Name: Medicinal Lichens: Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Pharmacology
Start: 2026-08-15T09:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-15T10:00:00-0600

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.

See you soon!

Medicinal Lichens: Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Pharmacology

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT

Sheridan Opera House @ 110 N Oak St, Telluride, CO 81435

Members of the Fungi Kingdom, lichens have unique structure and chemistry. Their use for food, shelter, clothing and medicine has led to discovery of natural compounds useful for chronic health conditions and synergistic activity with various chemotherapy drugs and drug resistant bacteria and fungi.

Speakers

Robert Dale Rogers

Professional Herbalist, Elder Herbalist of Canada, Author, Adjunct Professor

Professional Herbalist, Elder Herbalist of Canada, Author, Adjunct Professor

Robert Dale Rogers is one of North America's most accomplished and respected authorities on plant and fungal medicine. A Professional Herbalist and Elder Herbalist of Canada, Robert brings over two decades of clinical experience to his practice, and more than 26 years of teaching
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Saturday August 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Sheridan Opera House

Passholder Event (included in Festival Pass), General Mycology

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