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.
Medicinal mushrooms have never been more popular - or more misunderstood. This lecture cuts through the noise with a grounded, science-forward introduction to the field: covering traditional uses across cultures, the current state of peer-reviewed research, what we actually know about bioavailability and extraction, and how to evaluate the rapidly growing landscape of medicinal mushroom products.
Designed for herbalists, wellness practitioners, health-curious attendees, and anyone who wants a clear-eyed overview of what functional mycology is and isn't, this talk draws on ethnobotany, food science, and clinical research to give attendees a framework they can use - whether they're a first-time mushroom buyer or a longtime practitioner.
CE-eligible where applicable.
Duration: 1.5–2 hours | Level: Beginner | Open to all TMF attendees
