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SUMMARY:MMS AGM & Webinar "Beyond The Trip" by Dr. Shayan Amiri
DESCRIPTION:Join Manitoba Mushroom Society for their 2nd AGM and a webinar by Dr. Shayan Amiri “Beyond The Trip: Understanding Psilocybin’s Effects on the Brain and Mental Health“. \nMMS Members are requested to attend in-person at the University of Winnipeg to participate in voting for motions\, Board\, and other Society matters\, beginning at 6:30 pm.  Dr. Amiri will begin his presentation\, available as a webinar\, at 7:30 pm. \nPsilocybe cubensis\, one of the most widely recognized psychoactive mushroom species\, belongs to a group of fungi with a long history of traditional use and growing scientific interest in their therapeutic potential. \nThis presentation begins with a brief introduction to psychoactive mushrooms and their historical significance before exploring the biochemistry\, pharmacology\, and neuroscience of psilocybin\, their principal psychoactive compound. We will examine how psilocybin influences brain activity\, alters neural connectivity\, and may produce therapeutic effects in various neuropsychiatric disorders. \nDrawing on findings from preclinical and clinical research\, the presentation will highlight the current evidence supporting psilocybin-assisted therapy\, while critically examining its potential psychological and physiological risks\, limitations\, and safety considerations. Finally\, we will discuss emerging research directions and the unanswered questions shaping the future of psilocybin in modern medicine. \nDr. Shayan Amiri (Bio) \nDr. Amiri is a pharmacologist and neuroscience researcher who moved to Canada from Iran in 2016. He earned his MSc in Biochemistry and Medical Genetics and PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from the University of Manitoba. \nDr. Amiri has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in psychopharmacology\, behavioral neuroscience\, and molecular pharmacology\, including research published in internationally recognized journals such as Science Signaling\, eLife\, and Neuropharmacology. \nA recipient of a prestigious Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) postdoctoral award\, Dr. Amiri currently conducts research at the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre in Winnipeg\, investigating the therapeutic potential of anti-inflammatory lipid mediators in hypertension-associated dementia. \nNOTE: MMS does not condone or promote the use of mushrooms containing psilocybin\, this presentation is informational as to their history and effects on the brain and mental health. \nRegistration is free to Society Members\, post-secondary students\, NAMA members\, and members of NAMA affiliated myco clubs.  Only Members attending in person at the University of Winnipeg meeting room will be permitted to vote. \nYou must register by January 17 midnight using THIS FORM. \nThe room number and webinar meeting link will be emailed to you on January 18.  Your information will be kept confidential and is only used to administer this meeting/webinar. \nThe photo is of Dr. Shayan Amiri\, taken by Donna Kurt
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-agm-webinar-beyond-the-trip-by-dr-shayan-amiri/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T190000
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Elevating Fungi for Conservation with FUNDIS
DESCRIPTION:While plants and animals have long received dedicated conservation attention in North America\, fungi are only now stepping into the spotlight. How does conservation work for fungi\, and how does it differ from plants and animals? Join us for an insightful session exploring how the Fungal Diversity Survey (FUNDIS) is turning community science into strategic\, real-world protections. We will explain the science behind conservation rankings\, breaking down what labels like Threatened or Endangered actually mean\, before comparing global standards like the IUCN Red List with local state statuses. We will outline the emerging strategy for moving community science observations onto official environmental review maps\, and discuss why building this pathway for fungi has taken time. We will also cover how monitoring and documenting local ecology helps scientists understand threats and trends\, and how these details feed directly into conservation rankings. This webinar is open to anyone who is interested in the conservation and protection of rare species\, and will be presented in an accessible\, step-by-step format.\nby Jaci Braund \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nThursday\, December 17\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-elevating-fungi-for-conservation-with-fundis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T190000
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DTSTAMP:20261109T194405Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: The world’s toughest microbial communities and what they tell us about fungal and bacterial structure
DESCRIPTION:Biocrusts are soil surface communities of microbes that cover a large proportion of the Earth’s dryland ecosystems. These communities prevent the erosion of soils\, increase water infiltration and fix nitrogen and carbon\, but all these services are under threat from anthropogenic disturbance. I will give an overview of biocrusts and share my most recent findings on how they are affected by disturbance. I will also discuss modern techniques in microbiology and how we are using them to understand soil communities.\nby Will Bieker \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/the-worlds-toughest-microbial-communities-and-what-they-tell-us-about-fungal-and-bacterial-structure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T203000
DTSTAMP:20261105T055141Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Webinar "Teonanácatl" by Paul Kroeger
DESCRIPTION:Join Manitoba Mushroom Society at 7:00 pm Central Time on 2026 December 12 for a webinar by Paul Kroeger about “Teonanácatl. Psilocybin-containing ‘Magic Mushrooms’: History and modern use in British Columbia”. \nThis presentation provides a brief introduction to the Magic Mushrooms\, discussing their ancient use\, rediscovery in Mexico in the mid-twentieth century\, and their early discovery and role in BC’s counter-culture and that legacy in the present day. I reflect upon their mixed impact on modern society\, why they became prohibited and how they may yet become valued medicines. \nPaul Kroeger (Bio) \nPaul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over fifty years and is a founding member of the Vancouver Mycological Society (VMS). Paul served as President of VMS for a few years\, and is currently President of The Pacific Northwest Key Council.  He is a major contributor to the mycological herbarium collections in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC and also contributed significant collections to DAOM Herbarium in Ottawa and DAVFP Herbarium in Victoria. He is a regular consultant for the British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre\, and various other agencies concerned with mushroom poisonings and fungi in human and animal health. He coauthored\, with Bryce Kendrick\, Oluna Ceska and Christine Roberts\, “The Outer Spores: Mushrooms of Haida Gwaii” published in 2012 based on a five-year study. \nRegistration is free for Society Members\, post-secondary students\, NAMA Members and members of myco clubs that have a club membership with NAMA.\nYou must register using  THIS FORM.\n\nRegistration closes noon Central Time 2026 December 11.\nOn December 11 you will be emailed a zoom link to the webinar and the meeting location.\n\nInformation collected about you will be confidential to the Manitoba Mushroom Society for the purposes of administering this webinar and will not be used for marketing or other purposes.\nPlease note that the MMS does not condone or promote the use of “Magic Mushrooms”\, this presentation is informational with respect to their history and effects on humans.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-webinar-teonanacatl-by-paul-kroeger/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T203000
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Unstumping Gymnopilus: Greenhouse Experiments and Type-Specimen DNA Untangle a Confounding Taxonomic Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The genus Gymnopilus\, sometimes called the “laughing gyms\,” includes some of North America’s most colorful and chemically intriguing mushrooms. Despite their familiarity to mushroom enthusiasts\, many species remain difficult to distinguish\, and their taxonomy has been confused for more than a century. In this talk\, Andrew Kunik will explore the diversity of North American Gymnopilus\, drawing on recent research combining DNA sequencing of historic type specimens\, greenhouse cultivation\, and field collections. Through a series of species-focused examples\, he will show how revisiting original collections can reveal previously unrecognized relationships and clarify what familiar species names actually represent. Attendees will learn how environmental conditions can dramatically alter mushroom appearance\, sometimes obscuring characters traditionally used for identification. Drawing on extensive fieldwork\, Andrew will discuss which morphological characters are most reliable and how habitat and geographic distribution can help distinguish species. This talk is intended for mushroom enthusiasts of all experience levels\, particularly those interested in identification\, taxonomy\, and fungal biodiversity.\nby Andrew Kunik \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nThursday\, December 10\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/unstumping-gymnopilus-greenhouse-experiments-and-type-specimen-dna-untangle-a-confounding-taxonomic-legacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T203000
DTSTAMP:20261109T193758Z
CREATED:20261109T184947Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Restoring the Underground: What It Really Takes to Bring Fungi Back
DESCRIPTION:Learn how restoration projects are trying to bring mycorrhizal fungi back to damaged land\, why the most popular approach\, of-the-shelf commercial products\, often falls short\, and what works better. Fungal ecologist Anne Polyakov shares surprising findings from a review of 105 restoration studies.\nby Dr. Anne Polyakov\n \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/restoring-the-underground-what-it-really-takes-to-bring-fungi-back/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T200000
DTSTAMP:20261109T193617Z
CREATED:20261106T225627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T193617Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Repeated Fires\, Changing Communities: Fungal Recovery in California's Reburned Mediterranean Shrublands
DESCRIPTION:We’ll discuss how fungi respond to repeated wildfires in Southern California’s chaparral ecosystems. Drawing on field research\, we’ll explore how fungal diversity and community composition change in soils that have experienced a single fire versus multiple fires within a short period.           \nThis talk is intended for everyone\, from mushroom enthusiasts and naturalists to students\, land managers\, and researchers. Attendees will walk away understanding why soil fungi are important for ecosystem recovery after wildfire\, which fungi tend to thrive after fire and which are more sensitive to disturbance\, how repeated fires affect fungal diversity and community composition compared with a single fire\, and what these changes can tell us about the recovery of chaparral ecosystems as wildfires become more frequent.\nby Esbeiry Cordova-Ortiz\n \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nMonday\, December 7\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-repeated-fires-changing-communities-fungal-recovery-in-californias-reburned-mediterranean-shrublands/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T203000
DTSTAMP:20261109T193007Z
CREATED:20261030T185844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T193007Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Some Like it Hot: Impact of Fires on Microbial Succession and Traits
DESCRIPTION:A tale of two dryland fires\, examining the impacts of fires in chaparral shrublands versus iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave desert on fungal biomass\, richness\, composition\, and succession. I use multiple methods including field work\, molecular work including microbiomes\, metagenomics\, metatranscriptomics\, and culturing including bioassays\, genomics\, and transcriptomics to explore the traits of pyrophilous fungi\, or fungi that were rare or absent pre-fire\, and increase massively in abundance post-fire\, and determine how they are able to survive or thrive post-fire.\nDr. Sydney Glassman \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nTuesday\, December 1\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-some-like-it-hot-impact-of-fires-on-microbial-succession-and-traits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T200000
DTSTAMP:20261109T195319Z
CREATED:20261109T195319Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Conservation & Stewardship Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:They’ll be discussing the Global Strategy for Fungal Conservation – the first initiative of its kind with the newly founded Global Fungal Conservation Network. New members are welcome!\n\n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nTuesday November 24 \n\nEmail Aaron Tupac at conservation@namyco.org to join.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-conservation-stewardship-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T203000
DTSTAMP:20261106T000426Z
CREATED:20261105T035010Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Webinar "Know Your Slime Moulds" by Tyson Ehlers
DESCRIPTION:Join Manitoba Mushroom Society for a webinar by Tyson Ehlers “Know Your Slime Moulds”. \nSlime moulds\, or myxomycetes (often referred to as “myxos”) are single-celled amoeboid organisms that produce delicate fruiting bodies exquisite in form and colour. Once considered a group of fungi (the name is derived from the Greek myxa for slime and mykes for fungi)\, they occur in many of the same habitats and produce spores for reproduction\, but they also behave like animals and are placed in their own phylum (Eumycetozoa) within the classification system. They are elegant and intriguing creatures with a fascinating life cycle and unique ecological role. \nAlthough scientists have known about them for centuries\, myxos are understudied and often overlooked and there are many new discoveries awaiting the inquisitive student of nature. In this photo-rich presentation\, Tyson will provide an overview of slime moulds: their anatomy\, biology and habitats\, how to find\, collect and identify them\, and share some of his recent research and discoveries. \nTyson Ehlers (Bio) \nTyson Ehlers is a professional biologist\, ecologist and mycologist based in British Columbia’s Slocan Valley. He has been a naturalist as long as he can remember and shaped his career over 30 years as a field biologist in ecological research and biodiversity studies. He is passionate about the diversity and interactions of the life that surrounds us and his focus is on the rare and often overlooked organisms like fungi and slime moulds. Tyson is co-author of Mushrooms to Look For in the Kootenays and is currently collaborating on a forthcoming guidebook\, Slime Moulds of British Columbia\, the first of its kind in Canada\, expected in 2027. He has documented numerous species new to BC\, Canada\, and even North America\, including a slime mould species new to science\, Spiromyxa slocanensis\, named after the Slocan Valley\, the only place where it has been found. Tyson’s passion for these intriguing organisms is so infectious you will find yourself following him\, wading through swamps and forest\, crawling over the forest floor for hours at a time to find slime to drool over. \nThere will also be a Manitoba Mushroom Society meeting prior to and after the webinar regarding Society status\, upcoming events\, planning winter activities\, 2027 Calendar pickup. \nRegistration is free to Society Members\, post-secondary students\, NAMA members\, and members of NAMA affiliated myco clubs.  You must sign up using THIS FORM. \nThe room number and webinar meeting link will be emailed to you on November 18.  Your information will be kept confidential and is only used to administer this meeting/webinar. \nThe photo is of Tyson Ehlers\, slime mould hunting\, taken by Ryan Durand on 2023 October 19.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-webinar-know-your-slime-moulds-by-tyson-ehlers/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20261109T195033Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Mycoremediation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NAMA’s new Mycoremediation Committee is focused on exploring the role fungi can play in environmental cleanup by breaking down or neutralizing pollutants in soil\, water\, and air\, offering an emerging approach to environmental remediation. The committee hopes to connect people interested in this growing field\, share knowledge\, and encourage further exploration of fungi’s environmental applications. New members are welcome! No prior experience is necessary\, just an interest in learning and contributing.\n\n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nWednesday\, November 18\n\nEmail Kevin Popowich at mycoremediation@namyco.org to join.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-mycoremediation-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20261109T192852Z
CREATED:20261013T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T192852Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Alpine Mushrooms of North America
DESCRIPTION:The true ‘alpine’ (strictly above treeline) covers over 70 million acres in North America\, and yet\, before we started our research\, it was a mycological blank spot on the map. Now 25 years later\, we have made progress in discovering the diversity of mushrooms and their ecological roles in this harsh high-altitude landscape. This talk will follow the format of my new guidebook on alpine fungi. First it will describe the mushrooms and puffballs of alpine meadows; followed by a look at the tiny mushrooms that live on mosses\, liverworts\, and algae; and wrap up with a tour of the mycorrhizal mushrooms that thrive in miniature alpine forests\, including a Lactarius that fits on the head of a dime\, and Amanitas that tower over their dwarf plant partners. Many of the mushroom species in the Rocky Mountain alpine also occur in the Arctic thousands of miles away—and not in between. We will consider how glaciation may have shaped this disjunct distribution and the impact of global warming on these threatened habitats.\nby Cathy Cripps \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/webinar-alpine-mushrooms-of-north-america/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20261109T193419Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Diversity\, Movement and Hybridization of Rust Fungi
DESCRIPTION:Pine rust fungi are complex\, yet fascinating basidiomycetes that cause diseases in forest ecosystems in pine forests throughout North America. This talk will focus on the diversity of pine rust species in western forest\, their life cycles and host ranges\, symptomology for identification\, and importance to forest ecosystem health. During this talk\, you’ll also learn more about white pine blister rust\, an economically and ecologically important invasive rust species that has caused damage on 5-needle pine species throughout North America. Using white pine blister rust as a study organism\, we will discuss dissemination of the pathogen across its two host pathogens and its ecological interactions with other rust fungi. We will also learn about how climate variability will alter the impacts of the pathogen. This presentation is well suited for all audiences.\nby Dr Jane E Stewart \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nMonday\, November 9\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-diversity-movement-and-hybridization-of-rust-fungi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20261109T193206Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Webinar: Fungi in the Pot: Seasonal Soups for the Forager’s Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Join the NAMA Culinary Arts Committee for a deep dive into the warm comfort food of mushroom soups.  Explore their components and variations.  Learn some great\, proven recipes that we’re certain will become staples in your house.  In this interactive session\, committee members from across North America will showcase their favorite culinary techniques\, featuring a diverse array of local\, wild-foraged mushrooms. \nFrom delicate\, umami-rich dashis and broths to velvety\, deeply satisfying cream of mushroom soups\, you’ll discover how they are made \, what parts you can play with to customize your own  perfect recipe. \n–>Register Here \n5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-webinar-fungi-in-the-pot-seasonal-soups-for-the-foragers-kitchen/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20261008T225751Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Webinar: Arseniy Belosokhov - Towards a Tractable Model of Lichen Symbiosis
DESCRIPTION:Join Manitoba Mushroom Society for a webinar on October 20 at 7:00 pm Central Time\, featuring Arseniy Belosokhov about his research \n“Towards a Tractable Model of Lichen Symbiosis”. \nLichens are classic examples of symbiosis: fungi living with algae or cyanobacteria to form tough little composite organisms. They are common\, ecologically important and central to big questions about how different species build a shared body; yet biology still has no reliable “lab lichen” that can be rebuilt from known parts and used as a model system. \nMy thesis research asks why. First\, it shows that past attempts to “resynthesize” lichens used inconsistent definitions of success and often assumed\, rather than proved\, that their cultures were free of extra microbes. Second\, it brings together genome data and growth experiments to test whether lichen-forming fungi really depend on B vitamins supplied by partners. Third\, it examines whether key bacteria travel with fungal spores instead of being picked up fresh from the environment. Finally\, it uses tissue-culture regrowth of lichen fragments\, combined with DNA sequencing\, to see which fungi\, algae and bacteria always show up when proper lichen-like bodies form. \nTaken together\, these studies do not yet deliver a standard lichen model\, but they replace a scattered literature with clear criteria\, practical lab protocols and a shortlist of likely partners and functions. This creates a defined problem space and a realistic experimental path for building genuine model lichens in future work. \nArseniy Belosokhov \nArseniy has a Masters Degree in Mycology and is a PhD Candidate in Biology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton\, studying Evolution and Symbiosis. \nThis workshop is open and free to attend for members of mycological clubs affiliated with NAMA and students of post-secondary institutions.  Register at https://forms.gle/x1gQyPSKdq1BMTkn8.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-webinar-arseniy-belosokhov-towards-a-tractable-model-of-lichen-symbiosis/
CATEGORIES:Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260802T172109Z
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SUMMARY:Cain Foray
DESCRIPTION:The Cain Foray is the MST’s annual weekend of mushrooming. Named after founding member Dr. Roy Cain and first held in 1975\, this year will be the 48th Cain Foray. \nIn 2026 the Cain Foray will be held at Pinestone Resort in Haliburton. Forays will take place at a rich assortment of public and private sites. Get tickets here – https://www.myctor.org/forays/cain/current \n\n\nHow it Works\nWho can Attend the Cain Foray?\nCain Foray Prices\nRegistration Deadline\nCancellation Policy\nAccommodations\nOff-Site Participant Option\nMeal Plans and Menu\nBooking your Meals and Accommodations\nChildren at the Cain Foray\nWhat Do I Need to Bring?\nFrequently Asked Questions\nRegistration
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/cain-foray/
LOCATION:Pinestone Resort\, 4252 Haliburton County Road 21\, Haliburton\, Ontario\, K0M 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mycological Society of Toronto":MAILTO:cainforay@myctor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T080000
DTSTAMP:20260218T234518Z
CREATED:20260218T234518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T234518Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA MX_26
DESCRIPTION:Please visit the website for full details. \nKey Trip Details\nMycoAdventure in Sierra Norte\, Oaxaca\nCooking wild mushrooms over the traditional ‘comal\,’ a hot plate of metal or ceramic heated by wood-fire\nLength: 7 nights\nAverage Foray Distance: 2 miles/day\nAltitude: 7\,000-9\,000 feet\nExertion Level: Easy to Moderate\nAccommodations:\n– 2 Nights in Oaxaca City\n– 5 Nights at EcoturIxtlan Cabañas\nAll meals included: 6 Breakfasts; 6 Lunches; 7 Dinners\nAmenities: Incredible fungi-rich 40 acres of rustic accommodations & foraging grounds; optional temescal\, on-site restaurant\, wi-fi.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-mx_26/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North American Mycological Association":MAILTO:coo@namyco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T232015Z
CREATED:20260824T180357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T232015Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Mycological Society GAMF
DESCRIPTION:The Alberta Mycological Society is excited to host its 2026 Great Alberta Mushroom Foray (GAMF) in the Town of Sundre\, Alberta\, from September 4 to September 7. This flagship event brings together fungi enthusiasts for a long weekend of exploration\, education\, and citizen science amid the diverse ecosystems of central Alberta’s foothills and forests. \nPresenters include David Arora\, Paul Kroeger\, Tyson Ehlers\, Michael Schulz\, Martin Osis. \nTen tickets remain to be sold as of 2026 August 24. \nAfter successful forays in northern locations like Cold Lake and Fox Creek\, the GAMF moves south in 2026 to Sundre\, nestled in Mountain View County. Participants will explore the rich macrofungi of the surrounding landscapes\, extending west toward the stunning Ya Ha Tinda Ranch—Canada’s only federally operated horse ranch—on the edge of Banff National Park. This transition zone between prairie\, foothill\, and montane environments offers a unique variety of habitats for foraging\, identifying\, and learning about Alberta’s fungal biodiversity. \nAttendees will join guided forays\, workshops\, and presentations\, deepening their understanding of fungi’s vital roles in ecosystems while contributing to the AMS’s mission of studying and promoting fungal diversity. The event fosters community among mycophiles and supports ongoing efforts to document and appreciate Alberta’s remarkable mycoflora in this scenic and ecologically varied region.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/alberta-mycological-society-gamf-2026/
LOCATION:Sundre\, Alberta\, Sundre\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Club Events,Foray
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260616T171107Z
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SUMMARY:COMA's 46th Clark Rogerson Foray
DESCRIPTION:Registration for COMA’s 46th Clark Rogerson Foray (9/4/26 to 9/7/26) is now OPEN.  \nThe comfortable overnight accommodations at this location – Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp\, Copake\, NY – are similar to those of a motel\, and all guest rooms have their own private bathroom & shower. The home-cooked meals (the camp can accommodate most special diets)\, and all-day access to the heated pool make this facility unique. There will be a limited number of single-person rooms available\, and these will be assigned on a “first come\, first served” basis. (Please see the registration link for details.) There will also be a few rooms that can sleep 3 or even 4 people in “family-style” lodging. (We are pleased to pass along a discount that the camp offers for children 12 and under.) Please let us know if you are interested in family rooms and/or the children’s rates. (twightcoma@gmail.com) We will have an outstanding roster of invited mycologists and expert identifiers on hand\, and foraging on the 460-acre premises and the surround parks is reliably excellent.  \nThere will be scheduled outings to designated parks on Saturday & Sunday\, and the event features both afternoon and evening programs or workshops\, with “social hours” (snacks\, drinks\, music) starting at 9 PM each night. You may register for the “full” foray\, 3 days\, 2 days\, or even a single day. The Clark Rogerson Foray is well known throughout the region\, not only as a great learning experience\, but it’s also such wonderful fun that we’ve been doing it for the past 46 years! This event has often filled up quickly\, so we strongly advise reserving a spot ASAP. (Need more information? Go to https://www.comafungi.org/clark-rogerson-foray/) \nQuestions? Please email the foray Registrar\, Terry Wight: twightcoma@gmail.com
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/comas-46th-clark-rogerson-foray/
LOCATION:Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp\, 159 Empire Road\, Copake\, NY\, 12516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foray
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260218T233648Z
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SUMMARY:NAMA Yoop Annual Foray
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to descend upon Michigan’s lushly mushroomy Upper Peninsula for our 66th Annual Foray! Join hundreds of your fellow mycophiles in a land where locals proudly declare themselves “Yoopers\,” amid thick forests during the prime foraying season. \nThe event will be held at the Northern Michigan University Event Center in Marquette\, which has a large ballroom\, several classrooms\, and easy parking.  But\, what it does NOT include is housing. \nSo\, the foray planning team recommends that if you’re thinking of going\, you should book your accommodations right away for Thursday Aug 27 to Sunday Aug 30\, 2026\, at whatever hotel\, or AirBNB\, or campgrounds suits you.  There are many to choose from.  Reserving now gives you plenty of choices\, but if you wait until later\, there will be less availability.  Also consider ride-sharing\, especially if you’re a member of any of the Host Clubs that are assisting NAMA with logistics and volunteers.   \nAlso\, you may want to arrive a day early to visit the local forests. The Foray team will distribute maps and recommended self-guided fungi collecting locations for attendees to spend time in the forests before the event begins.  This will replace our previous “early bird” forays.  We plan to have tables with voucher collection slips at all the recommended self-guided locations\, starting Wednesday Aug 26\, 2026 (the day before the event begins). \nTickets will go on sale in March 2026 for the NAMA Yoop foray.  We’ll have the schedule finalized by then\, as well as volunteer opportunities.  Please bring your UV lights because we’ll be doing evening walks on the shore of Lake Superior for Yooperlites\, which are UV-reflective stones. They are fairly easy to find\, and unique to the area. A fun keepsake to take home with you! \nWe cannot wait to see you UP there!
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/nama-yoop-annual-foray/
LOCATION:Northern Michigan University Event Center\, 1401 Presque Isle\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North American Mycological Association":MAILTO:coo@namyco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20251226T201317Z
CREATED:20251226T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T201317Z
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SUMMARY:AMS Wild Mushroom EXPO 2026
DESCRIPTION:Albert Mycological Society Wild Mushroom Exposition 2026. \nThe Alberta Mycological Society welcomes members and the world to Wild Mushroom Expo! Experience hundreds of freshly foraged\, WILD Alberta mushrooms\, all together on one day\, in one space\, along with fellow mycophiles. Which are edible? Poisonous? Medicinal? Hear from mushroom experts! \nEnjoy tastings from the Wild Mushroom Café\, browse mushroom books for adults and kids\, mushroom merch\, historical & art displays; bring mushrooms from your special spaces to be identified. Visit fine vendors and non-profit groups at the Expo. Become a member and begin your mushroom experiences! \nSunday\, August 16\, 10:00 – 5:00 pm. One day only – hundreds of WILD mushrooms in one space. $10 Adults / under age 10 are free. \nSpeakers\, vendors and special guests TBA closer to the event. Keep checking this page! To check out last year’s Expo\, go here: https://photos.albertamushrooms.ca/Events/Expo-2025 \nWe welcome donations to help us achieve our many important projects\, such as the Great Alberta Mushroom Foray\, Fungarium\, Fungal DNA Sequencing activities\, and Fox Creek Fire Prevention project.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/ams-wild-mushroom-expo-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T163051Z
CREATED:20260702T142516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T163051Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar:  The MycoMap Network: eDNA in Action + Scaling Conservation Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:The MycoMap Network is moving past data generation as a primary focus and will start work towards operationalizing fungal conservation at a continental scale. While high-throughput barcoding remains our foundation\, 2026 marks a transition toward establishing the methodologies and philosophies needed for real-world impact. Through the launch of the Certified Fungal Habitat program and other upcoming initiatives\, we are moving beyond the identification of individual species to create a framework for measurable conservation outcomes. This session explores how we bridge the gap between “what is this mushroom?” and the actions required to protect and manage entire ecosystems. \nby Stephen Russell \nRegister Here\nAugust 12\, 2026\n8PM Eastern | 7PM Central | 6PM Mountain | 5PM Pacific
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/webinar-the-mycomap-network-edna-in-action-scaling-conservation-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T015141Z
CREATED:20260416T015141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T015141Z
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SUMMARY:MMS First Camping Foray
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Manitoba Mushroom Society \n2026 August 7 to 10 \nManitoba Mushroom Society’s First Camping Foray \nJoin MMS in its FIRST Camping Foray at Betula Lake campground in Whiteshell Provincial Park. \nWe have many activities planned including: night bio-luminescent/UV forays\, daytime forays\, collecting species for our fungarium and DNA sampling\, workshops\, cooking\, campfires (hopefully)\, an intro canoeing clinic if desired\, and more.  Tent site mushroom decorations are welcome. \nThe park’s beautiful birch\, aspen\, conifer and mixed forests stand upon the Canadian Precambrian Shield which\, combined with remnant sand beaches from glacial Lake Agassiz\, provide varied ecosystems and notable plant and fungi diversity. Betula Lake is named after the prevalence of paper birch\, Betula papyrifera\, trees in the area. \nThis event is for Manitoba Mushroom Society Members only\, required by our insurance policy. Camping participants may arrive and depart anytime between August 7\, 11:00 am and August 10\, 10:00 am. \nRegistration information is coming soon\, mark your calendars.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-first-camping-foray/
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T142241Z
CREATED:20260702T141812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T142241Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using iNaturalist to Make Fungi Collections
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on using iNaturalist to create high-quality fungal records that can support DNA sequencing and voucher specimen collections. Participants will learn the basics of using iNaturalist on both mobile devices and computers\, along with tips and best practices for uploading observations. The workshop will also cover applications of iNaturalist specific to mycology. Finally\, we’ll discuss how participants at the upcoming YOOP Annual Foray can contribute to fungal diversity mapping in Michigan by documenting and collecting fungi with the support of iNaturalist during the event. \nby Elora Adamson and Oliver Filianluna \nRegister Here \nMonday\, July 27\, 2026\n8PM Eastern | 7PM Central | 6PM Mountain | 5PM Pacific
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/webinar-using-inaturalist-to-make-fungi-collections/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260218T233236Z
CREATED:20260218T233236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T233236Z
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SUMMARY:Similkameen Foray & Feast
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Similkameen Valley Foray & Feast\, the upcoming North American Mycological Society (NAMA) Regional Foray\, produced in partnership with the Vancouver Mycological Society based out of Manning Park Resort June 1 to 4\, 2026.  \nJoin fellow fungi fanatics in the Similkameen Valley\, British Columbia\, for a rare opportunity to explore post-burn landscapes in prime burn-morel season! This guided mushroom foray will take you deep into recently burned forest zones where the elusive fire morels fruit in abundance. During the day you will have the opportunity to learn how to recognize ideal burn-site indicators\, hone your identification skills and discover the unique ecology that drives these legendary mushrooms to fruit in such spectacular flushes. \nEvenings bring the comfort of Manning Park Resort’s cozy mountain-valley lodge\, where participants can share stories\, compare finds and enjoy hearty meals and local wines. Whether you’re a dedicated morel hunter from south of the border or a Canadian forager chasing the spring burn flushes\, this event promises education\, unforgettable camaraderie\, and – fire\, rain and luck align – a basket brimming with fresh morels. \nOur event will also include hands-on culinary workshops\, voucher and DNA-sequencing working with the MycoMap BC Network\, presentations from Canadian mycologists and culinary delights conjured by NAMA Culinary Arts Committee Chair Chef Julie Schreiber and a roster of rockstars. You won’t want to miss NAMA’s first Canadian foray since 2006!
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/similkameen-foray-feast/
LOCATION:Manning Park Resort\, British Columbia\, 7500 HWY #3\, Manning Park\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North American Mycological Association":MAILTO:coo@namyco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T012930Z
CREATED:20260416T012609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T012930Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Webinar: Edible Mushrooms of Manitoba
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Manitoba Mushroom Society in collaboration with NAMA. \n2026 April 20\, 7:00 PM central time \nWebinar Description: “Edible Mushrooms of Manitoba” \nAn introduction to some of the more common edible mushrooms of Manitoba and some of their lookalikes. \nDonna Kurt\, intro\nDonna Kurt is the President and a founding member of the Manitoba Mushroom Society\, incorporated in 2024. She has presented a variety of workshops over the last couple decades to different communities in Winnipeg and other locations in Manitoba. \nThis workshop is free for Manitoba Mushroom Society members and Manitoba post-secondary students. Members of other NAMA affiliated mycological associations may attend for free\, please indicate the name of the association you belong to at the end of the registration form. \nNon-members pay $10.00 \nRegistration deadline is April 18 midnight central time. \nThe webinar link will be emailed to you on April 19. \nRegister using this form: https://forms.gle/5D267ApCWAQMgoHg8
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-webinar-donna-kurt-edible-mushrooms-of-manitoba/
CATEGORIES:Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20251227T041531Z
CREATED:20251226T203816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T041531Z
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SUMMARY:SOMA General Meeting and Lecture by Mandi Quark
DESCRIPTION:Sonoma County Mycological Association’s general meeting will feature Mandie Quark lecture\, “Mapping California’s Fungi with Mycota Lab’s MycoMap CA Network”. \nMycota Lab’s “MycoMap California Network” is an engaged network of volunteer fungi collectors who are documenting biodiversity across California. This community-driven effort\, fueled by collective expertise and grassroots engagement\, has uncovered numerous unique and important species. This presentation will highlight some of the most interesting\, rare\, and remarkable fungi discovered and celebrate the dedicated collectors who found them. Through fieldwork\, molecular sequencing and expansive citizen science data streams\, we are creating a dynamic\, comprehensive map of California’s fungi. Learn how you can help document fungi by joining this collaborative effort that is transforming mycology. This project advances fungal conservation and taxonomy while demonstrating how human networks can mirror and support the intricate networks that fungi form beneath our feet. \nMandie Quark is a molecular biologist and science writer by training and a researcher with a passion for the advancement of community mycology. Now with over a decade of experience studying\, professionally photographing\, and communicating about fungi to the public\, Mandie has edited books and spoken at mycology events across the world. She co-founded Mycena LLC in 2023\, and her work has been featured in the Guardian and the New York Times. Mandie lives in the California Bay Area while organizing international mycology events in places like Ecuador\, Colombia and Costa Rica. In her position at Mycota Lab as the California Community Science Director\, she is dedicated to building and empowering networks of community mycologists to document fungal diversity in California and beyond. Mandie delivers enthralling presentations that simplify complex topics while showcasing mycological research. Her favorite work entails finding and documenting rare fungi through field photography in under-documented biodiversity hotspots around the world.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/soma-webinar-mapping-californias-fungi-with-mycota-labs-mycomap-ca-network-with-mandie-quark/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260213T024110Z
CREATED:20260213T023658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T024110Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Workshop: Chanterelle Felting and Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Host: Manitoba Mushroom Society in cooperation with the University of Winnipeg \nWorkshop Time: 2026 March 4\, 6:30 PM central time to 9:00 PM \nWorkshop Location: University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba \nJoin Manitoba Mushroom Society Member Heather Sadler at the University of Winnipeg for a second Wool Felting Mushroom workshop to continue to learn how to make wool felted mushrooms; the focus will be on chanterelles this time. Wool felting kits specific to felting a couple chanterelles are available to purchase at cost from the Society\, thanks to Heather. \nA Society Member meeting will also be held. \nTo ensure we reserve a felting kit for you (3 needles\, felting pad\, felting wool\, at cost fee) please register by 2026 February 16. If you register after February 16\, you will likely get a seat but we may not be able to reserve a felting kit for you; however you can always learn by observing others felting and participate in the Meeting part of the event. \nThe event is free and only for Society Members and UW/UM/RRC students\, staff\, faculty. \nRegistration closes midnight 2026 March 2. \nOn March 3 you will be emailed a confirmation email with information including the UW Room number. \nRegister using the following form:\nhttps://forms.gle/wx4REMopU6ThNbu36
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-workshop-chanterelle-felting-and-member-meeting/
LOCATION:University of Winnipeg\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20251226T201016Z
CREATED:20251226T201016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T201016Z
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SUMMARY:AMS Webinar: 13 New Fungi Species in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Mycoloogical Society presents “13 New Fungi Species in Alberta”
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/ams-webinar-13-new-fungi-species-in-alberta/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260213T023012Z
CREATED:20260213T022031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T023012Z
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SUMMARY:MMS Workshop: Mushrooms Growing: from spores to kitchen and garden
DESCRIPTION:Workshop hosted by Manitoba Mushroom Society in cooperation with Wilderness Supply Company \n2026 February 25\, 6:00 pm central time \nLocation: Wilderness Supply Company\, 55 Isabel Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba \nManitoba Mushroom Society members Omar Abdelhamid and Donna Kurt present information on growing mushrooms from spore to kitchen and garden. Grow-kit care questions answered. Ecological impacts of using non-native species grow kits are discussed as well. \nWilderness Supply Company will provide participants a 10% discount for in-store purchases of regular price products\, except for boats. \nOmar Abdelhamid\, of Miro’s Mushrooms\, will provide participants a 30% discount for mushroom grow kit purchases. \nThis event is in-person only. Registration is via Eventbrite. \nThe workshop is free for Society Members\, $10 for non-members. \nRegistration is required by 2026 February 23 midnight.
URL:https://namyco.org/nama-event/mms-workshop-mushrooms-growing-from-spores-to-kitchen-and-garden/
LOCATION:Wilderness Supply Company Store\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, 55 Isabel Street\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Club Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manitoba Mushroom Society":MAILTO:info@manitobamushroomsociety.ca
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