Get ready for a wild, gooey, and slightly creepy trip into the fungal underworld. Join The Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt for: Favorite fungi: Meet the Parasites and Slimes. November 7th, 2025. Join Maria Morrow, Professor of Botany and Environmental Science in a weird and wonderful exploration of the strange lives of mushrooms that rot, ooze, explode and even puppet insects. We will explore parasite and slime makers you might spot in our local forests. From mycilia free loaders to arthropod body snatchers! Whether you are new to mushrooming or a seasoned spore nerd, you'll leave with new ID tips, cool eulogy facts, and probably a few delightful shudders! Look Closer! Come for the goo, stay for the science.

For more information please visit natmus.humboldt.edu or call (707) 826-4480
Donations Welcome.