Fungi, Identity & Queer Ecologies 4 hours

WORKSHOP VENUE: ARTSPLACE JUNE 13, 2026 I 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Join us for a playful, hands-on journey into the hidden world of fungi through a queer ecology lens. This 4-hour workshop will blend discussions around queer identity and fungi, basics of mushroom identification, a mini mushroom foray, and spore prints.

Why fungi? Fungi complicate the categories we rely on. They resist neat definitions of individual, sex, and even organisms. They are not plants, not animals, not bacteria. They grow invisibly, surface briefly, and blur boundaries between bodies. Studying them invites us to think more flexibly about life.

Facilitators: Mich Lam and Arseniy Belosokhov

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If cost is a barrier, please reach out to tanya@biosphereinstitute.org. We have complimentary tickets available, no questions asked.

This workshop series is intended for 2SLGBTQIA+ participants only and will center the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. To help create a space where participants feel comfortable sharing openly about their experiences, these sessions are not intended for allies. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize a safe and supportive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ attendees.

Allies are warmly invited to engage with the work through the public art exhibition, which will run from August 12 to September 7, 2026. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, August 13, 2026, where everyone is welcome to celebrate and experience the artwork created through this workshop series.