North of Edmonton - Bruderheim
2024-06-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Leader(s): Ryan Armishaw
Date: June 16, 2024
Time: 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Location: North of Edmonton – Bruderheim
Other details: Members-only event. Details regarding location will be emailed to members up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

(Postponed) Edmonton Weeknight Foray
2024-06-18 | Alberta
Leaders:
Date: June
Time:
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Summer Solstice Camp and Foray Weekend
2024-06-21 16:00 - 2024-06-23 12:00 | Evergreen Community Hall, Condor AB, 44046 Range Rd 44A, Condor, AB, T0M 0P0, Canada
Camping, foraging, fireside stories and LOTS of FOOD make the first AMS weekend outing of the year. This event is all about socializing and reconnecting with old friends, as well as making new ones! Let’s welcome the new season with an event to shake off the cobwebs of winter and the drizzle of spring!
Details:
Camping – $25.00 per unit (Friday evening through Sunday morning)
Bring your RV, your van, your tent, or whatever you sleep in! Folks are welcome to arrive by 4pm.

Forage & Feast – $20.00 per person (Saturday. 16 & under are free)
The main event! Forage earlier in the day, feast later! Liz Watts is preparing a mushroom lasagna as the main entree, and we ask that everyone provides an item to make up the rest of the meal. Suggestions are: Appetizers, sides, veggies, salad, condiments and desserts/treats. Please remember to provide a list of ingredients with your dish so that we can minimize any ‘allergy’ issues.

Timeline:
Friday is setup and get comfy time! Arrive after 4pm, set up your camp, and catch up/chat under the stars around the campfire. (Please bring your own firewood and snacks!)
Saturday is for celebration! At 10am, Mel Hohn will lead a foray, with a second foray around 1pm. Folks only planning to attend the Saturday are welcome to attend either one, but please pack a lunch for yourself (nothing large though, save room for dinner!)
Sunday is for tidying up! Last year, attendees left all of the cleanup for the handful of remaining campers. If you are camping with us, please tidy up your own space then join us in cleaning the hall. Many hands make light work!

Evergreen Hall, Condor AB is in between Edmonton (206 Km) and Calgary (178 Km).

Lastly, Volunteers will be needed on Saturday. We will be asking on the day so be prepared.

Water Valley Area Foray
2024-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Foray on private land for AMS members.
Leader(s): Christine Costello / Debra Golding
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2024
Time: 10 AM – NOON
Location: Mountain View County – Exact location will be emailed to all paid AMS members 2-3 days before the event.
There is no need to pre-register / simply arrive at the specified time.

All participants will be asked to sign a waiver form.
Bring a basket or breathable bag for mushroom collection (plastic bags cause fungi to sweat and deteriorate)
Proper shoes and clothing to guard against mosquitos, ticks and thorny plants.

Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions: Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.
Unforeseen Circumstances: Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.
Lack of Volunteers: Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events.
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Edmonton Weeknight Foray
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Kananaskis Wilderness Wednesday Foray (No Conservation Pass payment required)
2024-07-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Alberta
Changes / cancellation may occur due to weather or other unexpected occurrences.

Leader(s) TBD
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time (TBD): 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kananaskis Country – No Conservation Pass fees required. Location to be determined later.
Other Details: Paid members only event. Pre-registration may be required. An email will be sent to all members once location and other details are decided (usually 1 week prior to the event).
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Edmonton Weeknight Foray
2024-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Edmonton Weeknight Foray (Cancelled due to heat wave)
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders:
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Beaver Hills Mycoflora - Elk Island National Park (Cancelled due to heat wave)
2024-07-14 | Alberta
The Alberta Mycological Society, in partnership with the Friends of Elk Island Society, is planning to survey the Mycoflora of Elk Island National Park and the Beaver Hills.
Leader(s): Martin Osis
Date: Sunday, July 14, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: Elk Island National Park
Other details: Members-only event.
Please register for the event through the Friends page on meetup.com
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Edmonton Weeknight Foray (Cancelled due to heat wave)
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: Ryan Armishaw
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Cancelled due to extreme heat and lack of rain - Parks Day Foray in Southern AB July 20
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Alberta
Cancelled due to heat wave and lack of sufficient rain.
Leader(s) TBD
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Time: TBD but probably a morning foray
Location: Kananaskis Country – This is a free day for parking and no Conservation Pass fees required. https://www.alberta.ca/kananaskis-conservation-pass
Exact location to be determined later.
Other Details: Paid members only event. No pre-registration required. An email will be sent to all members once location and other details are decided (usually 2-3 days prior to the event).
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Edmonton Weeknight Foray (Cancelled: Lack of rain and heat wave.)
2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Pre-EXPO Mushroom Forays - August 3, 2024
2024-08-03 | Alberta
Several forays will be planned for Saturday, August 3 throughout Alberta. These forays are designed to collect as many diverse mushroom species as possible to showcase at the Wild Mushroom Expo on Sunday, August 4 at the Devon Community Centre (20 Haven Avenue, Devon, AB). Foray locations TBA as the event draws near.
Leader(s): Various
Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 9:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Various
Other details: Members-only event. Details regarding location will be emailed to members up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.

Edmonton Weeknight Foray(Cancelled due to dry conditions)
2024-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Kananaskis Wilderness Wednesday Foray (No Conservation Pass payment required)
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
Changes / cancellation may occur due to weather or other unexpected occurrences.

Leader(s) TBD
Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Time (TBD): 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Kananaskis Country – No Conservation Pass fees required. Location to be determined later.
Other Details: Paid members only event. No registration is required. An email will be sent to all members once location and other details are decided (usually 2-3 days prior to the event).
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Private Land Foray - Athabasca Region
2024-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Alberta
Leaders: Ethan Zapach, Ryan Armishaw
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Private Land NE of Westlock, 30min South of Athabasca.
Other details: Members only event. Details regarding location will be emailed out to members up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Private Land Foray - Perryvale
2024-08-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
Leader(s): TBD
Date: August 11, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Private land near Perryvale, Alberta
Other details: Members-only event. Details regarding location will be emailed to members up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

CANCELLED: Devon Weeknight Foray
2024-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Devon
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Beaver Hills Mycoblitz - Camping Weekend (CANCELLED)
2024-08-16 15:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | Alberta
The Alberta Mycological Society, in partnership with the Friends of Elk Island Society, is planning to survey the Mycoflora of Elk Island National Park and the Beaver Hills.
Leader(s): TBD
Date: August 16-18, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: register for details.
Other details: Members-only event.
Please register for the event through the Friends page on meetup.com
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Calgary Region Foray
2024-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
Leaders: Christine Costello & Barb Shworak
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Location to be finalized but within a 1 hour drive of Calgary city. An email with details will be sent to all members on Thursday (2 days before).
Other Details: Paid members only event. No registration required – just come if interested.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
This event is subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Unforeseen Circumstances
Volunteer unavailability
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Edmonton Weeknight Foray
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: Ryan Armishaw
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

INaturalist ZOOM presentation - Aug. 27 and Sept. 25, 2024
2024-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Join Hanna Davidson as she provides a brief recap on iNaturalist. After which she will show us how to use iNaturalist to identify fungi online. Identification is always needed on the iNaturalist platform! The online meeting will be an opportunity for the assembled group to identify fungi together or independently. If you have posted any fungi to iNaturalist that have stumped you and you can’t identify them, feel free to share them with the group for a discussion on what they may be.

Hanna Davidson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: AMS iNaturalist Night
Time: Aug 27, 2024 07:00 PM Edmonton

Aug 27, 2024 07:00 PM
Sep 25, 2024 07:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/tJwqcumsqT0uGdTBKucCbf1x8wwrITmdaT6p/ics?icsToken=[REDACTED]
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/98750476430
Meeting ID: 987 5047 6430

Great Alberta Mushroom Foray - Cold Lake
2024-08-30 18:00 - 2024-09-02 13:00 | Alberta
(Ticket Sales are at the bottom of the page)
Great Alberta Mushroom Foray 2024
Cold Lake Alberta
August 30 to September 2, 2024

The 2024 Great Alberta Mushroom Foray (GAMF) will take place in the beautiful boreal forest in Cold Lake, Alberta. Areas of the boreal forest are protected in Cold Lake Provincial Park. Foraying for fungi for scientific purposes is allowed with a permit. The GAMF is taking place on the September long weekend, starting on Friday, August 30 and ending at noon on September 2, 2024.
A view of Kinosoo Beach on Cold Lake from the Water Treatment Plant, located in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada. By Wolfmum – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78832188

The Energy Centre at Cold Lake
The Energy Centre fieldhouse, sports room and main hallways will serve as our meeting place starting with a participant potluck, with refreshments provided by the AMS on Friday evening. Meet and mingle to meet the scientists and the foray leaders and other participants. Saturday and Sunday we will meet to set out on forays, dine together and listen to our speakers to learn more about identifying fungi and biochemical aspects of fungi. Our finale on Monday will be an exposition of both identified and yet to be identified macrofungi of the region. Meeting, dining, identifying, and listening to presentations all to happen at the Energy Centre.

Forays:
During the weekend there will be 12 forays offered which explore the region. Some of which will occur in the Cold Lake Provincial Park; others will take place in Natural or Grazing areas or on private land with permission. Each participant will have the opportunity to take part in four different forays.
Permitted forays (aka Forays requiring a permit) in the boreal forest of Cold Lake Provincial Park

Cold Lake Provincial Park By Chaplain143 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60390499

Accommodation:
The Cold Lake Provincial Campsite has been booked for tenters and campers at the affordable rate of $120 per camper and $60 per tent for the weekend. If this type of accommodation suits you, please choose this option when registering for GAMF. If you prefer a roof over your head, there are several affordable motels and hotels in Cold Lake such as the Cold Lake, Alberta Bed and Breakfast | Lakeshore Inn (lakeshore-inn.com), the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cold Lake, an IHG Hotel – ReservationDesk.com, and the Hotel Dene & Conference Centre – Guest Reservations . If this type of accommodation suits you, please make your own reservations.

Expert fungal identification and presentations by:
Paul Kroeger, Michael Schulz, Martin Osis, Kyle Canan and Roland Treu.

Paul Kroeger is an AMS favourite for his vast taxonomic and biochemical knowledge of fungi. His expertise lies in his understanding of the myriad of ways mushrooms can poison you and hence he will be sharing with you a summary of mushroom poisoning cases from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control/ Poison Control for 2023-2024. Yes, mushroom poisoning is very real.
Paul Kroeger has also established himself as an expert on psilocybin-containing mushrooms by tracking the ancient use of these mushrooms first named Teonanácatl, Nahuatl for divine mushrooms, to the present-day research of psilocybin-containing mushrooms for medical treatment. He fondly calls this his “talk on magic mushrooms.”
As well, Paul will be circulating throughout the day either at the Energy Centre or joining a foray leader on a foray assisting with identifying the hundreds of macrofungi we are likely to collect.

Michael Schulz was a long time Board Member, having served as Vice President in the recent past from 2018 to 2023 and earlier in other positions for about a decade in the early 2000s. For his service on the Board and to the Society, at the 2023 AGM, he was named as a Lifetime Member of the Alberta Mycological Society.
Over the years, Michael’s contribution to the Society has varied but at most Great Alberta Mushroom Forays, Michael can be found close to his reference library, his microscope and his reagents. Michael is a key identifier of our foraged finds at the GAMF. He looks at the fungal spore shapes and sizes and he tests their tissue with KOH, and Melzer’s Reagent. His work contributes to the microscopic identification of macrofungi. Most of the participants use the macroscopic morphology of the fungus for identification.
In addition to this work this year, Michael will share with us an update on his work that contributes to the study of 60,000+ species to be featured in the Wild Species 2025 Report for Canada. This past year Michael performed the 2025 update of conservation ranks for the macrofungi of Alberta and Saskatchewan. For this, he compiled over 34,000 records of 2332 species of larger fungi in Alberta, and 851 in Saskatchewan, including updating names and taxonomy. Mike will present some of the most interesting findings, such as “Your Hebolomas are Wrong”, “The Hyperdiversity of (Not-so) Boring Crusts”, “The Pain of Pine Mushrooms” and much more!
Pictured below is a very large cedar and a selfie of Mike:

Martin Osis is another mainstay at the Great Alberta Mushroom Forays annually as he was on the organizing committee of the very first GAMF in 2006 and he has either been the lead, on the committee, or a presenter/identifier at every subsequent GAMF. Where have we foraged Greatly in Alberta? Just ask Martin. Where will we forage Greatly in Alberta? Just ask Martin. Don’t know if you’ve collected something special in Alberta? Just ask Martin.
Martin has also had an equally long association with the AMS Board of Directors and with the Alberta Mycological Society. In 1987, he was one of the first 45 members of the AMS way back when it was called the Edmonton Mycological Club.
As this GAMF, Martin will be found in the fieldhouse verifying identifications of hundreds of macrofungi based on his prior experience and the morphological characteristics of the specimens. Additionally, he will be providing his annual Introduction to Mushroom Identification.
For more information on Martin Osis and his photographs see his website Martin On Mushrooms

Martin on Mushrooms in a beautiful stand of birch and Aspen.
Photograph by Melanie Fjoser.

Kyle Canan is an avid naturalist, mushroom enthusiast, and lover of trees. Kyle is most fascinated with mushrooms and their incredible properties; medicinal, psychoactive, edible, etc. He collects and documents all the mushrooms he observes, preserving them in his personal ‘fungarium’, a storage system for dried specimens. He has created his own at-home lab that includes microscopes and DNA extraction equipment for Sanger and Nanopore barcoding/sequencing. Kyle is the founder of Ohio Mushroom DNA Lab where he sequences mushrooms that are sent to him as his dedicated job to mycology. He does this to further mycology and help document the fungal diversity of Ohio and all of the world. He believes there are thousands of discoveries still to be made in this current generation of mycology. Kyle is the Darke County coordinator for the Old-Growth Forest Network and with that he spends his field days in old forests finding new and rare mushroom species.
Kyle will be organizing the AMS to sample the DNA of the specimens collected at this year’s GAMF and then later holding this talk: Mapping North America’s fungal diversity with high throughput DNA barcoding

Roland Treu, Doctor of Natural Sciences
University of Munich
Roland Treu is an Associate Professor of Biology at Athabasca University. He is a mycologist and has contributed significantly to the study of mycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizal fungi. His research has been focused on the functional responses of ectomycorrhizal fungal communities to long-term fertilization of lodgepole pine stands, decline of ectomycorrhizal fungi following a mountain pine beetle epidemic, and mycoremediation of hydrocarbons with basidiomycetes. He has also conducted research on the accumulation of minerals by Leccinum scabrum from two large, forested areas in Central Europe. Treu has published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been cited numerous times for his contributions to the field of mycology. Source: The Homeless Romantic
Listen to this podcast to learn more about Dr. Treu’s mycological contributions. Dr. Roland Treu | The Wonderful World of Fungi | #126 HR Podcast (youtube.com)
Roland Treu, Dr. rer. nat., will be speaking on Fungal Luminescence.

Hope to see you at the 2024 Great Alberta Mushroom Foray.
Karen Slevinsky
President, AMS

*Meals have been selected to accommodate GF, DF diets but please advise if there are any dietary restrictions that we need to be aware of?

Edmonton Weeknight Foray (cancelled)
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Edmonton River Valley
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Kananaskis Wilderness Wednesday Foray (No Conservation Pass payment required)
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Free Day (no parking fee) for Kananaskis Country.
Leaders: Christine Costello / Barb Shworak
Location: TBD but somewhere in Kananaskis PLUZ area. An email, with the meeting location, will be sent approximately 2-3 days prior, once we finalize the area for foraging. Please note this is a members only event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions/Unfavourable weather
Unforeseen Circumstances
Lack of Volunteers / Leaders

Become a Foray Host! ×

Private Land Foray near Tomahawk
2024-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
Leader(s): Martin Osis, Marie Carson
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Private Land near Tomahawk
Other details: Members-only event. Details regarding location will be emailed to members up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Devon Weeknight Foray (Cancelled)
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Alberta
Leaders: TBD
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Devon
Other details: Members-only event. Specific location details will be sent via email up to 1 week prior to the event.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Weald Weekend Foray - September 13-15, 2024
2024-09-13 17:00 - 2024-09-15 14:00 | Alberta
Weald Weekend Foray
September 13 – 15, 2024
Weald Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta
Our next weekend foray is on the beautiful banks of the Embarras River west of Edson in Weald Provincial Recreation Area.
Spots are limited! Reserve yours now…

September 13 – 15, 2024
$40 per unit for the weekend
Register now to guarantee your spot.

Exact location details and gate code will be sent to paid registered members.
Details:

Please restrict generator use to no earlier than 8 a.m., and not after 10 p.m.
Cooking up mushrooms for tasting is encouraged.
NO cost to come for the day.
Arrive no sooner than 4 PM Friday, September 13th – Departure by 2 pm Sunday, Sept. 15.
Cost is $40 per unit (tent, trailer, etc). Registration is required to help manage the space available.
First scheduled foray is Saturday morning at 10 AM, back for lunch then out again at 1 or 2 PM. Sunday is open.
Great evenings of socializing, getting to know other like-minded fungophiles, carrying on deep mycological conversations, taste testing, singing and whatnot dependant on libations.
There is a closed-in shelter on site, a few picnic tables, and outdoor toilets, but no power or water hookups.
Pump water on site but water is not certified potable.
Sketchy cell service in the valley.
Firewood is provided.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and there will be a plethora of tasty edibles
ie: Hedgehogs, yellow foots, gypsies, red tops, russulas, lobsters, if not at least great company. Bring an instrument if you play and the usual foray (wet weather) essentials.

Beaver Hills Mycoflora – Elk Island National Park
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
The Alberta Mycological Society, in partnership with the Friends of Elk Island Society, is planning to survey the Mycoflora of Elk Island National Park and the Beaver Hills.
Leader(s): Martin Osis
Date: September 14, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: register for details.
Other details: Members-only event.
Please register for the event through the Friends page on meetup.com
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Please be advised that all events listed on our website are subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Mushroom growth is heavily dependent on environmental conditions such as moisture levels and temperature. If conditions are not conducive to mushroom fruiting, events may be cancelled.

Unforeseen Circumstances
Despite our best efforts to plan and organize events, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate cancellation or postponement.

Lack of Volunteers
Our events rely on volunteers to lead forays, and if there is a shortage of volunteers, we may need to cancel or reschedule events. Become a Foray Host!

Final event details, including any changes or cancellations, will be communicated via email to all members approximately one week prior to the scheduled event. We highly recommend checking your email regularly for updates.

Calgary Region Foray
2024-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Alberta
Leaders: Christine Costello, Barb Shworak, Nadia Shiwdin
Date: Friday, September 20 2024
Time: 4PM – 6 PM
Mushroom Foray for members education and culinary needs as well as we are also picking for a representative display of wild mushrooms for the Beakerhead event at the Calgary Telus Spark Science Centre over the weekend.
Location: Location to be finalized but within a 1 hour drive of Calgary city. An email with details will be sent to all members on Thursday (2 days before).
Other Details: Paid members only event. No registration required – just come if interested.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
This event is subject to change or cancellation due to various factors, including but not limited to:

Unfavourable Moisture/Fruiting Conditions
Unforeseen Circumstances
Volunteer unavailability
