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On August 11, we will be gathering on Wilson Mesa for a five-course wild mushroom dinner in support of Biodiversity Collective’s field research.

Every ticket supports biodiversity expeditions, field surveys, specimen vouchering, DNA sequencing, student participation, and community science initiatives that help document fungi and other overlooked organisms.

At the table, you will enjoy a five-course wild mushroom and wild foods dinner prepared by Graham Steinruck, thoughtfully paired wines from Sutcliffe Vineyards, a custom fungi-inspired beer brewed exclusively for the evening, and a special screening from Mushroom Wonderland featuring Biodiversity Collective’s field projects.

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a community that believes documenting biodiversity is one of the most meaningful ways we can better understand and care for the natural world.

We hope you can join us!

Seats are limited. Tickets available through the link in our bio.

📸: These photos were beautifully captured by the talented @shannonchristinephoto capturing the food and atmosphere you can expect during the event.

*This event is independently organized by Biodiversity Collective and is not affiliated with or an official event of the Telluride Mushroom Festival.*
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@biodiversity_collective @mushroom.wonderland #fungi #chanterelle #morel #porcini #wildfoodlove #foraging #telluride #wilsonmesa #truffle #trufflebutter #privatechefs taken in Telluride, Colorado by @instantgrahamster

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19 days ago

On Tuesday, August 11 from 4:30–8 PM, join Biodiversity Collective on Wilson Mesa near Telluride, Colorado, for an unforgettable evening celebrating wild mushrooms, fine food, wine, and biodiversity.

Chef and Biodiversity Collective (@biodiversity_collective) founder Graham Steinruck will prepare a five-course dinner featuring locally sourced seasonal ingredients and wild foraged mushrooms, showcasing their diversity through creative and unexpected preparations.

Guests will enjoy wines from Sutcliffe Vineyards (@sutcliffevineyards), along with a custom beer brewed exclusively for the evening using fungi-inspired ingredients. The night will also feature a special screening from Mushroom Wonderland (@mushroom.wonderland) highlighting Biodiversity Collective expeditions and biodiversity documentation projects.

More than a dinner, this is a gathering in support of biodiversity documentation and exploration. Proceeds support Biodiversity Collective’s expeditions, specimen vouchering, DNA sequencing, student participation, community science initiatives, and collaborations with scientists, land stewards, and local experts working to document overlooked fungi and other understudied organisms.

Share a table with mycologists, foragers, scientists, naturalists, artists, and fellow mushroom enthusiasts while helping support the discovery and documentation of biodiversity.

This event is independently organized by Biodiversity Collective and is not affiliated with or an official event of the Telluride Mushroom Festival.

Seats are limited. Tickets available through the link in bio.

📸 Photos 1–4, 6, and 7 feature some of Graham’s wild mushroom dishes from past years, photographed by the talented @burnmorels (Trent Blizzard). Be sure to check out *Wild Mushrooms* by Trent and Kristen Blizzard, featuring preparation and preservation techniques, recipes from a diverse community of mushroom enthusiasts, and several recipes from Graham as well.

Photo 5 of Graham holding a large white matsutake.

#fungi #biodiversity #telluride #chanterelles #boletus #truffle #wildmushrooms #privatechef #privatedinners #supportbiodiversity Chanterelle and Crayfish Bisque - heirloom cherry tomatoes, borage, ice plant taken in Telluride, Colorado by @instantgrahamster

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a month ago

June 10, 6 pm

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Centennial 203 @ UCCS campus. Parking in the parking lots should be free, if any tickets occur, send them to info@pikespeakmyc.org . We recommend parking in Gateway Garage or Lot 224 for easiest access.

Cooking with Fungi explores the versatility of edible mushrooms through a range of culinary techniques and approaches. Topics include proper cleaning and preparation, harvest considerations, and methods for preserving mushrooms at peak quality. The talk also covers how to work with dried and frozen fungi, and how different cooking methods influence flavor and texture. With examples spanning both savory and dessert applications, this session provides a clear framework for confidently integrating fungi into your kitchen.

Graham Steinruck is a chef, forager, and mycologist focused on the identification and culinary use of wild fungi. His work brings together time in the field with a background in fine dining, translating wild ingredients into seasonal dishes. He grew up in Colorado, hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains, and is a certified Wild Mushroom Identification Expert through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), qualified to inspect and approve over 50 species of wild-foraged mushrooms.

Graham is the founder of Biodiversity Collective, an educational initiative connecting people to overlooked organisms through field-based experiences and collaborative research. His work includes leading fungal surveys, workshops, and culinary events across the United States.

In the kitchen, his focus is on local, seasonal ingredients, highlighting wild fungi through thoughtful, ingredient-driven dishes. His recipes have been featured in Wild Mushrooms by Trent and Kristen Blizzard and the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook by Eugenia Bone.

For more information about Graham's projects, visit biodiversitycollective.org taken in UCCS by @instantgrahamster

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2 months ago

May 16 is live.

A full day in the field and at the table.

Morning foray with special guest Graham Steinruck; chef, forager, and one of a small number of people in Colorado certified by the state to identify and approve wild mushrooms for culinary use. Evening dinner with Chef Kyle Mendenhall in a private Boulder County home.

By mid-May the Colorado mushroom season should be building. What we find depends on the rain between now and then. What we can promise is expert instruction in the field and an outstanding meal at the table regardless.

Three ways to join:
Foray only -- $175
Dinner only -- $175
Full day combo -- $325

Link in bio.

#coloradoforaging #ensofarmandforage #wildfood #mushrooms #mycology #farmtotable #boulderculinary #coloradoeats #springforaging #frontrangeforaging #fantasticfungi #5280eats taken in Colorado by @instantgrahamster

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3 months ago

Join us in beautiful Kaua'i to search for mushrooms on the Nāpali Coast. The biodiversity collective 2026 Kaua'i mushroom summit is happening this January. You really should go, all experience levels welcome! 🍄🌴

#mycology #fungi #kauai #hawaiianmushrooms @instantgrahamster @biodiversity_collective @cbmyco @mycosomatic @malamamushrooms @hawaiifungiproject @tropicalfungiacademy @mycolovefarm by @instantgrahamster

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8 months ago

Thank you to @mushroom.wonderland for putting together this great min documentary of our work monitoring fungal recolonization on the Elwha River.

https://youtu.be/rTokTg_bdX0?si=u6L2PvNX-TuQIUDJ by @instantgrahamster

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8 months ago

Explore the fungal frontier of Kaua'i this January at the Kaua'i Mushroom Summit, a 4-day immersive event in the cloud forests near Koke'e State Park.

From January 8 to 11, 2026, join a small group of participants for guided hikes, hands-on workshops, and on-site DNA sequencing—all designed to build practical skills in fungal identification and documentation. This summit supports the Kaua'i Fungal Biodiversity Survey, a collaborative effort to study one of Hawai'i’s least-documented fungal ecosystems.

Your ticket includes:
• Lodging for three nights in shared community quarters
• Shuttle service from Līhu'e Airport
• Full access to all workshops, hikes, and sequencing demos
• Breakfast and potluck-style dinners

This is a rare opportunity to learn from experienced mycologists, contribute to meaningful fieldwork, and experience the ecological richness of Kaua'i’s upland forests.

Only a few spots available. Early bird pricing ends soon. Reserve your place today: www.biodiversitycollective.org/events or click the link in our bio!

If you are local to Hawai'i or a student, please use our contact form before booking your ticket.

#kauai #hawaii #kokee #biodiversity #workshops #fungi #conservation #ecology #environment #travel #community #mycology #bioblitz taken in Kaua'i, Hawaii by @instantgrahamster

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8 months ago

We've got a few more spots for our Hawai'i expedition. taken in Kaua'i, Hawaii by @instantgrahamster

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9 months ago

Hydnellum geogenium “Yellow tooth” is apparently very rare. Thanks @instantgrahamster for finding it! It’s incredible that the mushroom enveloped the Salal stem like a sleeve.
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#hydnellum #hydnellumgeogenium #toothedfungus #raremushroom #pnwmushrooms #visitolympicpeninsula #temperaterainforest by @instantgrahamster

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9 months ago

The common fairy ring mushroom is popping up all over the place right now, AKA Marasmius orades. An often overlooked good edible mushroom.
#marasmius #fairyringmushroom #mycology @instantgrahamster by @instantgrahamster

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a year ago

Beautiful documentary dropping on YouTube on my channel about the Elwha River biodiversity survey. If you love mushrooms you got to see this.
@instantgrahamster @cbmyco @morchellaphile @petermycco @fungiguy by @instantgrahamster

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a year ago

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Happy Pride Month fam!
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#loveconquersall #acceptance #equality #fungi #rainbow #pride #everybodyloveeverybody taken in Planet Earth by @instantgrahamster

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