Aaron does field work for the CA Fungal Diversity Project. This ambitious state-wide project is the first of its kind. Documenting, mapping, and DNA sequencing the fungal diversity of the entire state of California. Storing collections made in fungariums, laying the foundation for future mycological research.

This project is funded by the State of CA & CA Biodiversity Institute.

At the North American Mycological Association, Aaron is the founding chair of the Conservation & Stewardship Committee.

A community science initiative to educate the public on how to document the fungi of SoCal via iNaturalist & the Fungal Diversity Survey.