Please join us for an open house and special lecture sponsored by the Friends of the Farlow on December 9, 2023. Rachel Swenie, Harvard Herbaria Fellow, will present a special lecture, entitled Diversity and evolution of chanterelles and allies. The event will take place at the Harvard University Herbaria, 22 Divinity Ave Cambridge MA 02138. Parking available at the Oxford Street Garage, 52 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA (mention "Friends of the Farlow" as you go in.) Schedule...

October 7th is world fungus day. This was instigated in the UK and is coming to be recognized across the globe. This day provides a special opportunity to consider the importance of fungi in ecosystems, crop and human health. Harvard houses a large and important collection of fungi in the fungarium at the Farlow Library and Herbarium. This collection is worldwide in scope and supports research on fungi both locally and internationally. Over several years the the Farlow has sponsored lectures and activities. In recognition of the day, we have made these lectures available...