Name: What's in a Name: Decoding the Language of Fungi with Gabrielle Cerberville
Start: 2026-08-13T12:30:00-0600
End: 2026-08-13T13:30:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.

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What's in a Name: Decoding the Language of Fungi with Gabrielle Cerberville

Thursday August 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT

Ah Haa School - Transformation Studio @ 155 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

"What's in a Name: Decoding the Language of Fungi"

Scientific names may seem intimidating at first, but each one reveals a story about a mushroom's appearance, ecology, history, or the people who first studied it. In this entertaining lecture, we'll uncover the meanings behind the names of dozens of familiar and fascinating mushroom genera, exploring the Greek and Latin roots that form the foundation of fungal taxonomy.

All presentation in Transformation Studio are first come first serve. A line will be formed outside of Ah Haa for this presentation. There will be limited seats so please plan for a different event if this is full.

Speakers

Gabrielle Cerberville

The Chaotic Forager

Gabrielle Cerberville, otherwise known as Chaotic Forager and sometimes as the Internet’s Mushroom Auntie, is a celebrated foraging educator, community mycologist, and climate advocate based in the Charlottesville area. Known for her informative, funny, high-energy social media... Read More →

Thursday August 13, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Ah Haa School - Transformation Studio

Passholder Event (included in Festival Pass), General Mycology

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