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…
Each year Society members are chosen by the President to receive the “President’s Award”. The President’s Award was originally proposed by then President Peter Arabchuk when he presented awards to Bill Richards and Martin Osis for contributions to the Mycological Society. Since then both Martin and Bill have been awarded with Honorary Life memberships. In…
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…
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…
Posting for Rob … On Sunday, May 27, 2018, 33 people and 2 or 3 dogs showed up at the Ministik School on Highway 14 for a spring mushroom foray. The weather was warm and there had been little rain in the recent week or two. From the school, we car-pooled to the Ministik Bird…
Category: Time: October 23, 2013, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Don Wheaton YMCA, Edmonton Event Summary:We hold indoor meetings during the “off-season” to provide our members with engaging speakers, programs, and discussions on mushrooms and related topics. Event Administrators Available Seats Recent Activity Event Details
Borealis is associated with conifers. Also you have one critical element missing, what does it taste like? Is it hot ( peppery) or mild. Chew a small bit especially around the end of your tongue and then spit it out.
I also found some today cut them into bite size pieces fried them in oil with a little butter and a… Read More… 1 week ago No, I have had no reports from any one else who has been looking at the burns. Let us know if you find more than you can handle. Read…
Mushrooms don’t just grow an hour’s drive outside of the city. You would be surprised what you can find in your yard, the local park, or a nearby ravine. So, what’s growing in your neighbourhood? Get out there and check it out! “Foray in your Neighbourhood” is popular with those members keen to get outdoors,…
