Held the evening before the Telluride Mushroom Festival, this small gathering brings together a limited group of guests for a thoughtfully prepared multi-course dinner featuring wild and cultivated fungi, paired with a selection of wines and other libations. The meal will be prepared by Graham Steinruck.
 

The dinner will take place on Wilson Mesa, creating a relaxed and scenic setting to connect—whether you’re coming from the scientific, culinary, or broader mycological community.
 

Seating is limited to approximately 28 guests.
 

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Why This Dinner Matters
 

Proceeds from the evening directly support the work of Biodiversity Collective, including:
 

  -Field-based fungal biodiversity surveys
  -DNA sequencing and specimen processing
  -Long-term ecological research projects
  -Educational programs and community engagement
 

Much of this work is not traditionally funded, despite its importance in understanding and protecting biodiversity.
 

Your participation helps make it possible.
 

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Event Details
 

Date: August 11, 2026 
Location: Telluride, Colorado (Wilson Mesa)
Capacity: ~28 guests
 

Additional details, including menu and final programming, will be shared with confirmed guests.