Alberta Mycological Society

Red Deer Region - Spring Foray
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton)
Leader(s): Candice Cullum, Lori-Anne Leger
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: Red Deer Region
Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome on this foray; preferably leashed.
Other details: Members-only event. There are 5 Non-Member Day Passes available ($15). Details regarding location will be emailed 1 – 2 days prior.
Membership ID: You will need your membership ID for the sign in/out forms on the foray – here is how you can find yours!

Log into your AMS account.
In the top right – click “My Profile”.
Under the blue banner – click “Membership Cards”.
Take a screenshot or note your membership id on your card!

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.

Breton Foray - Spring Mushrooms - RSVP
2026-06-14 11:00 - 14:00
Leader(s): Lori-Anne Leger, Rosemarie O’Bertos
Date: June 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: West of Breton
Dogs: Are not welcome on this foray.
Other details: Space is limited on this foray. Please RSVP below. This is a Members-only event. Details regarding the location will be emailed up to 1 week prior.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Membership ID: You will need your membership ID for the sign in/out forms on the foray – here is how you can find yours!

Log into your AMS account.
In the top right – click “My Profile”.
Under the blue banner – click “Membership Cards”.
Take a screenshot or note your membership id on your card!

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.

2026 Summer Solstice Feast Weekend
2026-06-19 16:00 - 2026-06-21 14:00 | Bergen Community Hall Camping, 31547 Range Road 53C, Mountain View County, Alberta, T0M 1X0, Canada
2026 Summer Solstice Feast WeekendFriday, June 19th, from 4 pm to Sunday, June 21st @ 2 pm. The Bergen Community Hall

Camping:

There is plenty of space for camping without an electrical hookup – included in the ticket
There are 6 camping spots with electrical hookup (15 amp plugin) – $15/each

Food Will Include:

Friday – Hot Dogs and S’mores
Saturday – 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)
Sunday – The First ‘Offspring BBQ Brunch’

Note: We recommend you bring your own food and snacks for any additional meals (ie. breakfast).

Foray Schedule:

Friday afternoon – Daylight Hunt
Friday evening – Twilight Forage
Saturday AM – Morning Foray
Saturday PM – Afternoon Foray
Sunday AM – Morning Foray

Foray Areas:

Bergen Hall grounds – Grass and Trees
Rocky Mountains & Foothills (45 min drive to the mountains)
North/South Cowboy trail

A full proposed program will be posted closer to the event date.

NOTE:
Calgary to Bergen – 109 Km @ 1 hr. 24 mins
Edmonton to Bergen – 263 Km @ 2 hr. 50 mins
We 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

Wild Mushroom EXPO 2026
2026-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Devon Community Centre, 20 Haven Avenue, Devon, Alberta, T9G 2B9, Canada
Coming to you in 2026!
The 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!
Enjoy 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!
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 – 5:00 pm. One day only – hundreds of WILD mushrooms in one space. $10 Adults / under age 10 are free.
Speakers, 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
We 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.

Great Alberta Mushroom Foray 2026
2026-09-04 18:00 - 2026-09-07 12:00
EARLY BIRD Pricing in effect!
We’re currently offering tickets to the Great Alberta Mushroom Foray 2026 at 2025 prices. Register now to lock in these lower rates—prices will increase as the event approaches.
Ticket sales are at the bottom of the page.×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.

After 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.

Attendees 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.
Click here to renew your membership!This is a Members-Only Event
Speakers/Mycologists
David Arora
David 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

Tyson Ehlers
Tyson 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.
He 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.

Paul Kroeger
Paul 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.

Michael Schulz
Mike 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.

Martin Osis
Martin 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.

Where To Stay?
Accommodations are not included in your ticket price. We recommend booking your accommodations soon, as Sundre is a booming place. Most motels and hotels are already completely booked.

King’s Motel:
We’ve managed to secure 22 rooms at this motel. Anyone wishing to stay needs to call the motel and mention that they are with the Alberta Mycological Society.
Phone: (403) 638-2764
Here are the room options and prices:

Queen Room – 5 available – $85.50 / night
Queen w/ Kitchen – 2 available – $94.50 / night
Two Double Room – 12 available – $94.50 / night
Two Double Room w/ Kitchen – $103.50 / night

(Room rates are subject to an additional 5% GST and 6% Tourism Levy)

Cabins
We’re working on securing approximately 20 rustic cabins. Prices and options will appear here when finalized.

Visit the Town of Sundre website for more information on local hotels and campgrounds.

Refund Policy

Refunds are available for ticket cancellations requested on or before August 15, 2026. A $25 administration fee will be deducted from all approved refunds.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after August 15, 2026.
Refund requests must be submitted by email to contactus@albertamushrooms.ca.
Refunds will be processed within 10 business days to the original payment method.

Exceptions:
We 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.

Volunteer Options

At GAMF, every attendee is required to volunteer — it’s how we keep the event affordable, community-driven, and truly special for everyone!
By 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.
Choose your volunteer role(s) today (super easy steps):

Use Google Form below
No Google sign-in needed — just enter your email, name, and the duties you’re interested in.
Click SUBMIT

After 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.

Note: Volunteering does not grant you free access to GAMF. All attendees must pay for a ticket. Thank you for your understanding.

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Weald Camping Weekend 2026
2026-09-11 17:00 - 2026-09-13 14:00
Weald Weekend Foray
September 11 – 13, 2026
Weald Provincial Recreation Area
Join us for a relaxed and fun weekend of mushroom foraging on the beautiful banks of the Embarras River, just west of Edson!
Spots are limited — register early to secure your site.

Event Details

Dates: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
Cost: $40 per unit (tent, trailer, RV, etc.) for the entire weekend
Arrival: No earlier than 4:00 PM Friday
Departure: No later than 2:00 PM Sunday

Exact location details and gate code will be sent to all paid registrants.

Schedule

Saturday: Guided foray departs at 10:00 AM, back for lunch, then out again around 1:00–2:00 PM.
Sunday: Open day — forage on your own or relax at camp.

Cooking and tasting the mushrooms you find is highly encouraged!

Generator Policy
Generators are permitted only between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Facilities & Notes

Closed-in shelter and several picnic tables
Outdoor toilets on site
No power or water hookups
Hand-pump water available (not certified potable — bring your own drinking water)
Cell service is unreliable in the valley
Firewood is provided

Evenings
Great socializing, mycological conversations, taste-testing, storytelling, singing, and good times around the fire (libations often involved).

What to Expect
Hopefully, 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!

What to Bring

Foraging basket & knife
Field guide
Rain gear & boots
Headlamp
Musical instrument (if you play!)
Your own food and cooking equipment.

We look forward to another fantastic weekend with fellow fungophiles in the woods! 🍄
