Welcome to the Bamfield Fungus Festival

September 25-26, 2026


Bamfield Fungus Festival 2026 is part of the
Great Canadian Bioblitz!

In partnership with MycoMap BC, we will document as many different species of local fungi as possible over the course of 2 days and submit collections for DNA sequencing. Learn from expert mycologists and celebrate the mysterious world of fungi through science, art & community.

Our Expert Mycologists:

 

Juliet Pendray

Erin Feldman

Elora Adamson

Thom O’Dell

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

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Katie, Tom, Andy, Kem, James & Juliet. James Holkko Photography
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Kem Luther, Juliet Pendray & Andy Mackinnon. James Holkko Photography
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES HOLKKO

Our 2025 project on iNaturalist

Observations uploaded during the festival help contribute to our local species database. Prizes are awarded at the final party for top contributors!

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