Fungi Talks: Stinkhorn!
Wednesday 20 November | 15-16:30
Free (ticketed)
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Visit organiser website(this link will open in a new window) [email protected]Join us for a special afternoon celebrating two newly published fungi books, through readings, video, sound, scent and conversation. Enter the fascinating world of fungi – specifically weird and wonderful stinkhorns!
Dive into two newly published books, guided by their creators: Stinkhorn: How Nature's Most Foul-Smelling Mushroom Can Change the Way We Listen by Siôn Parkinson; and The Fascinating World of Fungi, edited by Max Coleman and contributed to by Patrick Hickey.
Join us in the Botanics' Lecture Theatre for this unique, multisensory event, which will include never-before-seen footage of stinkhorn growth by scientist Patrick Hickey, an audience Q&A, as well as the opportunity to purchase books by the authors and have them signed.
This event will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.
If you have any access requirements or questions relating to this event, please do not hesitate to email [email protected] (this link will open in a new window)
Siôn Parkinson and Patrick Hickey's work currently features in the exhibition Fungi Forms, on display in Inverleith House Gallery until 8 December.
Venue information
Botanics' Lecture Theatre
20a Inverleith Row
EH3 5LR
First Floor wheelchair access