• North American Mycological Association

    Promoting, pursuing and advancing mycology

  • Asociación Micológica de América del Norte

    Perseguir y hacer avanzar la micología

  • Association Mycologique d'Amérique du Nord

    Poursuivre et faire progresser la mycologie

NAMA Education Resources

NAMA provides a wide spectrum of educational materials for teachers and naturalists, as well as media for affiliated clubs to enrich meetings — from an introduction to mycology to a detailed overview of the fleshy Ascomycetes.

Read about Mushroom Basics, Lichen Basics, Dyes and Papermaking.

Video Presentations with attached Powerpoints and Teaching guides are useful educational programs. The video can be shown to a group, or, used as a basis for Powerpoint presentations.  Over 20 useful programs here!  This is a terrific resource for deepening your understanding of genera and to provide an instant program for club meetings.

Materials for Teaching Mycology

Inspire kids from kindergarten through high school to learn the science of mushrooms. NAMA's teaching materials are best suited for use in a classroom, nature center, science museum, or focused study group. The materials include lesson plans, field trip activities, references, and games.