Magic Mushroom Weekend with NYBG & New York Mycological Society

New York Botanical Garden - Bronx, NY
09/14/2024
11:00am- 4:00pm
Bronx Botanical Garden

September 14, 2024

11 a.m.–4 p.m. | At the New York Botanical Garden in collaboration with the New York Mycological Society

In Wonderland, Alice eats a menu of magical mushrooms and mysterious potions that launch her headfirst into a fantastical adventure featuring shifts in size, talking flowers, and other surreal characters. Since at least the psychedelic 1960s, we’ve asked ourselves: was it all a dream—or the result of mind-altering plants and fungi? Explore the wild and wonderful world of mushrooms and learn about the near-endless possibilities they offer, from food to fashion, cosmetics to eco-construction, and meditation to mind-altering experiences. With live music, crafts, tours, and myriad mushroom artists, artisans, and food vendors, we’ll conjure the same atmosphere of pure imagination that Jefferson Airplane did when they told us to “Go ask Alice.”

Hands-on Activities for All Ages: Join us for fungi fun that you can dive into whether you’re big or small, short or tall!

Mushroom Meet & Greets: Stop by for a chat about modern mushroom science with EcoVative and the New York Mycological Society, two organizations at the forefront of mycology.

Author Meet & Greet: Eugenia Bone

Join a Fungi Tour, Watch Fungi Films, Groove to Mushroom Music, & Enjoy chef prepared mushroom bites.

John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi will have a booth shared with Fungal Diversity Survey with extracts, books, and pamphlets for sale on September 14th only. 

This event is rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the event will be altered or cancelled.