Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next up: Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm
[NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO JACK QUINN'S CLOSURE ON AUGUST 9]
[NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO JACK QUINN'S CLOSURE ON AUGUST 9]
An Introduction To Fungi of Colorado (and Beyond)
Ben Kinsley, Pikes Peak Mycological Society
Summary:
An introduction to the fascinating kingdom of fungi. The talk will be divided into three sections based on types of macro fungi and will cover some basic identification of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. While the focus will be on mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains, important and fascinating fungi from other regions will also be discussed.
An introduction to the fascinating kingdom of fungi. The talk will be divided into three sections based on types of macro fungi and will cover some basic identification of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. While the focus will be on mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains, important and fascinating fungi from other regions will also be discussed.
Ben Kinsley is an avid mushroom hunter, amateur mycologist, artist, and educator. He was introduced to the world of mycology through his involvement with the New York Mycological Society (NYC) and got hooked through the teachings of renowned mycologist Gary Lincoff. Now based in Colorado Springs, he is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director for the Visual Art Program at UCCS and has been serving as President of the Pikes Peak Mycological Society since 2020.
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