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…
This was a trip that gave us a good look at a year old forest fire burn site about 200 km north of Edmonton, which because of a late spring and cooler weather, there were no elusive morels this time. A pair of Sandhill Cranes Birch trees after the fire RETURN
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,…
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,…
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,…
We are meeting in the Meeting Room of the Riverbend Public Library every 4th Wednesday of the month from April to October inclusively. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at about 8:45 p.m. The library is located in the stripmall at Rabbit Hill Road and Terwillegar Drive Non-members are welcome to attend meetings as…
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:…
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,…
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…
Kevin O wrote: My wonderful wife surprised me with a mushroom growing kit. She found it at the Superstore at 50st and 137ave Edmonton. $10.00 and apparently organic. Howdy Folks, I made a thread some time ago about growing mushrooms. I have 15 years experience with what I would describe as mushrooms gardening. I have…
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