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Mycosphaera
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Mycosphaera is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mycology and the critical role of fungi in biodiversity and ecosystems. Based in Quebec, Canada, our mission focuses on education, scientific outreach, networking, and fungal conservation.
🍄 Mycology selected ! François Guay & Pauline Hessenauer selected for @acfas.ca as contest with "Fungal Horizon" photo - new species discovered for science !

Voting open until Sept 21 👉 tr.ee/n-dGz-1Ztf

#mycology #fungi #science #biodiversity #photography
June 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM

🌟 International Recognition for Mycosphaera!

François Guay has had his stunning photo of Omphalotus illudens, a luminescent mushroom, featured in the prestigious Royal Botanic Kew Gardens magazine in London! 📖✨

📍 See the photo in the Fall/Winter 2024 edition of Kew Magazine.
January 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Did you know about Cordyceps? 🍄

We study and cultivate indigenous Cordyceps fungi found in the wild. These entomopathogenic fungi hold incredible potential for biotechnology and medicine

We are dedicated to exploring their biodiversity and advancing scientific knowledge.

#fungifriends #mycology
December 8, 2024 at 3:30 AM
🌲🍄 Inspiring day at the Montagnes & Nature Gathering!

On Dec 4, Mycosphaera shared how mycology reconnects people to nature.
👉 Preserving forests & their heritage
👉 Educating to reconnect with nature

Thanks to Destination Québec cité & partners! 🌍

#Tourism #Sustainability #Nature
December 7, 2024 at 2:57 AM
🌟 Exciting Discovery Alert!

We’re thrilled to announce the first recorded mention of Moserella sp. in Quebec, Canada, and possibly the world—a groundbreaking scientific discovery! 🌎

🍄 One of many remarkable findings in 2024 by François Guay, microscopist and photographer at Mycosphaera.
November 28, 2024 at 3:34 AM