Plant Pathology Journalism Award

The plant pathology award, sponsored by The American Phytopathological Society (APS), recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of plant pathology. Plant pathology is concerned with the improvement of plant health through the identification, prevention, and management of plant diseases.

The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque, and travel expenses to attend the APS Annual Meeting for presentation of the award.

MUSHROOM SEMINAR MARCH 29, 2008

The Wild Rivers Mushroom Club, based in Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, will host a Mushroom Seminar on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Chetco Grange Community Center on the corner of Highway 101 and Zimmerman Lane in Harbor. An entrance fee of $3.00 will be charged, with all proceeds going to […]

Breitenbush Hot Springs Mushroom Weekend

Daniel Winkler, noted biologist, mycologist, and environmentalist with a penchant for Tibet, will be a guest at the Breitenbush Hot Springs Mushroom Weekend in Detroit, OR on 23-26 October, 2008. More details about this event are forthcoming! In the meantime, just type “Winkler” into the search box above to learn about Daniel’s Tibetan forays […]

Telluride Mushroom Festival 1980-2008

In 1980, local herbalist John Sir Jesse found a note on his front door signed by the Denver group “Fungophile” (mushroom-lovers). In that note, the Fungophiles asked Sir Jesse to become a foray leader for a new weekend event now known as the Telluride Mushroom Festival. Although Sir Jesse knew where to find mushrooms, he didn’t necessarily know what those mushrooms were.

Illinois State Morel Mushroom Hunting Championship and Festival

This spring morel hunting competition has been hosted in the past by Tom and Vicky Nauman of Morel Mania. Unfortunately, this year, they decided to forgo the main responsibilities due to time constraints. Morel Mania will still lead and advise the competition, as well as lead the morel tour. All other managment […]

Soma County Mycological Association Annual Mushroom Camp

The Soma County Mycological Association holds their annual mushroom camp on Martin Luther King weekend each year. For 2009, that will be the weekend of 17th through the 19th of January. Visit www.SOMAmushrooms.org for more news about this world class event that usually generates rave reviews. They are usually sold out. Stay tuned for more […]