Regional Foray

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. 

Join 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.

Evenings 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.

Our 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!

Registration will be capped at 100 attendees and is coming soon!