I left it where it was but I did scratch the stem and the cap both scratches stayed white. Would cutting the stem react different from scratching it? In the 4th picture I took you can see the scratch I made lengthwise down the stem its facing straight up.
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…
The Alberta Mycological Society elected a new executive at the Annual general Meeting March 20, 2010. If you have any questions regarding our Society specifically or Mycology in general, please feel free to contact any member of the executive. We will make sure to respond promptly to your inquiries. President: Martin Osis Vice-President: Robert Rogers…
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,…
Malabar Spinach: A Thai Traditional Herbal Treasure Malabar spinach (Basella alba Linn.) has long been a part of Thai households and culture. This traditional Thai herb is highly beneficial for health. However, despite its benefits, there is a superstitious belief associated with it — that consuming it may weaken the power of magical spells or…
Most of our forays do not require pre-registration (check event details for registration requirements) – members can just show up at the designated meeting site, which may not be the actual foray site. Forays are typically, held rain or shine, but please check your e-mail the night before for any last-minute instructions. Please arrive at…
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 ($40). 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…
AMS EXPOsed in plot to show off! Found guilty! “City of Champignons” Mushroom Exposition is coming again this year to the Devonian Botanic Garden’s Pine Pavilion on Sunday, August 18 (11am – 4pm). We will definitely be guilty of exposing our fungi in a public place. This is truly The Greatest Show from Earth! This is…
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…
I have mushrooms growing on my lawn with all this rain, but they are definitely not the typical Calgary lawn mushrooms. Can anyone help?!? I cant seem to load a file picture here but my phone number is 403-671-4534, I can text a photo to anyone who would be so ind as to help me….
