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…
You don’t have a great shot of the gill or if they were a chanterelle, ridges. These look like gills, so it’s likely not a chanterelle. Never seen a bulbous base on a where chanterelle. I would guess at Leucopaxillus especially if the gills peel easily, otherwise a clitocybe.
The Red Deer Region was out tonight at the Innisfail natural area. We got lucky and caught a break in the thunder storms but the trees and grass were dripping. There were eight of us in attendance (and eight sets of wet soggy shoes to ride home in..). As suspected the recent hot dry weather…
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.
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,…
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…
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
The Alberta Mycological Society conducts several mushrooms forays each year. These forays can be anywhere from 1-3 days long and take place in the Rocky Mountain foothills, northern Aspen Parkland, and southern Boreal Forest ecozones of Alberta. Exact locations of the foray sites are available only to current members of the Alberta Mycological Society. If…
Category: Time Jun 27 2013 at 07:00 PM – Jun 27 2013 at 09:00 PM Location Don Wheaton YMCA, Edmonton Event Summary Event Admins Seats available Recent activities Event Details We hold indoor meetings in the “off-season” to provide our members with interesting speakers, programs and discussions about mushrooms and upcoming events. Our indoor meetings…
