http://museumca.org/press/2008 A list of Press items. en http://museumca.org/press/fungus-fire <p>After a forest fire, what is the first sign of life?</p><p>Fungi. Their tiny root-like fibers appear on the charred forest floor and begin to break down debris and release nutrients into the soil. This age-old process is crucial to soil restoration and the forest’s revival.</p><p>Learn about the noble lives of mushrooms at the museum’s annual Fungus Fair—Fungus &amp; Fire, Saturday, Dec 6 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec 7 (12-5 p.m.). The fair explores the role of fungi and mushrooms in the aftermath of California’s devastating forest fires.</p><p><a href="http://museumca.org/press/fungus-fire">read more</a></p> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:31:54 -0800 jgordon 93 at http://museumca.org