Mycological Associations

New Mexico Mycological Society

By morel delimma ⋅ July 18, 2006 ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

The New Mexico Mycological Society (NMMS), a non-profit organization, came together in 1984 when a small group of fungophiles met to share information about mushroom species which could be found in this area. Since then, besides the regular monthly meetings, they have held annual forays, built the herbarium of dried specimens at the University of New Mexico, exhibited at the New Mexico State Fair, and compiled lists of mushrooms found in New Mexico. During the fruiting season interested groups carpool weekly on field trips around the state. The purpose of NMMS is to advance the understanding and stimulate the interest of the members in the field of mycology by:

• Providing opportunities for study, holding conferences, facilitating cooperative research, arranging forays, and exchanging information among members.
• Interchanging specimens and information with other interested parties and organizations.
• Supporting efforts to preserve open spaces in the state of New Mexico.

NMMS is affiliated with the North American Mycological Association (NAMA). For more information, visit the NMMA site.