Resources – Alberta Mycological Society

“EMS/NAMA foray report” by Markus Thormann, Martin Osis, and Bill Richards “Medicinal lichens” by Robert Rogers “Boletes in Alberta” by Martin Osis “Microworld” by Ming Chen AMS-developed educational materials The Alberta Mycological Society has developed an educational poster (pdf 251 k) about our provincial mushroom, Leccinum boreale, which we hope will become Alberta’s next official…

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The medicinal potential of forest finds and the demand for natural adaptogens

In recent years, healthy lifestyle enthusiasts are increasingly ditching synthetic pharmacy bottles in favor of natural remedies. The medicinal potential of forest finds has proven to be so great that a real quiet hunt of a new format has begun for them. People have realized that natural adaptogens help the body cope with daily stress,…

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Home – Alberta Mycological Society

The Alberta Mycological Society is a non-profit organization that was founded by Prof. Randy Currah and Helene (Leni) Schalkwijk-Barendsen in 1987. From those modest beginnings and a small local membership comprised of professional and amateur mushroom lovers, the Edmonton Mycological Society has grown over the past 20 years and currently has about 170 active members…

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