The Tasmanian Mushroom Field Day is an opportunity for everyone to explore the world of fungi. Whether you're new to mushrooms or keen to deepen your understanding, the event offers education, creativity, and local produce.

There will be talks on photography, books, science, mushroom workshops, kids activities, mushroom tastings, art and music

Alison Pouliot will be discussing the exciting intersections of the science and the aesthetics of fungi. Alison Pouliot is an ecologist and professional environmental photographer with a focus on fungi. Her work spans both northern and southern hemispheres where she is actively involved in teaching, research and conservation. Alison is author of The Allure of Fungi, Wild Mushrooming, Underground Lovers, Fungi Obscura and Mushroom Day www.alisonpouliot.com

Alana Mann, professor of Media and Communication at the University of Tasmanian will be your MC for the day.

Kim Ogden from Elysian Landscape & Nature Photography
will be presenting Little Wonders – The Joy and Benefits of Exploring Fungi with Children and Families

Step into the magical world beneath our feet and discover how fungi-hunting can transform the way families connect with nature — and each other. In this engaging and heartwarming talk, nature photographer Kim Ogden shares how photographing fungi can foster curiosity, creativity, mindfulness, and environmental stewardship in children and adults alike.

Brett Guy will be presenting a workshop on photography, as will UV photography specialist Ben Alldridge.

There will be a lively discussion with panel members Alison Pouliot, Alana Mann,  Kim Ogden, Daniel Bar-Ness from Tasmanian Geographic and Honours student Jamil Kay.

 “Do mushrooms make you more attractive” (seriously they do, just getting your attention -  the conversation will be around biodiversity and how mushrooms improve your mental health)

There will be kids fungi art activities - such as paint your own little timber mushroom, paint mushroom rocks, make fungi themed bookmarks, and colouring in.

There will also be the opportunity to make your own mushroom kit to take home and become your own urban farmer.

Daniel Bar-ness, Editor of Tasmanian Geographic will be on hand to answer all your fungi and big tree questions.

Taste testing of gourmet mushrooms will be occurring throughout the day, with BrewLab cooking all day on the BBQ.

Tunnel Hill Mushrooms and West Tamar Fungi will have all their gourmet mushrooms and mushrooms products available and talk you through the different varieties and how to grow them.

Fungi photography from Elysian Landscape and Nature Photography will be on display, along with her talk and art will be on display

You will be able to browse fresh gourmet mushrooms and a range of mushroom-based products, such as salts, tinctures, and powders at Tunnel Hill Mushrooms and West Tamar Fungi.

Plus coffee, food vans!

The Tasmanian Mushroom Festival Field Day invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty, science, and community spirit of fungi. Whether you come to learn, create, or simply indulge, this event promises a memorable day celebrating the magic of mushrooms.

$15 for adults, free for 16 and under.

$60 if you would like to join the Make your own Grow Kit workshop at midday. Tickets are limited for this workshop.

A workshop to make your own mushroom grow kit! With mycologist Tim Murch from West Tamar Fungi taking you through the build and providing you with the how's, why's and where's to grow them.