About us
The Los Angeles Mycological Society (LAMS) is a non-profit group whose purpose is to foster and expand the understanding and appreciation of mycology (that is the study of mushrooms and fungi). LAMS is an eclectic group of mycologists, foodies, nature lovers, and mushroom aficionados. Please join us if you are interested in learning about the amazing world of mushrooms, including: how to correctly identify a mushroom, learning about the health benefits of mushrooms, how you can grow your own mushrooms, and about the critical role mushrooms play in the evolution of this planet. For more information about LAMS and its activities please visit our web site.
Upcoming events
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LAMS General Meeting
Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way, Glendale, CA, USSpeaker: Syrena Whitner, PhD
Program: “The Final Frontier of Marine Life: How Fungi Shape Our Seas”
Fungi are ecological miracle workers within terrestrial ecosystems, harboring the ability to shape food webs and drive nutrient cycles as both parasites and mutualists. And although many people share a sense of curiosity and fondness for terrestrial fungi, surprisingly little attention has been given to their enigmatic marine counterparts despite their abundance and suspected ecological significance. This talk explores the evolutionary history of marine fungi, their adaptations as extremophiles in inhospitable environments, their intricate relationship with coral and plankton health, and their surprising abilities to aid in the decomposition of marine plastics. Join us in examining these integral, yet understudied, components of marine ecosystems and their broader implications for environmental sustainability!
More information about LAMS events, including a biography of the speaker, is available on the LAMS Calendar page.
Directions to the community center are on the LAMS Locations page.
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