The quiet hunt beloved by many is no longer just a carefree walk in the woods. Environmental protection legislation is changing rapidly, and now a basket of mushrooms can cost you dearly. Specifically for wildmushrooms.ws readers, we analyzed the latest information for 2026 on why harvesting rules have become stricter and what to prepare for…
The fashion and design world is experiencing a quiet revolution. Leading global brands are gradually moving away from conventional animal raw materials and toxic plastics, placing their bets on biotechnology. Now, mycelium products are increasingly found on runways and store shelves. This innovative mushroom leather is completely equal to traditional leather in its properties, durability,…
Concrete jungles are slowly but surely giving way to living nature. The construction industry has always been one of the main polluters of our environment, demanding huge resources and leaving behind mountains of unrecyclable waste. However, the rules of the game are changing. Specifically for wildmushrooms.ws, we analyzed the MYCO-BUILD project, launched in early 2026….
A research team from Virginia Tech and Boise State University has made a discovery that could transform cryopreservation, food production, and even weather management. Unique proteins found in common soil fungi are capable of turning water into ice almost instantly, even at temperatures significantly higher than the typical freezing point. The Mechanism of the “Ice…
Foraging for wild edibles is currently experiencing a true renaissance. It is no longer just a way to stock up on food for the winter, but a mindful hobby, a method of stress relief, and an opportunity to connect with nature. However, in 2026, classic mushroom guides require important adjustments. The climate is changing, artificial…
In the shade of ancient hazel groves on the Isle of Seil, where moss and lichen weave a fairy-tale web, lies a hidden world that could hold the key to saving the planet’s forests. Here, in the Ballachuan Hazel Wood, one of Britain’s oldest remnants, scientists are uncovering a secret rooted deep in the soil:…
Azim Roy Inspiration Beneath the blazing sun of the Chuy Valley, where steppe winds ripple through waves of wormwood, Chaldovar hides its secrets. Amid dry grasses and sparse shrubs, mushrooms thrive—not the kind that flourish in forest shade, but resilient steppe varieties, as enduring as Kyrgyzstan’s own spirit. From king oyster mushrooms to rare morels…
Greetings to all members of the Alberta Mycological Society – Please note that this special event is coming up very soon, so forward this message or print and share it with people you know who love mushrooms as much as you do — they won’t want to miss it! Mushrooms, mushrooms everywhere — and some…
Preliminary Schedule… Date Activity • February 13 – Board Meeting: 18:30–20:00• March 13 – Board Meeting: 18:30–20:00• March 23 – Annual General Meeting (AGM): 08:00–17:00• March 23 – Association President’s Banquet: 18:00–22:00• March 24 – Mushroom Foraging Hike in the Boreal Forest• April 17 –…
I have recently moved back to Calgary to the Dalhousie neighbourhood and am brand new to the AMS and mushroom IDing. I would like to connect with local folks and get a chance to go on local forays with them. Any tips on local NW Calgary locations for finding mushrooms would be much appreciated. I…
