, education, and mycoremediation, he bridges science and sustainability to empower others in exploring the world of the Fungal Queendom.
At MycoLove Farm, the mission is clear: To Heal Through Biodiversity. As a USDA Organic and vertically integrated mushroom company, MycoLove oversees every step of the process—from “Farm to Bottle”—to deliver premium, sustainable mushroom products. Shane’s innovative approach to extraction, including pioneering Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction (UAE) techniques, ensures that MycoLove produces full-spectrum, potent, and standardized extracts for health and wellness.
As Co-Creator of MycoReach, Shane extends his commitment to community and innovation by fostering accessibility and collaboration in applied mycology. MycoReach bridges the gap between the myco-curious and the myco-serious, empowering citizen scientists with open-source tools, workshops, and resources. From its Mobile Myco Lab to its ambitious culture bank initiative, MycoReach embodies Shane’s vision to transform curiosity into discovery and create a more sustainable future through fungi.
At MycoLove Farm, the mission is clear: To Heal Through Biodiversity. As a USDA Organic and vertically integrated mushroom company, MycoLove oversees every step of the process—from “Farm to Bottle”—to deliver premium, sustainable mushroom products. Shane’s innovative approach to extraction, including pioneering Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction (UAE) techniques, ensures that MycoLove produces full-spectrum, potent, and standardized extracts for health and wellness.
As Co-Creator of MycoReach, Shane extends his commitment to community and innovation by fostering accessibility and collaboration in applied mycology. MycoReach bridges the gap between the myco-curious and the myco-serious, empowering citizen scientists with open-source tools, workshops, and resources. From its Mobile Myco Lab to its ambitious culture bank initiative, MycoReach embodies Shane’s vision to transform curiosity into discovery and create a more sustainable future through fungi.
Shannon Adams
Join Seattle-based researcher Shannon Adams for a deep dive into the vivid and varied world of Cortinarius, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most abundant mushroom genera. Focusing on species first described from Olympic National Park, this talk blends field ID tips with the rich history of mycologists who helped shape our understanding of these mushrooms.
Noah Siegel
Noah Siegel's field mycology skills are extensive – he has spent two decades seeking, photographing, identifying, and furthering his knowledge about all aspects of macrofungi. He has hunted for mushrooms throughout the United States and Canada, as well as on multiple expeditions to New Zealand and Australia.
He is one of the premier mushroom photographers in the nation, having won numerous awards from the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) photography contest. His technique and attention to detail are unrivaled, arising from a philosophy of maximizing utility for identification purposes while maintaining a high degree of aesthetic appeal.
His photographs have appeared on the covers and have been featured in articles of multiple issues of FUNGI Magazine and Mushroom the Journal, the primary mushroom enthusiast magazines in the United States, numerous mushroom books, as well as NAMA and other club publications.
He is past president of the Monadnock Mushroomers Unlimited, (MMU) a mushroom club based out of Keene, NH, and is an active member of the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society and the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz.
Noah travels and lectures extensively across America, following the mushrooms.
He is one of the premier mushroom photographers in the nation, having won numerous awards from the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) photography contest. His technique and attention to detail are unrivaled, arising from a philosophy of maximizing utility for identification purposes while maintaining a high degree of aesthetic appeal.
His photographs have appeared on the covers and have been featured in articles of multiple issues of FUNGI Magazine and Mushroom the Journal, the primary mushroom enthusiast magazines in the United States, numerous mushroom books, as well as NAMA and other club publications.
He is past president of the Monadnock Mushroomers Unlimited, (MMU) a mushroom club based out of Keene, NH, and is an active member of the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society and the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz.
Noah travels and lectures extensively across America, following the mushrooms.
Danli Luo
I am a 4th year PhD at the Machine Agency in HCDE, University of Washington.
My work involves building systems that facilitate scientific knowledge discovery among domain experts and HCI researchers.
I focus on the intersection of materials processes and bio-inspired design.
I occasionally document fun things I create and I sporadically arrange snippets of everyday life into video stories.
My work involves building systems that facilitate scientific knowledge discovery among domain experts and HCI researchers.
I focus on the intersection of materials processes and bio-inspired design.
I occasionally document fun things I create and I sporadically arrange snippets of everyday life into video stories.
Sidnee Ober-Singleton
I grew up in the PNW, and while I always had an interest in fungi, it didn’t develop into a mycological
one until my first year at Lane Community College, where I participated in an undergraduate research
program on myco-remediation. After that sucked me in, I dove headfirst into mycology, continuing
research and education at LCC, and eventually getting a position studying fungus-growing ants at the
University of Oregon. I’ve spent about 7 years undertaking ongoing research and teaching, in both a professional and amateur fashion on a wide range of subjects within the field. I have a special interest in fungal genetics and mating, Morel ecology, fluorescence microscopy, and applied biotechnology to the ends of cultivation, myco-remediation, cellulosics, and use for their diverse metabolites, which includes dyeing! I really love finding new uses for fungi that no one has thought of before.
one until my first year at Lane Community College, where I participated in an undergraduate research
program on myco-remediation. After that sucked me in, I dove headfirst into mycology, continuing
research and education at LCC, and eventually getting a position studying fungus-growing ants at the
University of Oregon. I’ve spent about 7 years undertaking ongoing research and teaching, in both a professional and amateur fashion on a wide range of subjects within the field. I have a special interest in fungal genetics and mating, Morel ecology, fluorescence microscopy, and applied biotechnology to the ends of cultivation, myco-remediation, cellulosics, and use for their diverse metabolites, which includes dyeing! I really love finding new uses for fungi that no one has thought of before.
Jeff Ravage
Jeff Ravage is a Forester and fungal researcher in central Colorado. He began experimenting with the use of wood rotting mushrooms as an agent of ecological restoration in 2014. He also works in realm of carbon markets and contributed to the “Reduced Emissions from Megafires” carbon offset protocol, and others. He raises neotropical aposematic frogs is known to walk right up to trees and smell them.
Eva Gordon
Whether you're a nature enthusiast or a seasoned scientist, Animal Mycophiles, critters that hunt, farm, self-medicate and get high on fungi offers a captivating exploration of the surprising connections between animals and fungi. Discover how creatures across the animal kingdom interact with mushrooms, from farming and hunting to self-medication and even intoxication. This book illuminates the vital role of these symbiotic relationships in nutrient cycling, spore dispersal, and ecosystem health, making complex science accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Drew Ryan
an avid forager, mushroom cultivator, educator, an ethically informed applied mycologist and small business owner. Harmonic Hyphae is an up and coming small business that is dedicated to bridging the gap between human and fungal realms; all while listening to the power of nature. He is ultimately a lifelong student of nature, an artist, musician, and all around creative who is inspired by the natural world around us.
Chris Adams - Sporelust
Chris Adams is the creative mind behind Corvidopolis, The Mushroom Tarot and Sporelust!.
Raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has always had a fondness for the outdoors and a love of creating art.
After studying architecture at university he began working as an illustrator & printmaker, and has continued down that path for over a decade.
In his late 20s he was introduced to mushroom foraging, and sometime around 2014 those two passions collided––the rest is (recent) history!
His work merges youthful influences from skate-punk culture, 60s & 70s counterculture inspiration and an attention to scientifically accurate depiction of mushrooms, plants and animals.
Most recently he has begun to find himself in a position of an ‘accidental’ science educator by tricking people into learning about mycology & biodiversity through his artwork, which often utilizes recognizable popular culture references while maintaining key elements of physical accuracy.
Raised in the Pacific Northwest, he has always had a fondness for the outdoors and a love of creating art.
After studying architecture at university he began working as an illustrator & printmaker, and has continued down that path for over a decade.
In his late 20s he was introduced to mushroom foraging, and sometime around 2014 those two passions collided––the rest is (recent) history!
His work merges youthful influences from skate-punk culture, 60s & 70s counterculture inspiration and an attention to scientifically accurate depiction of mushrooms, plants and animals.
Most recently he has begun to find himself in a position of an ‘accidental’ science educator by tricking people into learning about mycology & biodiversity through his artwork, which often utilizes recognizable popular culture references while maintaining key elements of physical accuracy.
Jonathan Fredette
From an early age, I was searching for ways to heal myself and face the hardships in my own health that arose from living in our modern culture. I became fascinated with biology and the natural sciences and ultimately found a way forward through natural medicine. While studying health sciences in the Pacific Northwest and working as an assistant in a pathology lab, I simultaneously dove headlong into the field of Mycology, studying and cultivating mushrooms that I used to help myself and those around me. In 2019 I founded Evolved Mushrooms as a way to support my community with holistic wellness and education specifically within the field of mycology, but have since expanded into herbal medicine. We've hosted large scale community events, local cultivation workshops and have developed unique herbal mushroom formulas for our clients that offer truly unique support. For over 6 years we have helped people overcome hardships within their health, and have focused intently on supporting our clients' mental wellness. We are intent on exploring unique extraction sciences to develop high quality and bioavailable products and work alongside a few wholesale leaders in connecting other businesses with resources. My mission is to broaden the impact and awareness of natural medicine within the communities we're connected with and support the movement of returning to natural wellbeing and balance alongside the lessons we can learn from Nature."
Fungi Fest Photos
Photo galleries from past Olympic Peninsula Fungi Fest events
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