North American Mycological Society's Annual Foray Appalachia NAMA 2023 The Alberta Mycological Society (AMS) is pleased to announce that the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) has awarded our Society a scholarship to attend its Appalachia NAMA Foray 2023, held from August 24-27, 2023, at the Kanuga
2023 Annual General Meeting & President's Dinner We held our first in-person Annual General Meeting (AGM) and President's dinner since 2019 at the Santa Maria Goretti Italian Centre in Edmonton on March 18th, 2023. Andy MacKinnon, coauthor of Mushrooms of British Columbia, delivered two outstanding presentations to us: A
The Alberta Mycological Society (AMS) does not support the use of mushroom identification apps that use artificial intelligence (Google Lens, Mushroom Identify, etc.). These apps are unable to determine key identification features such as spore print colour, habitat, colour changes, and odours, and thus, it is impossible for them
With our Government's announcement on May 4, 2021 appealing to Albertans to "Stop the Spike," and "to stay home, if you can" for the next three weeks, the Alberta Mycological Society will not be holding any forays in the month of May. Furthermore, just a quick reminder that outdoor social
We wish everyone a safe, warm and wonderful holiday! Hoping that 2021 will bring us back to a sense of normalcy and many great mushroom finds! Nature Alberta share wonderful news with us that no provincial parks in Alberta will be closed as previously indicated by our government! Check
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society has posted a reminder that every two years, the Parks Canada Minister must collect and receive feedback from the public regarding the National Parks in Canada. Until October 30th, 2020, letters can be sent to Parks Canada or you can provide your input
Fungal Conservation in Alberta Webinar SEPTEMBER 22, 2020, 7:00PM-9:00PM MST Fungi are vital components of all ecosystems on earth, performing important functions in nutrient cycling, assisting plant growth, and even plant communication. But what is being done to ensure that fungus species don't become extinct? This webinar
The Fall 2019 Spore Print has been released! Click this link for some interesting tidbits about recent events, mushroom facts, and recipes!
Hello all Alberta Mycological Society Members, GOOD NEWS! We have decided to merge our Great Alberta Mushroom Foray with our Weald weekend foray! Additional details to the Weald/GAMF event will be posted shortly. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. AMS Board of
Our very own Christine Costello, Director-at-Large, sat down with Global News anchor Sarah Offin to talk all things foray. Watch the clip HERE.
