Review a summary of our participation in the Brazilian Congress of Mycology held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil ..read more

It's a fungus that had only been seen once in 1982 and was rediscovered in the Nahuelbuta mountain range by the Fungi Foundation ..read more

We spoke with Danielle Caners, the visual artist behind the breathtaking ‘Mycelia,’ about her creative process, inspirations, and her work in general ..read more

This year has been filled with milestones, and we are delighted to share them. Here’s a glimpse of some of them ..read more

The 2023 STANYS conference in Syracuse celebrated fungi education with engaging presentations by Diana Richards from the Fungi Foundation. Teachers embraced free resources and received mushroom grow kits, fostering a new appreciation for mycology in classrooms. This marked a milestone in the foundation's mission. Stay tuned for more updates on their educational initiatives ..read more

Help us unveil and recognize ancestral uses of fungi. We have cataloged over 200 traditional uses and/or relationships with fungi in 45 different countries, creating a comprehensive global ethnomycological index that incorporates available public information, in order to protect this precious knowledge. We are now looking to learn what has been taught from one generation to another through oral history ..read more

At Foundry Montessori School in New York, Diana Richards from the Fungi Foundation led a captivating educational journey into the world of fungi for young students, fostering their curiosity, hands-on exploration, and creative engagement in a day filled with wonder and learning ..read more

The "For the Love of Fungi" event at Stone Mountain Farm in New York featured educational activities, guided mushroom forays, art, cooking demonstrations, and a focus on the importance of fungi in ecosystems, leaving attendees with a newfound appreciation for these remarkable organisms ..read more

More information about our Education program ..read more

By recognizing fungi's ecological role, medical potential, and agricultural benefits, we empower students to be environmentally conscious and innovative contributors for a sustainable future ..read more