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SUMMARY:Weald Camping Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Weald Weekend Foray\nSeptember 11 – 13\, 2026\nWeald Provincial Recreation Area\nJoin us for a relaxed and fun weekend of mushroom foraging on the beautiful banks of the Embarras River\, just west of Edson! \nSpots are limited — register early to secure your site. \n\nEvent Details\n\nDates: Friday\, September 11 – Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\nCost: $40 per unit (tent\, trailer\, RV\, etc.) for the entire weekend\nArrival: No earlier than 4:00 PM Friday\nDeparture: No later than 2:00 PM Sunday\n\nExact location details and gate code will be sent to all paid registrants. \n\nSchedule\n\nSaturday: Guided foray departs at 10:00 AM\, back for lunch\, then out again around 1:00–2:00 PM.\nSunday: Open day — forage on your own or relax at camp.\n\nCooking and tasting the mushrooms you find is highly encouraged! \n\nGenerator Policy\nGenerators are permitted only between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. \n\nFacilities & Notes\n\nClosed-in shelter and several picnic tables\nOutdoor toilets on site\nNo power or water hookups\nHand-pump water available (not certified potable — bring your own drinking water)\nCell service is unreliable in the valley\nFirewood is provided\n\n\nEvenings\nGreat socializing\, mycological conversations\, taste-testing\, storytelling\, singing\, and good times around the fire (libations often involved). \n\nWhat to Expect\nHopefully\, the weather cooperates\, and we’ll find tasty edibles such as Hedgehogs\, Yellowfoot Chanterelles\, Gypsy Mushrooms\, Red Tops\, Russulas\, Lobster Mushrooms\, and more. Even if the mushrooms are quiet\, the company will be excellent! \n\nWhat to Bring\n\nForaging basket & knife\nField guide\nRain gear & boots\nHeadlamp\nMusical instrument (if you play!)\nYour own food and cooking equipment.\n\nWe look forward to another fantastic weekend with fellow fungophiles in the woods! 🍄
URL:https://www.albertamushrooms.ca/event/weald-camping-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Forays
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SUMMARY:Great Alberta Mushroom Foray 2026: David Arora
DESCRIPTION:GAMF 2026 Schedule\n\n\nThe 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. \n \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. \n \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. \nClick here to renew your membership!This is a Members-Only Event\nSpeakers/Mycologists\nDavid Arora\nPresentation: Mushroom Hunting in China\nDavid Arora is a renowned American mycologist\, naturalist\, and author celebrated for making mushroom identification accessible and fun for enthusiasts worldwide. Born in 1952\, he developed his passion for fungi growing up in California and later authored the classic field guides Mushrooms Demystified and the beloved All That the Rain Promises and More…. A dynamic speaker and educator with decades of experience\, he is a highlight at GAMF 2026 in Alberta \n\nTyson Ehlers\nWorkshop: Slime Moulds\nTyson Ehlers is a Slocan Valley-based ecologist with a lifelong fascination for the natural world. A mycologist and expert in wild mushroom identification\, he has taught numerous foraging workshops and co-authored the guidebook Mushrooms to Look for in the Kootenays. \nHe has contributed to major biodiversity inventories through the Kootenay Connect initiative and discovered the slime mould Spiromyxa slocanensis\, new to science. Tyson holds a degree in Forest Management from UBC. \n\nPaul Kroeger\nPresentation: Edible Mushroom Poisonings: Lessons for safe preparation and consumption.\nPaul is a long-time friend of the AMS and has identified 1000s of mushrooms. He is the premier field taxonomist in Western Canada. He has worked at the UBC herbarium for decades\, cataloguing and preserving mushrooms. He works with BC Poison Control as their main identifier\, and mushrooms are named in his honour. \n\nMichael Schulz\nPresentation: The Wood Decomposer Fungi of Fox Creek: Top Performers on Conifer Chips\nWorkshop: Mounting slides for Microscopy\nMike is a long-time member and contributor to the AMS. He is an ecologist who is currently the Research Chair at Portage College. He has done extensive work on Fungal Species at Risk across the Prairie provinces. We usually see him hunkered over his microscope at Great Alberta Mushroom Forays. \n\nMartin Osis\nPresentation: Mushroom Odours for ID\nMartin is one of the Alberta Mycological Society’s founding members. He is regularly called upon to give mushroom-related lectures via his business “Martin On Mushrooms”. He was also the Canadian Trustee and Vice President of the North American Mycological Association. \n\nGrab Your Official GAMF 2026 T-Shirt!  \n\nShow off your mushroom pride in style! Printed on ultra-soft\, vintage garment-dyed premium cotton\, featuring the official GAMF 2026 art on the front and the AMS logo on the sleeve. \nFREE Pickup at GAMF or in Edmonton!\n(Shipping is also available) \n\n\nRefund Policy\n\nRefunds are available for ticket cancellations requested on or before August 15\, 2026. A $25 administration fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.\nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations after August 15\, 2026.\nRefund requests must be submitted by email to contactus@albertamushrooms.ca.\nRefunds will be processed within 10 business days to the original payment method.\n\nExceptions:\nWe will consider full refunds or transfers in cases of event cancellation\, postponement\, or documented emergencies (e.g.\, serious illness or bereavement). Please contact us directly.\n\n\nVolunteer Options\n\nAt GAMF\, every attendee is required to volunteer — it’s how we keep the event affordable\, community-driven\, and truly special for everyone!\nBy volunteering (even just a few hours)\, you’re not only helping make GAMF run smoothly — you’re also part of the core spirit that makes this event so unique. No exceptions: everyone who attends contributes. \nChoose your volunteer role(s) today (super easy steps):\n\nUse Google Form below \nNo Google sign-in needed — just enter your email\, name\, and the duties you’re interested in.\nClick SUBMIT\n\nAfter submitting\, scroll down this page to the Ticket Purchase section to secure your GAMF ticket. If you are registering multiple people\, you can refresh this page again to submit the form for them.\n \nNote: Volunteering does not grant you free access to GAMF. All attendees must pay for a ticket. Thank you for your understanding. \n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.albertamushrooms.ca/event/great-alberta-mushroom-foray-2026/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Forays
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SUMMARY:2026 Summer Solstice Feast Weekend
DESCRIPTION:2026 Summer Solstice Feast WeekendFriday\, June 19th\, from 5 pm to Sunday\, June 21st @ 2 pm.  The Bergen Community Hall\n\n\n\nCamping:\n\nThere is plenty of space for camping without an electrical hookup – included in the ticket\nThere are 6 camping spots with electrical hookup (15 amp plugin) – $15/each\n\n\nFood Will Include:\n\nFriday – Hot Dogs and S’mores\nSaturday – Main Feast Entree\, including a safe (Vegan) option. Mushrooms will be prominently featured!! Please bring a ‘Potluck’ side to accompany the Main Feast (include a note with a list of ingredients)\nSunday – The First ‘Offspring BBQ Brunch’\n\nNote: We recommend you bring your own food and snacks for any additional meals (ie. breakfast). \n\nSchedule:\nFriday June 19th Arrival and settling in \n\n5:00 pm – Arrive – Setup\n6:00 pm (?) – Foray time – Evening hunt around the grounds\, lots of trees. UV lights available\n6:30 pm – Dinner on a stick –Wiener roast and Build You Own\, Music and games\n9:00 pm – Bioluminescence Foray\n11:00 pm – Bedtime…\n\nSaturday June 20th – The LONGEST day of the year \n\n8:00 am – Breakfast\n10:00 am –Fungi Akuafo Tour OR Foray time\n12:00 Noon – ID time\n1:00 pm – Lunch\n2:00 pm – Foray time\n4:00 pm – ID time\n6:30 pm – Solstice Feast with Music\, games and too much food\n9:00 pm – Bioluminescence Foray\n11:00 pm – Bedtime…\n\nSunday June 21st – Windup/ Father’s Day \n\n9:00 am – Offspring Brunch\, an homage to Father’s Day\n10:00am – Foray time – Final foray\n12:00 noon – ID and cleanup time\n3:00 pm – CHECKOUT\n\n\nPotential Foray Areas:\n\nBergen Hall grounds – Grass and Trees\nRocky Mountains & Foothills (45 min drive to the mountains)\nNorth/South Cowboy trail\n\n\n\n\nNOTE:\nCalgary to Bergen – 109 Km @ 1 hr. 24 mins\nEdmonton to Bergen – 263 Km @ 2 hr. 50 mins\nWe are offering a tour of the Fungi Akuafo facilities on Saturday morning. The facility is located just outside of Bergen and the tour will include the lab and incubation room\, and areas where mushrooms are grown outside. There is a limit of 10 people for the tour. More details will follow
URL:https://www.albertamushrooms.ca/event/2026-summer-solstice-feast-weekend/
LOCATION:Bergen Community Hall Camping\, 31547 Range Road 53C\, Mountain View County\, Alberta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public and Member Event,Camping,Forays
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