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2/28 Fluorescent Fungi & Bioluminescent (DNA) Barcodes

Glowing, glowing, gone! For the last lecture of Fungus February, explore the brilliant world of bioluminesce. In this illuminating lecture, learn about the fluorescing fungi that glow under ultraviolet light, mushrooms that create their own light, even in complete darkness, and what in their DNA is coded for them to exhibit these beautiful characteristics. Using hundreds of high quality photos, explore the mysterious world of bioluminescent and fluorescent fungi, and shine some light on the science of their unique DNA.   

  • Class Fee: $16 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
  • Instructor: Alan Rockefeller, Mycology Taxonomist and Founder of mycena
  • Class Size: 60 participants
  • Materials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.

Date: Friday, February 28th

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA

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