

NUF gives community scientists the tools to collect specimens for science and research. Vouchered collections are a valuable resource of diversity and distribution of macrofungi that can be used for research and conservation. Observations without collections are still helpful.
2022 NEWS
We DNA sequenced thirty specimens in 2021.
So far, we have documented over 1,430 observations of 269 species.
Fifty-three incredible mycophiles have helped us document the fungal biodiversity in Utah.
2023 NEWS
The project numbers have risen to 2,809 observations of 362 species.
75 incredible mycophiles have helped us document the fungal biodiversity in Utah so far.

How to join the NUF community science project
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Become an MSU member
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Download the iNaturalist App on your smartphone and register for an account.
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Search for project “Northern Utah Funga NUF”.
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Click “Join” to join the project.
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Attend our surveys. All MSU members will receive email invitations about surveys.
