Description:
With support from The Teaching & Learning Commons and The Office of Sustainability
Join us as we search for fungi around the KPU Surrey Grounds. Learn about what fungi are and their role in the ecosystem. We'll talk about mushrooms and lichens, including some of the distinct features used to help identify them.
Bio:
Emily Betz, MSc. (she/her) is a KPU Biology Lab Technician with extensive experience studying fungi. She has over a decade of experience with Mycology & Phytopathology, contributing to both research and teaching. She aims to inspire curiosity about the weird & wonderful Kingdom Fungi, and she thrives on making these under-appreciated organisms more accessible & engaging
Wild Spaces is an interdisciplinary teaching and research group at KPU focused on ecological place-based education. Two of our priorities are decolonization and accessibility.