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"The Making of an Alaskan Mushroom Book" with Kate Mohatt

Alaska is home to thousands of mushroom species, and foragers rely on handbooks for safety in harvesting and eating. But what goes into creating a field guide that's accurate and appealing? Join us for a look behind the pretty pictures, into the research, science, and creativity of documenting Alaska's mushrooms.

Kate Mohatt will speak on "The Making of an Alaskan Mushroom Book" at the Friends of the Library annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Ann Stevens Room of Loussac Public Library. The reception begins at 530 p.m., the annual membership meeting begins at 6:15 p.m., and Kate will speak at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be offered.

Kate Mohatt has been studying and collecting mushrooms in Alaska for over 20 years. Prior to that, she received a masters degree in plant science from Montana State University, studying fungi associated with white bark pine near Yellowstone. She’s the founder and president of the Turnagain Arm Mycological Society, and founder of the Girdwood Fungus Fair. She is a co-author of Mushrooms of Alaska and Mushrooms of the National Forests in Alaska.

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• Increase the visibility of the Library

• Add to the Library collection

• Support Library activities and programs

• Advocate for literacy and the Library

The Friends donates approximately $90,000 a year for books, media, and events. In addition, the Friends have helped build collections at all neighborhood libraries.