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,…

July is the start of the summer mushrooms and a continuation of those mushrooms which started last month: Oysters, Agaricus, and the “Red Tops”. In Alberta, the beginning of July also marks the start of our King Bolete season, though they certainly are not particularly common. Amazingly, the Morels are still fruiting out at Thompson…

August 30 – September 2, 2013.  Castle Mountain in the beautiful Westcastle Valley, SW Alberta. Pick and learn about Alberta wild mushrooms. Which ones are edible, poisonous, or medicinal? Talk to and learn from the experts. Immerse yourself in the Kingdom of Fungi! Attend our annual “Great Alberta Mushroom Foray”, where we bring in expertise…

Nice array of fungi, but if you want help identifying them post on at a time. The big single one is probably leucaopaxillus giganteus. but also would need something to properly reference the size, like a tape measure.

The Alberta Mycological Society welcomes all new members. We offer annual student ($15, you will need a valid student identification card), individual ($25), family ($35), and corporate memberships ($35). Members will receive four newsletters during the year with interesting articles, mushroom recipes, program details, foray information, and maps. Please download and fill out the membership…

The joy of morels is a ritual of spring. It is the first of many gourmet edible mushrooms that pop out. In Alberta, morels come out in a variety of habitats, but whatever habitat they are in, they are difficult to spot, especially if you are just starting to learn about them. Mostly we find…

Thanks Gary. Hugh and I walk in 12 mile coollee occasionally, and have found red tops, Lactarius and Hericium there before. However, we have not seen any there lately. I think we do need some more rain. Will have to plan a club foray in those areas after some rain.

Last weekend, I went to check two locations near Calgary. One place is in the Water Valley area, and the other place is near Sibbald Lake. Both areas are 100 KM apart, but the honey mushroom I found at both area were really old. It surprised me because the honey mushrooms normally come out after…

*** SOLD OUT *** The President’s Dinner will be held at NAIT this year. The dinner will be held in Ernest’s Dining Room, one of Edmonton’s best fine dining venues. Four courses featuring fungi will be offered. For mycophagists this is an occasion not to be missed! We do enjoy our edible fungi. We are…

Recent activities Event Details Mushroom collecting in the heart of the Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Hosted by the Arkansas Mycological Society. Save the Date! More details coming in the spring. http://www.namyco.org/events/index.html