Name: Mycological Skills For The Apocalypse
Start: 2026-08-14T14:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-14T15:00:00-0600

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.

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Mycological Skills For The Apocalypse

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Ah Haa School - SkyDeck Rooftop @ 155 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

A deep dive into the survival potential of working with fungi when modern systems fail. This presentation explores ingenious low‑tek methods for pasteurization and sterilization without reliance on natural gas or electricity. We will look at how agricultural waste and other obscure substrates can be transformed into reliable food sources, and how you can utilize the 'waste' produced by your mushroom cultivation endeavors. We will also discuss how you can produce your own antibiotics and medicines in resource‑scarce environments. Beyond food and health, we’ll discuss the resilience of fungal networks, their ability to regenerate soils, filter water, and provide sustainable materials when conventional supply chains collapse. This talk is both a practical guide and a visionary manifesto for how mycological knowledge can empower communities to adapt, survive, and thrive in a post‑apocalyptic world.

Speakers

Jasper Degenaars

Fungi Academy

Jasper Degenaars is an ambassador to the Kindom of the Fungi and has dedicated his life to the sharing and growing of Fungal Wisdom. It all started over 13 years ago when he embarked on a journey to decipher the growing of Psilocybe mushrooms. Since 2019 he has committed his full... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Ah Haa School - SkyDeck Rooftop

Passholder Event (included in Festival Pass), General Mycology

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