MycoMap BC - Fungi documenting and sequencing project Launch Event on September 16, 2025 Zoom DETAILS: Posted by Elora: "Hi all! I'm excited to introduce MycoMap BC a project aimed at documenting fungal and slime mould biodiversity in British Columbia. Through a partnership with Mycota Lab, free, year-round DNA sequencing for mushroom and slime mould collections is available to anyone in BC. Your contributions will help us better understand the unique biodiversity of our province. HOW TO PARTICIPATE We invite mushroom enthusiasts, backyard collectors, and mycologists to help us collect thousands of specimens from all regions of BC. Here’s what you'll need to get started: A collection box An iNaturalist account and a camera or phone A food dehydrator For detailed protocols, FAQs, and shipping instructions, please visit MycomapBC.org. You can also find a link to our iNaturalist project and a form to receive the mailing address for your specimens. LAUNCH EVENT Join us for a virtual launch event and celebration on September 16th at 7 PM via Zoom. The event will feature guest speakers including Stephen Russell of Mycota Lab and Andy Mackinnon and Kem Luther, authors of Mushrooms of BC. They will discuss the importance of DNA sequencing, followed by an overview of the collection protocol. There will also be a Q&A session." Register for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l0L8ztPTQjGI4cvxq17-fA
