Join us in kicking off Fungus February with the best mushroom mystery story you’ve never heard! In collaboration with UCSC’s Genomics Institute, learn about how a state-of-the-art DNA database was hacked in order to uncover the hidden locations and scientific secrets of California’s most endangered mushroom. From the field work uncovering this rare fungus’ surprising habitat, to understanding California’s biodiversity research using DNA, you won’t want to miss this NPR-worthy story!
Class Fee: $16 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
Instructor: Julien Pometta & Rachel Meyer, Genomics Institute – UC Santa Cruz
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.
