- December 9, 2026
Location
Berkeley CA US
Join us for a special talk about psilocybe mushrooms with leading mycologist Alan Rockefeller. This will be happening in Berkeley and will also be livestreamed and recorded for folks who can’t join in person. This talk is great for beginners and advanced myco-enthusiasts alike!
What You’ll Learn
Do psychedelic mushrooms grow wild in California? Yes, they do! Learn when and where they grow, and how to find them. Attendees will learn about species found in unexpected places, from urban landscapes to remote mountain regions, and the implications of new chemical analyses on psychoactive compounds. The presentation also covers groundbreaking research on global discoveries evolving fungal chemistry, including newly identified alkaloids and terpenes.
Alan Rockefeller (he/him) is an acclaimed mycologist renowned for his expertise in DNA barcoding, field photography, and microscopy. With over 20 years of experience, he has documented and photographed more than 2,500 fungal species. Alan has dedicated the past 15 years to studying fungal diversity in Mexico, regularly leading forays and sharing his knowledge with mycology enthusiasts worldwide. Alan is passionate about education and has taught thousands of people how to extract and sequence the DNA of their mushrooms. His contributions include uploading over 700 DNA sequences to GenBank and co-authoring several scientific papers, notably on new species of bioluminescent Mycena and Psilocybe. He has also identified over 400,000 fungal observations on platforms like iNaturalist and Mushroom Observer, contributing significantly to the understanding of global fungal diversity.
To make our programs accessible to more people, we offer sliding-scale pricing; please choose the rate that’s best for you. For those who need additional financial assistance, please see our scholarship program.
Ticket Options
The ticket price only covers the talk. A portion of your program fee goes to Sogorea Te Land Trust.
Adults $45 Pay it Forward (I’d like to support someone else to come)
$35 Standard Ticket
$20 Community Supported (these are supported by Pay it Forward tickets)
Teens & Kids $15 per teen (age 13 – 17, must be accompanied by an adult, this talk is not recommended for children under 13)
Accessibility
Our space is wheelchair accessible
Number of Attendees: 100