Event details

David Whyte, a dedicated member of the Fungal Network of New Zealand (FUNNZ) council, will give a presentation around the ecology of fungi; bringing an understanding of how they work symbiotically with trees, as well as the more well known breaking down of organic materials. He will also touch on what to look for 
when attempting to identify fungi, finishing with a short Q&A session. 

Join us to explore the fascinating world of fungi, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and learn from David's wealth of knowledge as an amateur mycologist and passionate citizen scientist. 

More about David Whyte: 
David, a trained scientist (biotech industry) turned amateur mycologist, has contributed significantly to fungal observations on inaturalist.nz with nearly 4000 recorded observations, including exotic and indigenous fungi. As a passionate educator, David believes in making learning fun and accessible to all. He has appeared on live TV and has done presentations around New Zealand on a range of fungi topics. David is an active participant of Mushroom Hunting NZ, a vibrant Facebook community with nearly 60,000 members, and is the collector of multiple new to Western Science indigenous fungi.

This event is part of the Fungi Fest NZ 2025 programme, on from the 29th of March to 4th May - check out their website for more great fungi and mushroom themed events: https://www.ecoscievents.org.nz/fungifestnz

Register now to secure your spot