Alberta Mycological Society

Online Workshop - Growing Edible Mushrooms in Your Backyard
2020-05-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)
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
Parking

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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, 2019-10-20 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.

Metro Cinema Presents: Fantastic Fungi - Screening 3
2019-11-18 21:30 - 23:00 | 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: Monday November 18, 2019
Time: 9:30pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.

Metro Cinema Presents: Fantastic Fungi - Screening 2
2019-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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: Sunday November 17, 2019
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.

Metro Cinema Presents: Fantastic Fungi - Screening 1
2019-11-16 15:30 - 17:30 | 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: Saturday November 16, 2019
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Metro Cinema Edmonton (please see side panel for map and address)
Film Trailer can be found here.

Calgary Area Fall Meeting
2019-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Nose Hill Library, 1530 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 0G6, Canada
Join us for a Fall Meeting in Calgary!
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Nose Hill Library
1530 Northmount Dr. NW
Calgary, AB T2L 0G8
Meeting Agenda:
1. Mushroom Study – Topic will be Honey Mushrooms, how to ID them with a short video presentation
2. Summary of 2019 forays and activities
3. Tentative Events for 2020 Season
–> Mushroom Dinner
–>Speaker Series
–> Bear Smart
–> Foray Schedule
Note: Members may bring short stories, ideas for future events, plants for the agenda, AND any photos they may have for a slide show. Photos may be emailed to gold@wsr.com
If you have any questions, please contact Christine at membership@wildmushrooms.ws

16 Edible Mushrooms in Alberta & How to ID Them
2019-09-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Dom Polski – Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 15 St. NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7L8, Canada
This is a FREE event and is first come, first seated. Please invite any who are interested. Doors open at 7:00pm.
The Young Polish-Canadian Professional Association together with the Alberta Mycological Society are excited to invite you to this presentation about edible mushrooms that you can find here in Alberta. Have you always wanted to go mushroom picking here at home, but never knew where to go or what you can pick? Our presenters will share with you their knowledge and experience.
Christine Costello (Speaker 1)
Christine joined the Alberta Mycological Society in 2013. She presently sits on the board and is the membership coordinator. In the six years she has been a member, she has foraged for wild mushrooms and learned quite a bit about their culinary uses. She still has much to learn, but enjoys sharing her knowledge.
Barb Shworak (Speaker 2)
Barb joined the Alberta Mycological Society in 2013. She was a member of the board for two years as webmaster. She comes from a family that has foraged for wild mushrooms since childhood. She is very enthusiastic about the world of fungi and also enjoys sharing her interest and knowledge.
A warm thank you to Polish-Canadian Association and the Polish Canadian Cultural Centre (Dom Polski) for sponsoring and hosting us.

GAMF in Weald Provincial Recreation Area and Robb Area Foray! Reservation Req'd!
2019-09-13 20:00 - 2019-09-15 17:00
Registration for the 2019 Great Alberta Mushroom Foray is open!
An amazing weekend of mushrooming with eminent mycologists and local experts is planned for September 13, 14, and 15, 2019, at Weald Provincial Recreation Area and Robb, Alberta. Join Michael Schulz, mycologist, ecologist and resident microscopist from Portage College; and Martin Osis, former and long time President of the Alberta Mycological Society as we locate, pick, and identify fungi in the Coal Branch. A citizen science approach will be used for collecting, sorting, identifying and recording our fungal finds.

Leaders: Karen Slevinsky and Robert Simpson
Dates: Friday, September 13 – Sunday, September 15, 2019
Cost: Registration Cost for the Great Alberta Mushroom Foray – $10 per member
Camping at Weald Provincial Recreation Area $30 per unit per night. Please reserve your spot by pre-paying. We can only accommodate 20 units (motorhome, trailer, or tent)
Camping Ticket options: Friday night ($30/unit); Saturday night ($30/unit) * see site description below.
If you would like to stay at the Coal Branch Hotel the cost is $40-$85 per night; a limited number of rooms and types have been set aside for the AMS. Please contact kjslevinsky@hotmail.com to make a reservation.
If you are staying elsewhere and coming for the day, you will still need to purchase a GAMF Registration Ticket for $10.
Location: Weald Provincial Recreation Area campground. Please visit the map for location details.
Directions: Take Hwy 16 through Edson; 5 km west of town take HWY 47 south for approximately 35 km to Weald Provincial Recreation Area campground (on the left side of the highway).
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 13, 2019
Arrival at Weald Provincial Recreation Area or Coal Branch Hotel on your schedule
Meet at 8:00 pm. Informal gathering at the Weald Provincial Recreation Area campsite
Saturday, September 14, 2019
8:30 a.m. Meet at the Robb Community Hall (RCH) for introductions, orientation and procurement of materials necessary for collecting.
9:30 a.m. Leave for the morning forays (two specially chosen sites) from the RCH
11:30 a.m. return with specimens to the RCH – sort, categorize and begin identification
12:00 noon HOSTED hot lunch provided by the Coal Branch Hotel
1:30 p.m. Leave for the afternoon forays (two specially chosen sites) from the RCH
4:00 p.m. return with specimens – sort, categorize and continue identification
6:00 p.m. Pot Luck Dinner at the RCH
7:00 p.m. Evening Speaker: Gulnara Tagirdzhanova “Hidden symbionts in lichens”
8:00 p.m. Identification to continue
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Agreed upon start time and meeting place – Foraging for edible mushrooms in the vicinity of Robb/Weald with knowledgeable leaders
12:00 noon Meet at the RCH – Discussion and ID session at the display tables
Qs&As
1:30 p.m. Clean up
Please Note: There is no electrical service in the campground. The site includes a kitchen shelter with a big fire place. The kitchen shelter has about 8 picnic tables in it. There is a pump for non-potable water, therefore plan accordingly. There are 2 outhouses on site and picnic tables and fire pits are scattered throughout the site for the use of campers. There will be a supply of firewood. Campers should bring everything needed to be self-sufficient.
People who wish to camp can arrive the evening before. We have the group campground reserved from 4 pm Friday evening until about noon on the Sunday. Those not wishing to camp may make alternate arrangements to stay overnight in Edson (approximately 40 km away).

Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!We would like to thank the Alberta Conservation Association for their financial support for this project.

Special Meeting to Consider a Special Resolution
2019-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Tempo School, 5603-148 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 4T7, Canada
TAKE NOTICE THAT the following Special Resolution will be presented for consideration at a Special Meeting of the members of the Society to be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 6:30 p. m. at Tempo School located in Old Riverbend:
That the current Bylaws of the Society be amended as indicated in the document of the proposed amended Bylaws (link at the bottom).
Please note that most of the proposed amendments are required in order to accommodate the change in our membership year from a calendar year to a rolling year. In other words, your membership will henceforth last for a year from the time you pay your dues.
We are also adding a category of membership, namely “Spouses and significant others of Honorary Life members”. (Article 2.1 (f)). The Board has decided to set a fee of $10.00 for this category of membership and will seek approval of the membership for this fee at the meeting.
Finally, the proposed amendment to Article 7.2 is required to correct a mistake in the number of the Article dealing with Special Resolutions referenced in Article 7.2.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, a short neighborhood foray to the John Janzen Nature Centre will be held.

Perryvale Foray! RSVP Required
2019-09-06 19:00 - 2019-09-08 17:30
Join us for a multi-day foray in Perryvale Alberta!

Leader(s): Robert Simpson
Date: Friday, September 6th – Sunday, September 8th
Time: Saturday Sept. 7: morning foray starting at 10:30 a.m. afternoon foray starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8: morning foray starting at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at the Perryvale Community Hall – Gd, Main St, Perryvale, AB T0G 1T0
Other Details: Perryvale is located about 35 kms. south of Athabasca to the east of Highway 2 north. Drive north on Hwy. 2 from Edmonton for about 1 hour. Turn right onto Township Road 633A Turn right onto Range Rd. 232B Perryvale will be on your left a short distance from the last turn. 40 campsites are available free of charge in the Perryvale Campground. If all those sites are taken, Bruno Wiskel and his partner Susan Galloway will have room on their nearby land for campers. There is a trout pond nearby and campers will have access to the washroom facilities in Perryvale Hall if they so wish. Bruno is hosting a group of some 30 square dancers that same week-end and we are welcome to participate in the dancing and in a barbecue being held on the Saturday evening, starting at 6 p.m., at a cost of $10.00 each. Phone number for Rob Simpson: 780-493-1870 or Bruno Wiskel: 780-689-2944.
Please RSVP so we know how many campers to anticipate!
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Water Valley Foray NW of the City of Calgary
2019-09-01 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a foray in Water Valley!

Leader(s): Christine Costello
Date: Sunday, September 1st
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: Meeting at Water Valley Community Hall Parking lot.
Other Details: Your foray leader for this event is Christine Costello, available at ccostello53@gmail.com. We’re hoping for some late summer to early fall mushrooms. We have permission to foray on leased land, a short drive from the Community Center. This wooded area is dense; wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring bug spray. Please visit the map for a detailed location.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Foray in your Neighborhood!
2019-08-29 18:45 - 20:45
Join us for a foray in Edmonton, AB!

Leader(s): Elizabeth Lakeman and Karen Slevinsky
Date: Thursday, August 29th
Time: 6:45PM – 8:45PM
Location: MacTaggart Sanctuary Trail
Mactaggart Sanctuary Trail Parking lot. Access from 23rd Ave NW going East on 23 Ave only. The parking lot is West of 119 St. and East of Rabbit Hill Road.
Other Details: Your foray leaders for this event are Elizabeth Lakeman and Karen Slevinsky, available at elizabethlakeman0@gmail.com. Please visit the map for a detailed location. We will meet in the parking lot and walk to the foray site. This site can have some muddy, rugged spots. Please come a little early to register as we would like to leave on the foray at 6:45 pm. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Bragg Creek Area Foray!
2019-08-24 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a foray in Bragg Creek!

Leader(s): Christine Costello
Date: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: West Bragg Creek Day Use Park
In Bragg Creek, head west on Balsam Ave, past the mall with Bragg Creek Foods and over the Elbow River bridge. Turn left at the T-intersection onto Centre Ave. Continue down Centre Ave for 9.3 km to the West Bragg Creek Day Use Area. Park in the NE corner of the lot, Area F. Hoping for some mushrooms…or at least a pleasant walk in these lovely woods!
Other Details: Your foray leader for this event is Christine Costello, available at ccostello53@gmail.com. Please visit the map for a detailed location. Please dress appropriately and bring bug spray.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Foray in your neighborhood!
2019-08-19 18:45 - 20:45
Join us for a foray in Whitemud Creek Ravine!

Leader(s): Elizabeth Lakeman, Karen Slevinsky
Date: Monday, August 19th
Time:: 6:45 – 8:45 PM
Location: Whitemud Creek Ravine South (south of Rainbow Valley Ski area)
We will meet in the parking lot accessed from Rainbow Valley Road, West off of 119 St. NW and just South of Whitemud Drive NW – south side of Rainbow Valley Road (it’s the parking lot BEFORE you get go under the bridge to get to the Ski Club parking lot). Please come a little early to register.
Other Details: Your foray leaders for this event are Elizabeth Lakeman, co-hosted with Karen Slevinsky, available at elizabethlakeman0@gmail.com. Please visit the map for a detailed location. Long pants and shirts are advisable – also bug spray!
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Red Deer Region Foray!
2019-08-14 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a foray in the Red Deer Region!

Leader(s): Candice Cullum
Date: Wednesday, August 14th
Time:: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Pine Lake – Alberta Conservation Area Site – Meet at Ghost Pine General Store
36448 Highway 816 NE, Pine Lake, AB T0M 1S0, Canada
Other Details: Your foray leader for this event is Candice Cullum, available at aubreywink@yahoo.com or by phone at 1 403-886-4429. Please visit the map for a detailed location. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring bug spray!
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

City of Champignons - Mushroom Expo
2019-08-11 10:00 - 16:00 | U of A Botanic Gardens
City of Champignons – Mushroom Exposition
University of Alberta Botanic Garden – Pine Pavilion
August 11, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Featuring:

Fresh wild mushrooms with various habitat features
Poisonous mushroom display
Choice & common edibles
Mushroom display
Field guides and mushroom cookbook displays

On Sale:

Food at Wild Mushroom Cafe with chef Sonny Sung
Recommended mushroom field guides
Alberta mushroom posters
Memberships & T-shirts

Schedule:

11 AM: Christine Costello – 15 Edible Wild Mushrooms for Beginners – How to ID Safely
12 PM: AMS-led Foray
1 PM: Carleton Gruger— Saving Agriculture Through Fungi!
2 PM: AMS-Led Foray
3 PM: Joelle Chille Cale—Mushroom Identification

Pre-Expo Van der Shoot Foray!
2019-08-10 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a Pre-Expo Foray near Breton, Alberta!

Leader(s): Bill Richards
Date: Saturday, September 10th
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Van Der Schoot wood lot Near Breton. We will meet at the van der Schoot property which is approximately 11 km west of Breton (see google map link).
Other Details:We need 4 to 6 able bodied persons to assist is moss and mushroom collection at the Pieter van der Schoot wood lot. The participants will gathering specimens for the Mushroom Exposition we are hosting at the University of Alberta Botanical Gardens on August 11. The specimens will drop off at the Gardens at about 6 p.m. on the afternoon of this foray. Please confirm your attendance by contacting Bill at bill.richards@shaw.ca.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!

Pre-Expo Ashland Dam Foray!
2019-08-10 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a foray near Ashland Dam!

Leader(s): Robert Simpson
Date: Saturday, August 10th
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ashland Dam recreational area
Other Details: Your foray leader for this event is Robert Simpson, available at rsimpson@dursim.com. Directions to be provided later. This foray is for the purpose of gathering specimens for the Mushroom Exposition we are hosting at the University of Alberta Botanical Gardens on August 11. We will drop off our specimens at the Gardens at about 5 p.m. on the afternoon of this foray.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.
Happy Foraging!
