Alberta Mycological Society

CANCELLED: Alberta Mycological Society EXPO
2020-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)
All Forays have been cancelled for the time being due to COVID-19.

Leader(s): TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Other Details: TBD
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Calgary Region Foray
2020-08-09 10:00 - 12:00
Foray Coordinator will email details to registered members.

Leader(s): Christine Costello and Barb Shworak
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2020
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Calgary Region (Water Valley area)
Other Details: Registration required. Numbers are limited due to COVID19.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Cancelled - EXPO Foray
2020-08-08 10:00 - 15:00
Cancelled due to EXPO cancellation by University of Alberta Botanical Garden.

Leader(s): N/A
Date: August 8, 2020 (Cancelled)
Time: N/A
Location: N/A
Other Details: N/A

Red Deer Region Foray - Rescheduled to Aug 7 (previously Aug 5)
2020-08-07 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a foray in the Red Deer Region Alberta! Details will be sent via email to all current members.

Leader(s): Candice Cullum
Date: August 7, 2020
Time: 7 PM- 9 PM
Location: TBD
Other Details: TBD
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Calgary Region Foray
2020-07-30 10:30 - 12:30
Foray Coordinator will email details to registered members.

Leader(s): Christine Costello and Barb Shworak
Date: July 30, 2020
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 om
Location: Calgary Region (West of city limits)
Other Details: Registration required. Numbers are limited due to COVID19.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Calgary Region Foray
2020-07-19 10:00 - 12:30
Foray Coordinator will email details to all paid members.

Leader(s): Christine Costello and Barb Shworak
Date: July 19, 2020
Time: 10 am – 12:30 om
Location: Calgary Region (West of city limits)
Other Details: Registration required. Numbers are limited due to COVID19.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Red Deer Region Foray
2020-07-15 19:00 - 21:00
We are headed about 15 minutes east of Red Deer. It’s an area known for its Leccinum and Amanita muscaria var. guessowii and other exciting fungi seem to randomly pop up here in wet years and we know it’s been one of those! The road in is gravel and can be rather tricky if we get a dump of rain beforehand. As usual you can expect a fairly thick underbrush containing both roses and gooseberry. Long pants and sleeves are advised. Mosquitos are as usual banding together to be as voracious as possible, handle that fight as you will.

Leader(s): Candice Cullum (Red Deer Region Regional Coordinator)
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Location: Please email Candice Cullum at Aubreywink@yahoo.com if you’d like to attend. The location will be emailed back as confirmation.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

CANCELLED: Grande Cache Region Foray
2020-07-11 14:00 - 16:00

CANCELLED: Kerry Wood Nature Centre & Historic Fort Normandeau Foray
2020-06-28 14:00 - 16:00

Online Workshop - Growing Edible Mushrooms in Your Home
2020-06-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-06-14 13:00 - 16:00
Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo
A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your home. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, and information on the equipment and techniques to create the right conditions to grow mushrooms.
Delivered online via Zoom due to: AHS COVID-19 recommendations.
AMS members get a 10% discount until June 26, 2020 if they use the following coupon code at the checkout: AMSCourse2020
Happy Growing!

Mushroom Sex Talk
2020-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Details in Event Description, Canada
Join us for an intresting talk about fungi reproduction!

Leader(s): Michael Schulz
Date: June 26, 2020
Time: 18:30 – 20:30 hr.
Location: ZOOM
Other Details:
The Secret, Strange Sex Lives of Fungi

Have you ever wondered how mushrooms do the dirty deed? There’s a lot more to fungal reproduction than you might think, and the deeper you go, the weirder it gets. Join us as we delve into the deep, dark world of sex and reproduction in the world of mushrooms. Michael Schulz will lead us through this fungal fantasyland on Zoom, starting at 6:30 on June 26, 2020.

Zoom meeting info:

Topic: The Secret, Strange Sex Lives of Fungi
Time: Jun 26, 2020 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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CANCELLED - Summer Solstice Foray
2020-06-21 14:00 - 16:30

Red Deer Region Foray
2020-06-20 11:00 - 13:00
Foray coordinated by Candice Cullum. Information will be sent to all paid members via email.

Leader(s): Candice Cullum
Date: June 20, 2020
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Red Deer Region
Other Details: TBD
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Calgary Region Foray
2020-06-20 10:00 - 13:00
Foray Coordinator Christine Costello will email details to all paid members.

Leader(s): Christine Costello and Barb Shworak
Date: June 20, 2020
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Calgary Region (NW of city limits)
Other Details: TBD
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

CANCELLED: Late Morel Foray
2020-06-06 14:00 - 16:00

CANCELLED: Early Morel Foray
2020-05-30 14:00 - 16:00

Online Workshop - Growing Edible Mushrooms in Your Backyard
2020-05-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-09 13:00 - 16:00
Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo
A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.
Delivered online via Zoom due to: AHS COVID-19 recommendations.
AMS members get a 10% discount until June 26, 2020 if they use the following coupon code at the checkout: AMSCourse2020
Happy Growing!

Spring Mushrooms Zoom Presentation & Discussion - Morels and False Morels 101
2020-05-07 19:00 - 20:00
Due to popular request, the following has been rescheduled to Thursday from Wednesday
SPRING MUSHROOMS
ZOOM PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION

Due to COVID19 restrictions and until we can foray in groups again, please join us for an online ZOOM presentation.
The focus of the presentation will be on
‘Morels and False Morels 101’
especially geared to those still learning.
Q & A will be welcomed after the presentation as well as stories and suggestions from experienced and knowledgeable members.

When: Thursday, May 7
7:00-7:30 PM Presentation
7:30 – 8:00 PM Q&A and discussion
Who: Presenter is Christine Costello (AMS membership coordinator)

ZOOM Meeting ID 332 055 5884
PSWD Z128Mams33
This ZOOM Code is intended for AMS paid members only.
Please do not share on Facebook or with non members.

Happy Foraging!

Spring Morel Mushrooms via ZOOM - Presentation and Discussion - Code and Password will be mailed out to all paid AMS members
2020-05-07 19:00 - 20:00
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CANCELLED: Winter Polypore Foray
2020-03-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a foray in the Edmonton, Alberta!

Leader(s): TBD
Date: March 22, 2020
Time: TBD
Location: TBD – Edmonton River Valley
Other Details: TBD
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

CANCELLED: 2020 AMS President's Dinner
2020-03-21 17:30 - 22:00 | Shady Nook Hall, 28348 Township Rd 380, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4E 2G2, Canada
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
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Please purchase tickets by March 18, 2020.

CANCELLED - 2020 AMS Annual General Meeting
2020-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Shady Nook Hall, 28348 Township Rd 380, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4E 2G2, Canada
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

CANCELLED: Calgary Area Speaker Event - Alberta Fungi - The Untapped Natural Resource
2020-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5T3, Canada

January Board Member Retreat
2020-01-17 08:00 - 2020-01-19 17:00
Every year, AMS Board Members get together for a retreat to discuss upcoming forays schedule, organization function, and other key aspects of the society. We all love the outdoors and this provides board members an opportunity to head outside of city limits and discuss all things fungi and how we can keep providing members with what they’re looking for. If you’re interested in becoming a board member, please contact our Karen Slevinsky, AMS President (kjslevinsky@hotmail.com). Board Member nominations are brought forward every Annual General Meeting in March.

Metro Cinema Presents: Dosed
2019-12-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G1E9, Canada
The Alberta Mycological Society is pleased to promote Metro Cinema’s screening of Dosed followed by a Q&A session.
Please note: The AMS does not condone or promote the use of magic mushrooms and psychedelics and has always advised members and those interested in mushrooms to exhibit extreme caution when handling mushrooms of any kind. Psilocybins and psylocins are controlled substances in Canada and unless authorized for clinical trial or research purposes, are prohibited. To understand more, please visit the Government of Canada’s website here.
“Quoted as being “one of the most important documentaries of our time,” Dosed is an inspiring and potentially life-saving story. After many years of prescription medications failed her, a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga.” More information about the screening time and ticket prices can be found here.
Information for the screening is as follows:
Date: Saturday December 14, 2019
Time: 3:20pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.

Introductory Series Workshop: Growing edible mushrooms in your home by Fungi Akuafo
2019-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Crowfoot Library, 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 5T3
Those who are interested in growing edible mushrooms are encouraged to check out the workshop series in Calgary hosted by Fungi Akuafo!
The event is open to the public and cost is $50. Don’t miss your chance to learn about fungi ecology, how to choose species, and information on growing tools and techniques!
Link for tickets and additional information can be found on the side panel, or here.

Metro Cinema Presents: Fantastic Fungi - Screening 5
2019-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G1E9, Canada
We are thrilled to be part of Metro Cinema’s screening of Fantastic Fungi: A film by Louie Schwartzberg! This is the second screening of the film and part of Metro Cinema’s Welcome Wednesdays series.
“Fantastic Fungi is a revelatory time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.” More information about the screening times and ticket prices can be found here.
The Alberta Mycological Society will be present and selling memberships and speaking a little bit about the society. AMS members will receive a $2 discount; movie tickets for AMS members to be purchased at the venue!
Information for the screening is as follows:
Date: Wednesday November 20, 2019
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.

Metro Cinema Presents: Fantastic Fungi - Screening 4
2019-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G1E9, Canada
We are thrilled to be part of Metro Cinema’s screening of Fantastic Fungi: A film by Louie Schwartzberg!
“Fantastic Fungi is a revelatory time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.” More information about the screening times and ticket prices can be found here.
The Alberta Mycological Society will be present and selling memberships and speaking a little bit about the society. AMS members will receive a $2 discount; movie tickets for AMS members to be purchased at the venue!
Information for the screening is as follows:
Date: Tuesday November 19, 2019
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.
