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Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz
"An eating and drinking club with a mushroom problem" -- Henry Young
Upcoming FFSC Events
April 11, 2026, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
2026 Wine and Mushroom Fest
The Wine and Mushroom Fest is on! We’ll be gathering with four or five Santa Cruz
Mountain appellation wineries to sample wines, nibble fungal delicacies and tell tall
tales.
April 21, 2026, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
April Speaker | Alissa Allen: Color, Craft & Connection: Mushroom Dyeing as a Practice of Presence & Renewal
When life feels like too much, the forest offers something quietly grounding. Join Alissa Allen to explore mushroom and lichen dyeing as a practice of presence, color, and connection.
Recent News & Stories
1/20/26, 7:59 PM
2026 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair: Our Mission in Action
The Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz exists to expand the understanding and appreciation of mycology through education; and to assist the public, institutions, and partner organizations in advancing that goal--and keeping the FUN in fungi. The 2026 Santa Cruz Fungus Fair brought all of these groups together to make high-quality mycological education accessible to thousands of people, while producing real scientific output and supporting local arts, culture and economic development.
Join Our Indoor and Outdoor Activities
We get together from September through May to learn and share knowledge about mushrooms, while having fun!
Online Resources
The safest way to learn about mushrooms is to hunt and identify mushrooms with knowledgable people in person. In addition, here are some field guildes, recipes, and other resources that can help you build your knowlede. Stay safe, and have fun learning!
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!["The orange grove of the forest floor" by Amanda Timoney
Stereum hirsutum, commonly known as the false turkey tail,[1] hairy stereum,[2] or hairy curtain crust,[3] is a species of fungus and a plant pathogen that infects coniferous and deciduous trees. (Wikipedia)
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