Alison Pouliot Cafe Champignon: Feastival Launch & Soiree

Following in the French tradition of Cafe Philosophique, Cafe Champignon brings the curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi into active conversation.

In this interactive seminar and discussion Alison will introduce you to both the science and aesthetics of fungi. She'll share her experiences in the field with conservation groups and rangers, First Nations people and farmers, scientists and artists and others to ponder these curious organisms through multiple lenses. In particular, she'll explore how we might navigate the tensions between ecology, aesthetics and conservation.

They will also launch Alison's new book, which is both about fungi, and the photography of fungi. The title; Funga Obscura; unites the two. Through her stories you'll cross continents and ecosystems, navigate lichen-covered landscapes, crawl in the fungal undergrowth, scale glacial extremes and duck between rainforest shadows.

Afterwards, you'll enjoy a light supper and the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Alison's books, The Allure of Fungi, Wild Mushrooming, Underground Lovers and Funga Obscura.