NAMA Educational Programs
Enrich your meetings and teaching sessions with NAMA rental programs. When ordering please allow plenty of time for packing and shipping by our volunteer. We offer rental programs in slide-tape format and CD format, as well as in video, VHS or DVD format. We also offer some videos (VHS and DVD), cassettes and posters for sale. None of the following programs may be reproduced for commercial purposes.
In addition to the rental programs that are available to all, there are 16 new narrated programs on CDs that were created by Dr. Michael Beug and available only to NAMA members and NAMA affiliated clubs. The borrower may make one copy or add it to his/her hard drive. We ask for a donation to NAMA of $5-$10 for each program borrowed. See listings below for programs #37-52.
To Order:
Email (please Email to both addresses listed below), call or write, Carlene Skeffington, giving your name, address, date you need the program (allow time for previewing), an alternative program choice, and an email address and/or phone number where you can be reached.
Cost:
- These programs are available on loan to NAMA members and NAMA affiliated clubs at no charge, but due to financial restraints, we are requesting voluntary contributions (suggested amount, $5 to $10 per program) to cover the costs of outgoing postage and upkeep.
- Checks should be made payable to NAMA and enclosed with the program return.
- Non-members pay $20 per slide program, with a check made payable to NAMA which is to be included with the order form.
- Please return programs promptly after use via first class mail or commercial carrier to my office address below. In addition slide programs only should be insured for $50 per program. Please return the enclosed form or pertinent information so we can verify your return of borrowed materials.
Address for orders and return shipments:
Carlene Skeffington
505 W Hollis St Ste 109
Nashua, NH 03062
Work: 603-882-0311
carlene@drsphl.com
Home: 603-654-2125
skeff@tellink.net
Program Listings
1. Diversity of the Mushroom World
Steve Trudell. 45 min. 138 slides.This is a beginners' program. Life-styles of mushrooms, where they live and what they do, with emphasis on the variety of forms, colors, etc. No audio.
2. The Gilled Fungi: the Friesian Method of Classification
Dr. David Hosford & Kit Scates-Barnhart. 40 min. 79 slides.Explains and illustrates with diagrams the terminology and stature type of the Friesian system. This system has been in use for 150 years. Features identification without using a microscope.
3. Gilled Fungi: The Friesian Genera
Dr. David Hosford & Kit Scates-Barnhart. 60 min. 80 slides.For mushroom identification classes and advanced students. Demonstrates which genera of each spore color occur in each stature type and explains how to tell them apart. Most effective if used after program #2. Programs 5-11 are a series to help the student identify a wide variety of common mushrooms, including edible and poisonous species.
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Program 4 has been omitted and replaced by program 24 and program 32. At least one of them should be viewed first and then programs 5-11 can be viewed in any order.
5. Gilled Mushrooms I: White Spored
Dr. Michael Beug. 48 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Includes Amanita, Lepiota, Hygrophorus and Russula families.
6. Gilled Mushrooms II: White Spored
Dr. Michael Beug. 43 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Includes Armillaria, Mycena, Flammulina, Collybia, Marasmius, Clitocybe, Laccaria, Lentinus, Pleurotus and others.
7. Gilled Mushrooms III: Pink to Brown Spored
Dr. Michael Beug. 42 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Covers Pluteus, Volvariella, Entoloma, Paxillus, Gymnopilus, Pholiota, Heboloma, Cortinarius and others.
8. Gilled Mushrooms IV: Purple-Brown to Black Spored
Dr. Michael Beug. 36 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Discusses Agaricus, Stropharia, Psilocybe, Coprinus, Panaeolus, Chroogomphus and more.
9. Non Gilled Mushrooms I
Dr. Michael Beug. 42 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Chanterelles, boletes, hydnums, and polypores.
10. Non Gilled Mushrooms II
Dr. Michael Beug. 47 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.The clavarias and gasteromycetes including puffballs and bird's nest fungi. Also the Hymenogastrales, the false puffballs.
11. Non Gilled Mushrooms III
Dr. Michael Beug. 43 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Ascomycetes and Heterobasidomycetes. Includes morels, false morels, and jelly fungi. Also discusses slime molds and other fungi.
12. Amanitas of the Pacific North West
Janet Lindgren. 32 min. 62 slides.An overview of some of the many Amanitas to be found in the Pacific Northwest. Includes a chart of the subgenera and sections of the genus Amanita. Reviewed by Dr. Rodham Tulloss.
13. Microscopy in the Study of Mushroom Spores
Dr. Leo J. Tanghe. 40 min. 79 slides.Designed for a general audience, this program clearly explains how to use a microscope and prepare slides for observation. Uses photomicrographs to explain the diversity and characteristics of spores for the accurate identification of mushrooms.
14. The Ultrastructure and Diversity of Mushrooms
Paul Stamets. 40 min. 74 slides.The scanning electron microscope reveals the three dimensional details of mushroom spores and tissues.
15. Photographing Fungi, Part 1 (of 2)
Harley Barnhart. 70 min. 156 slides.A basic treatment covering the choice of subjects, equipment and film characteristics, use of natural light, exposure, and composition. Suited for audiences with limited photographic skills. Part 2, a more advanced treatment encompassing techniques for electronic flash and macrophotography (extreme close-ups), is in preparation.
16. Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms (revised)
Dr. Michael Beug. Two parts: Part I, 35 minutes, 40 slides. Part II, 30 minutes, 40 slides.May be shown as one long program or two short ones. Includes a 23" x 37" wall chart, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mushroom Poisoning, by Kit Scates-Barnhart. Suitable for general audiences, students or physicians. Explains the effects of ingesting toxic mushrooms. Covers toxin groups, their chemical compositions, and symptoms. Toxic species are described.
Available on the Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/mushrooms/phm/17. Mushrooms: Macro to Micro
Kim Emmons & Cara Styles. 50 min. 157 slides.Kim and Cara have created a fascinating mycophotographic journey from natural habitats to the microscopic world of fungi. Covers more than thirty species. A guided trip into the language of microscopy, and the inner workings of fungi and slime molds. Appropriate for general audiences and mycology students.
18. Mushrooms for color
© 1989, David Marks Productions. 28 min. VHS Video.A visual record of mushroom dyeing. Includes scenes from California and Sweden. Much of the footage is from the Fourth International Fiber and Fungi Symposium and Exhibition, Mendocino CA, 1988. Suggested for use along with program #19.
19. Mushrooms for paper
© 1993, David Marks Productions. 10 min. VHS Video.A how-to demonstration and a record of the opening night of the Exhibition of Mushrooms for Paper at the Mendocino Art Center in October, 1992. Useful for schools and other groups. Suggested for use in conjunction with program #18.
20. Morels, Truffles and Other Spring Fungi
Dr. Michael Beug. 40 min. 80 slides. VHS video available.Includes morels, false morels, cup fungi, truffles, false truffles, puffballs, earthballs, and gilled and pored mushrooms likely to be found in spring.
Available on the Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/mushrooms/mtsm/mtsm.htm21. Cooking with Hope
Hope Miller. 58 slides. Audio tape not yet available.While traveling with world-famous mycologist husband, Dr. Orson K. Miller, Jr., Hope had the time and supplies of mushrooms to experiment and developed many creative recipes and cooking techniques. She shares some of these with you.
22. Mushrooms in Kansas
Ron Meyers. 45 min., 80 slides.Covers some of the surprising diversity of mushrooms found in Kansas, many of which probably also are found in the other states of the Great Plains.
23. Winning Slides from NAMA Photo Contests
This is not a formal program but we will assist you in obtaining some of our most beautiful slides for a discussion or delightful presentation of your own design. Call for more information.
24. Introduction to Mushrooms
Dr. Michael Beug. 50 min. 80 slides.An introductory program for all audiences which covers the most common edible and poisonous mushrooms as well as the best cultivated mushrooms. The program is intended to guide the viewer to the best edible species and away from the most dangerous species. While the emphasis is on mycophagy, attention is also paid to the role of mushrooms in the environment and in human attitudes.
Available on the Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/mushrooms/introm/25. Introduction to Fall Mushrooms
Dr. Michael Beug. 45 min. 80 slides.Focuses on the common basidiomycetes found during the fall season with comments about both habitat and ease of identification. The mushrooms represented are from throughout North America with a slight bias towards the species found in the Pacific Northwest.
Available on the Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/mushrooms/ifm/26. Mushrooms for Beginners: Eastern US and Canada - John Plischke III
This program covers a variety of edible and non-edible mushrooms, including poisonous ones, of the Eastern US and Canada. Most are commonly found. We also mention mushroom art, paper making with mushrooms, photography, and dyeing wool with mushrooms. (80 slides, 37 minutes)
27. Edible Mushrooms of the Eastern US and Canada - John Plischke III
This program covers wide a variety of edible mushrooms found in the Eastern US and Canada, along with pictures of prepared dishes. The program is designed to whet the appetite of the audience for mushrooms good to eat. Available only to NAMA affiliated clubs or to individual NAMA members, free of charge except for return postage, for a period of two weeks. (140 slides. Videos on VHS or DVD, 45 minutes)
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28. A Walk in the Woods - Dr. Samuel Ristich
A group of mushroomers are led on a walk in the woods with Sam as the leader. (VHS, 27 minutes)
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29. After the Ashes Cool: A Look At Post Fire Fungi - Dr. Nancy Smith Weber
A thoroughly researched and informative slide-lecture on the fungi that grow in forest burn sites. It was filmed at a meeting of the New Mexico Mycological Society. (VHS, 1 hour and 25 minutes)
30. An Introduction to Mushrooming Basics - Dianna Smith
Dianna videotaped Don Shernoff and the Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Society on two fall walks, as Don covers all the important aspects of mushrooming for a beginner. He explains mushrooming in a serious, thoughtful, and intelligent manner, and draws your interest as you follow him on the walk. Dianna produces videotapes on nature and gardening topics for a weekly cable TV program in New York. (VHS, 1 hour)
31. The Mushroom Identification Trilogy - Taylor Lockwood
This stunning new DVD video is a fast-paced, comprehensive program for Mushroom Identification, appropriate for both beginners and experienced mushroomers. Through a combination of video footage and photos, Taylor clearly explains the process, and provides information used to identify mushrooms. (DVD, 58 minutes)
32. Introduction to Mushrooms
This program is an update of the Introduction to Mushrooms slide-tape program by Michael Beug. It covers nearly 80 species of both gilled and non-gilled mushrooms that are common in many regions of North America, plus several species that are readily cultivated. The species list for the program includes all of the author's favorite edible mushrooms plus the most dangerous of the poisonous mushrooms. Revised March 2009. (CD - 54 minutes)
33. Naming Mushrooms: Who's my Daddy
This program is a light-hearted look at 49 of the author's favorite common mushrooms and why their scientific names have changed over the 30 years he has been photographing mushrooms. You will learn how the changes reflect our ongoing understanding of genetic relationships, our discovery that sometimes our mushrooms which carry European names are different than their European counterparts, our discovery that sometime mushrooms that we thought to be one species are several species and why common names have even more pitfalls than scientific names. Revised March 2009. (CD - 33 minutes)
34. Morels and Other Spring Ascomycetes
This program covers many different types of morels plus a range of other wide-spread spring ascomycetes focusing on when and where they are found and giving tips on correct identification. Over 50 species are discussed. Revised March 2009. (CD - 37 minutes)
35. Snowbank Mushrooms and Western Spring Basidiomycetes
This program focuses on the unique ecology of the Western Snowbank Mushrooms. These fungi fruit in the Rocky Mountains, Cascades and Sierra Nevada Mountains and are typically not found in the mountains of Europe or in the Eastern United States. The author has also included many of the common spring Basidiomycetes that are not part of the Snowbank Mycoflora but can be found at lower elevations in the West. Revised March 2009. (CD - 34 minutes)
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36. Reflections on Poisonous Mushrooms
This program is a complete revision of the Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms slide-tape program (#16). Dr. Beug chairs the NAMA toxicology committee and draws on 30 years of mushroom poisoning reports in the NAMA database to discuss all of the mushrooms that have been reported to cause fatalities in North America and the mushrooms that are most frequently involved in cases of gastrointestinal distress. Revised March 2009. (CD - 62 minutes)
37. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part I: Pluteaceae and Pleurotaceae
This program begins with Amanita and covers the most widespread members of the genus and some interesting regional endemics. It also includes Limacella, Volvariella, Pluteus and Pleurotus in the broad sense. (CD - 50 minutes)
38. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part II: Agaricaceae
This program starts with Agaricus and then covers Lepiota and Coprinus in the broad sense. (CD - 50 minutes)
39. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part III: Tricholomataceae Part 1
The Tricholomataceae is such a large family that to cover it in any depth two programs were needed. This program focuses on the large genera in the family, especially Tricholoma and Clitocybe. Additional included genera are Catathelasma, Tricholomopsis, Lyophyllum, Calocybe, Leucopaxillus, Panellus and Cystoderma. Some white-spored mushrooms from other families and other orders, including Omphalotus and Hygrophoropsis, are also covered. (CD - 60 minutes)
40. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part IV: Tricholomataceae Part 2
This program includes Mycena, Omphalina, Hygrophorus and Collybia, all in the broad sense. In each case, the central genus and most of the new genera that have been created based on recent DNA work are discussed. Mushroom ecology is also covered. (CD - 58 minutes)
41. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part V: Puffballs, Clubs and Corals
This program includes species both in the Agaricales as well as species that have traditionally been included in these groupings but are now considered parts of other orders. Thus traditional puffballs, large and small, are discussed along with desert stalked puffballs, Scleroderma species and bird's nest fungi. Ramaria species are included with Clavaria species and other club and coral mushrooms. (CD - 60 minutes)
42. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part VI: Cortinariaceae
This program covers many species of Cortinarius and Inocybe that are not covered elsewhere. It also includes Gymnopilus, Phaeocollybia, Crepidotus, Galerina and some other genera in the Cortinariaceae. (CD - 57 minutes)
43. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part VII: Strophariaceae and Psathyrellaceae
This program covers Stropharia, Psilocybe, Hypholoma, Kuehneromyces, Pholiota, Psathyrella and some other distinctive genera. (CD - 45 minutes)
44. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part VIII: Entolomataceae, Marasmiaceae, Schizophyllaceae and Hydnangiaceae
This program covers Entoloma and its segregate genera, Schizophyllum, Laccaria, Armillaria, Marasmius, Rhodocollybia and some other distinctive genera. (CD - 46 minutes)
45. Widespread Agaricales of North America Part IX: Bolbitiaceae, Gomphidiaceae, Paxillaceae and Hygrophoropsidaceae
To complete the coverage of the gilled mushrooms, this program covers the Bolbitiaceae and other orders of Basidiomycetes not discussed previously. The genera included are Agrocybe, Bolbitius, Conocybe, Hebeloma and Panaeolus from the Bolbitiaceae. Other genera included are Gomphidius and Chroogomphus from the Gomphidiaceae. This program concludes with Phylloporus, Paxillus, Tapinella and Hygrophoropsis. (CD - 34 minutes)
46. Guide to the Major Genera of Gilled Mushrooms: The Light Spored Mushrooms I: Pluteaceae, Pleurotaceae, Entolomataceae, Marasmiaceae and Others
This program covers the best edible and most poisonous mushrooms from roughly half of the major genera of light spored mushrooms. (CD - 50 minutes)
47. Guide to the Major Genera of Gilled Mushrooms: The Light Spored Mushrooms II: Tricholomataceae, Hygrophoraceae and Russulaceae
This program completes the coverage of the major genera of light spored mushrooms not included in Part I. (CD - 50 minutes)
48. Guide to the Major Genera of Gilled Mushrooms: The Dark Spored Mushrooms I: Agaricaceae (Dark Spored Members), Bolbitiaceae and Cortinariaceae 1
This program covers Agaricus, Coprinus in the broad sense, Agrocybe, Bolbitius, Conocybe, Panaeolus, Hebeloma, Cortinarius and Inocybe. (CD - 50 minutes)
49. Guide to the Major Genera of Gilled Mushrooms: The Dark Spored Mushrooms II: Cortinariaceae 2, Strophariaceae, Psathyrellaceae and Some Gilled Boletales
This program completes the coverage of major genera of dark spored mushrooms including Gymnopilus, Phaeocollybia, Crepidotus, Galerina, Pholiota, Stropharia, Psilocybe, Hypholoma, Psathyrella, Gomphidius, Chroogomphus, Paxillus and some other distinctive genera of dark spored mushrooms. (CD - 50 minutes)
50. Beyond Morels and Showy Spring Mushrooms: Guide to the Other Major Genera of Ascomycete Mushrooms
This program is an introductory overview of the fleshy Ascomycetes not included in the program Morels and Other Spring Ascomycetes. I have illustrated both common widespread Ascomycete species and distinctive Ascomycetes of more localized distribution. I have also included a few distinctive Zygomycetes. (CD - 47 minutes)
51. Guide to the Major Genera of Non-Gilled Mushrooms: Boletes and Polypores
In this program I discuss the major genera of the boletes and polypores with an emphasis on mushrooms that are common and widespread but also including notable mushrooms of limited distribution. (CD - 64 minutes)
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52. Guide to the Major Genera of Non-Gilled Mushrooms: Spine Fungi, Chanterelles, Teeth Fungi, Stink Horns, Jelly Fungi and More
In this program I examine first a number of different fungi that bear their spores on spines and then the genera that bear their spores on folds or ridges on the underside of the cap and then we look at genera where the spores are borne in slime on the surface of the cap and finally genera where the fruit-bodies are jelly-like. (CD - 59.4 minutes)
53. Mushrooms of Idaho: In Memory of Orson Miller NEW!
This program was presented by Dr. Michael Beug at the NAMA National Foray in September of 2008 at McCall, Idaho. It provides an overview of some of the most distinctive mushrooms found in Idaho and honors Dr. Orson Miller, Kit Scates Barnhart, Ben Woo and Marie Bailey. (CD- 40 Minutes)
Items for Sale
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The Mushroom Identification Trilogy
Taylor Lockwood. DVD Video.(Program #30 under New Videos) Cost per DVD is $24.95+ $2.05 shipping and handling. Clubs can order 10 or more copies @ $19.95 each + appropriate shipping and handling. DVDs can be purchased through the website, www.kingdomoffungi.com, toll free 1-800-958-5809.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Mushroom Poisoning
Kit Scates-Barnhart. Poster, 24 in. x 36 in.An excellent gift for clubs to give to hospitals and clinics. It is an important addition to any club's educational resources. Make check for $24.95 + 4.50 shipping and handling payable to:
Fungal Cave Books, 1943 SE Locust Ave, Portland OR 97214-4826
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Pronouncing Names of Fungi
Cassette tape and scriptFeaturing the recorded voices of Dr. Alexander H. Smith and Dr. Rolf Singer. Side one contains Dr. Smith giving American pronunciations while side two has Dr. Singer with the European pronunciations. Helps you decide which pronunciations your friends will prefer!
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A printed script of the contents accompanies the tape or CD (now available!) of Pronouncing Names of Fungi. Be sure to indicate whether you need the cassette tape or the CD, or you will receive a cassette tape. Send a check for $11, payable to NAMA, to:
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Maggie Rogers,
1943 SE Locust Ave,
Portland OR 97214-4826
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Slime Molds I, II & III
(VHS)These three historic films have been collected on one video, running about 65 minutes. The color films were prepared by James Koevenig in 1961 at the University of Iowa under the direction of C.J. Alexopoulos, G. W. Martin and R.T. Porter. The video features live action and time lapse photography, photomicrography and animation and teaches about the fascinating world of myxomycetes.
Slime Mold Videos (VHS) will be prepared as individual orders are received, so allow extra time. Cost per tape is $29.95 + $5 shipping and handling ($7 overseas).
Note: The regular tape is in NTSC format for North America. It is available in SECAM (France and others) or PAL (Spain, Germany and others) by special order. Cost per tape for these formats is $46.45 (shipping included).Send check or money order, payable to NAMA, to:
Dean Abel, Biological Sciences 138 BB, University of Iowa, Iowa City IA 52242