What we do
We equip community and professional scientists with the tools to document the diversity and distribution of fungi across North America.Why we do it
To increase awareness of the critical role of fungi in the health of our ecosystems and allow us to better protect them in a world of rapid climate change and habitat loss.Who we're for
We aim to engage all levels of mushroom lovers who want to contribute basic knowledge about fungal diversity and distribution.
Our VISION: a world in which the fungal kingdom is fully documented, understood, appreciated, utilized, and protected.
Our MISSION: to increase scientific knowledge and public awareness of the critical role of fungi in the health of our ecosystems and to better utilize and protect them in a world of rapid climate change and habitat loss. We do this by equipping community scientists, working with professionals, with the tools to document the diversity and distribution of fungi across North America.
FunDiS is seeking new leadership
Recent Events
November 23, 2021
Exploring Fungal Taxonomy, Phylogeny & the Future of Conservation
Else Vellinga on The Mushroom Hour podcast Link
October 19, 2021
Crowdsourcing Fungal Biodiversity
Bill Sheehan, Rob Stevenson & Joanne Schwartz
Video (12 min) Slide Show
View more presentations here
Exploring Fungal Taxonomy, Phylogeny & the Future of Conservation
Else Vellinga on The Mushroom Hour podcast Link
October 19, 2021
Crowdsourcing Fungal Biodiversity
Bill Sheehan, Rob Stevenson & Joanne Schwartz
Video (12 min) Slide Show
View more presentations here
FunDiS Programs
FunDiS iNaturalist
Diversity Database
FunDiS West Coast
Rare 10 Fungi Challenge
Rare 10 Fungi Challenge
My PCR Journey
How FunDiS turned me into
a kitchen scientist
FunDiS Contributions
to Professional Mycology
to Professional Mycology
Featured projects
McIlvaine's Fungi
of Philadelphia
of Philadelphia
Green-Wood Fungi
Phenology Project (NY)
Phenology Project (NY)
Macrofungi of
Lane County (OR)
Lane County (OR)
Bridle Trails
Funga (WA)
Funga (WA)
2019 Continental Mycoblitz
The California Channel Islands - Docmenting macrofungi on a remote ocean island
Valdosta State University Mycoportal (GA)
Fungi of Arizona
Fungal Diversity Survey is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and participants feel respected and valued regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, socioeconomic status, or any other bias.
