01:00 – 02:00 Tibet: Land and People
Mushroom expert and environmental consultant Daniel Winkler, M.Sc., is fascinated by mushrooms and their ecology. He grew up collecting wild mushrooms in the Bavarian Alps with his family, and has expanded his knowledge of fungi by researching the role of mushrooms in Tibet, where they are rural Tibet’s main source of cash income. He organizes mushroom tours, collects and photographs mushrooms in North and South America, as well as all over Europe and Asia. Daniel lives with his family in Kirkland, WA, and is a frequent lecturer at mushroom festivals and other mycological events. Daniel will share his experience traveling deep into remote parts in Tibet, sharing beautiful photos of the land, mountains and the people. www.mushroaming.com