Wild Mushrooms of the Lowcountry

About this event

Thursday, September 3, 7 pm (Doors open at 6:45 for socializing) Sierra Club presents: Wild Mushrooms of the Lowcountry Brian Wheat, Horticulture Instructor, Trident Technical College College of Charleston Rita Hollings Science Center Auditorium, 58 Coming Street (corner of George) Free and open to the public. Also on Zoom, please register at link below. [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gRuQS3XKRdW-4nzVEN9wAw](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gRuQS3XKRdW-4nzVEN9wAw) Attendees will deepen their appreciation for and understanding of the wonderful world of fungi. We will discuss strategies for identifying both edible and poisonous mushrooms in the wild, focusing on key species commonly found in the Lowcountry region. Brian Wheat is a professor of horticulture at Trident Technical College in North Charleston and the founder of Common Joy, a family-run farm specializing in sustainably grown luffa gourd sponges in Charleston. Before entering agriculture, Brian spent nearly a decade teaching middle school science and high school biology. With a focus on regenerative farming practices, he has provided agribusiness consulting and training to farmers, entrepreneurs, and organizations working to strengthen local food systems. Brian holds a BA in Biology from SUNY Oswego and an EdM in Biology Education from the University at Buffalo. Sierra Club mission statement: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth