The joy of morels is a ritual of spring. It is the first of many gourmet edible mushrooms that pop out. Whether is a mix of getting out after a long winter or that they are just such a tasty little treat all add to the mystique of morels. In Alberta, morels come out in…
July 31 – August 3 Grande Prairie, Alberta. Join us for a weekend immersion of mushroom education, fun and scientific pursuit. Registration is now closed for the Great Alberta Mushroom Foray – Grande Prairie, from July 31 to August 3. The foray will be based out of Grande Prairie Community College with up to 13…
Hey all! I’m very glad to have found this community and am very excited for the future now that I can get input from experienced mycologists. I am interested in studying this but have no idea where to start. I have a solid background in biology, but want to focus my studies on mycology…..any advise…
Mushroom Harvest 2007 Sorrentino’s Bistro & Bar presented its 13th annual Mushroom Harvest event in September 2007. During this month, you experienced the incredible complexity of flavours and textures of wild mushrooms in an array of menu items. The Alberta Mycological Society once again participated in some of the special events associated with Sorrentino’s Mushroom…
FREE MUSHROOM GOODIES: Please have a look at our provincial mushroom posterand bookmarks under “Resources”. These items are available free-of-charge from Alberta Sustainable Resource Development or from the Alberta Mycological Society. Our most recent poster shows some edible mushrooms of Alberta. It is not free, but please contact a member of our executive if you…
The Alberta Mycological Society initiated several major projects in 2004, which are designed to bring attention to the diversity and roles of fungi in our ecosystems to the public. These projects are ongoing and are financially supported by the Alberta Mycological Society and grants from non-governmental organizations and provincial government departments. “PICK A WILD MUSHROOM,…
Modern science is moving further away from a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Personalized medicine is now the main focus for researchers. This means that the approach to each person is becoming truly unique, and modern technologies are making this possible. Biological markers act as precise indicators: they reveal hidden aspects of the body, predict risks,…
Apologies for not sending more information. Only had what it looked like on inside (brown powdery mass; possible spores??) as underside obscured by rotting wood. No discernable odor, even after sitting on my dining room table in wax paper for a couple days.
Here are some images from various events of the Alberta Mycological Society. These images are the property of the Alberta Mycological Society and may be copied and reproduced only with the expressed written consent of the Alberta Mycological Society. 2012 PHOTO CONTEST Due to the great success of previous year’s photo contests, we will once again have a…
It was a beautiful day for a foray. We had around fifteen people in attendance. Lisa wins the prize for most finds. This is a list of what was found. Bjerkandera adusta Fomes fomentarius Fomitopsis betulina Inonotus obliquus Lenzites betulina Lycogala epidendrum Phaeocalicium polyporaeum Phellinus tremulae Phyllotopsis nidulans Plicaturopsis crispa Polyporus alveolaris Polyporus varius Trametes…
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