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SUMMARY:Expo Speaker - Denis Manzer: Psychoactive Mushrooms:  Traditions Of Use & Modern Science
DESCRIPTION:Denis ManzerOwner of Forage Your FoodExpo Speaker:\nDenis Manzer: Psychoactive Mushrooms:  Traditions Of Use & Modern ScienceHave you heard of the “recent” surge in popularity of the Magic Mushroom?  \nCome explore the evidence of “Mind-Altering ” mushrooms being enjoyed (and treasured!) across the globe in this presentation ! \nWe will compare the “best practices” of past and present and learn valuable insights! \nAbout the Presenter : \nDenis Manzer has been teaching workshops on the healing properties of  Medicinal Mushrooms for over a decade at the Light Cellar Superfoods shop in Calgary. \nHe has recently been focused on local fungi (& plants)  and guides walks to identify them through his company Forage Your Food ! \n@denismanzer \n@forageyourfood
URL:https://www.albertamushrooms.ca/event/expo-speaker-denis-manzer/
LOCATION:Devon Community Centre\, 20 Haven Avenue\, Devon\, Alberta\, T9G 2B9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sundre Talk and Walk: Taylor Routledge "Introduction To Mushroom ID"
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: Introduction To Mushroom ID\n \nJoin Taylor Routledge for a fascinating talk on mushroom identification on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026 at the Sundre library. \nMushroom identification opens the door to safely enjoying the fascinating world of fungi. Accurate identification helps distinguish edible species from similar-looking ones\, reveals powerful medicinal mushrooms\, and deepens our understanding of their vital ecological roles as decomposers and symbiotic partners in nature. By learning key traits like spore prints\, gill structure\, and habitat\, foragers and enthusiasts can explore confidently and sustainably.\n\nPresentation at 12:00 PM\nForay to follow at 2:00 PM\n\nMeet at the Sundre library for both events. Come learn about local fungi and enjoy a hands-on foraging experience afterward!
URL:https://www.albertamushrooms.ca/event/taylor-routledge-introduction-to-mushroom-id-sundre-ab/
LOCATION:Sundre Library\, 2-96 Second Avenue NW\, Sundre\, Alberta\, T0M 1X0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Great Alberta Mushroom Foray 2026: David Arora
DESCRIPTION: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. \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\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\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: Poisonous Edible Mushrooms\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: Fungal Firefighters – the best decomposers of conifer wood\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\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: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! 🍄
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