Fungus February just got a whole lot spookier, especially when the topic is parasitic zombie fungi! Learn about the sinister Cordyceps mushroom that infects insects using mind-controlling spores and turns them into the walking dead. Why is this the same mushroom people are using for an energizing coffee replacement?! Learn how the zombification process works, if it really is a caffeine substitute, and if humans are at risk of being its next zombie victim. If you dare…!
Class Fee: $16 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Instructor: Chloe Rickards, Entomology disease ecologist at the City College of San Francisco
Class Size: 60 participants
Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.
Early Members Registration opens Tuesday, January 14th at 12 a.m.
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General Registration opens Wednesday, January 15th at 12 a.m.
