You might have noticed that I’ve focused on links to Oregon Mycological Associations over the past few days. This effort reflects a goal to include as many organizations that focus on mycological education as possible at Fungifest. Oregon was my first objective simply because it’s located in the top left-hand corner of the contiguous continental [...]
Founded in 1978, the North American Truffling Society (NATS) is a non-profit organization based in Corvallis, Oregon, that brings together amateurs and professionals who are interested in hypogeous (belowground) fungi. The mission of NATS is to enhance the scientific knowledge of North American truffles and truffle-like fungi, and promote educational activities related to truffles and [...]
The Cascade Mycological Society (CMS) is located in Eugene, Oregon. General Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month from September through April or May, so they’re just building up steam for the year. Field trips, special walks, talks, and trainings are announced in the membership newsletter, and past copies are available in PDF [...]
“If you creep among the trees
if you’re on your hands and knees
you may find a little treasure
among the twigs and leaves.”
Thus begins the club poem for The Willamette Valley Mushroom Society (WVMS), which is located in Salem, Oregon. Meetings are normally at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month from February through June [...]
The purpose of the Oregon Mycological Society (OMS), which is located in Milwaukie, is to study, collect and identify fungi; to educate members and the public in fungi identification; and to promote health & safety in the gathering and consumption of fungi. OMS Field Trips are held during the spring and fall mushroom seasons for [...]
The Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz (FFSC) is an informal affiliation of “friendly, fun-loving, sometimes frenzied fungophiles” dedicated to the knowledge, pursuit and appreciation of wild mushrooms. They organize many activities during the mushroom season from September through May. Their annual Fungus Fair, held in January, is a popular activity for the whole community. Monthly [...]