CMS Welcomes Author and Mycologist David Arora
Talk
On Friday October 30th the Cascade Mycological Society is bringing you a talk by David Arora. David Arora is the author of two very well known mushroom field guides, Mushrooms Demystified and All That the Rain Promises and More…
In addition to authoring field guides, he has contributed to research in taxonomy and ethnomycology, describing new mushroom species and writing about the role of mushroom hunting in the economic development of rural communities. We’re very excited by this opportunity to meet the man behind field guides we all use and love.
Friday, October 30th 2009 7:00pm
LCC Forum Building (BLDG 17) Room 308
$5-$10 sliding scale donation requested
Foray
David Arora will also hold a foray and mushroom tasting event on Saturday October 31st. The cost will be $80.00. If interested in more information contact Joe Spivak at 729-1248.
UPDATE: Today’s interview with Arora is now available.
2009 Mushroom Festival at Mt. Pisgah
The Mushroom Festival, co-sponsored by the Cascade Mycological Society, is held on Sunday October 25th 2008 from 10am to 5pm, and features a broad range of fungi collected throughout western Oregon. Experts are on hand during the show to help with mushroom identification. The Mushroom Festival also includes hayrides, cider pressing demonstrations, wine tasting, and a scarecrow contest.
Suggested donation:
$5/person or $10/family. MPA members free!
Visit the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum website for more details.
Two Upcoming Forays - Coast and Cascades
** Pre-Festival Forays **
Two forays are planned in the days leading up to the Mt. Pisgah Mushroom Festival. The main goal of these will be to find specimens for display at the festival, though some edibles are likely to be discovered along the way.
The first foray will take place on the coast near Florence on Thursday, October 22nd. Anna Moore will be leading this foray and the meeting place will be in Honeyman St. Park at the East Woahink boat ramp/picnic area off of Canary Rd. at 10:00 AM. In the Siuslaw National Forest no permit is required for small quantities of mushroom collection, up to 1 gallon per person per day. Additional information on permits may be found on the Siuslaw National Forest website.
Sulfur Tuft
The second foray will take place on Friday, October 23rd in the Cascades up Hwy. 58, probably around the Waldo Lake area, but this may change depending on weather conditions. Chris Melloti and Joe Spivak will be leading this foray. To attend, meet at the parking lot at the Springfield Depot at “A” St. and South 2nd at 9:00 AM. This will be in the Willamette National Forest. For personal collection, a free permit is required and is available at Willamette ranger stations one of which is in Springfield. A commercial permit will be provided by the CMS for specimen collection. More information on permits is available on the Willamette NFS website.
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only.
Yachats Mushroom Festival - October 16-18, 2009
The Yachats Mushroom Festival will take place the weekend of Oct. 16-18, 2009. The CMS will have a presence at this festival as it does every year. Activities include a display, walks, talks, food, entertainment and more. For a list of events and schedules look at the festival website.
Oregon Mycological Society Fall Foray
The Oregon Mycological Society is having their Fall Foray Oct. 30th-Nov. 1 at Camp McGruder on the Oregon coast. This is near Rockaway, Oregon.
The cost is $95 for the weekend if you are a member and a little more if you are not. For more information see www.wildmushrooms.org.
They provide comfortable lodging, excellent food, opportunity to gather, identify, photograph, and learn about edible and non-edible mushrooms. A guest mycologist is part of their day-time gathering and evening programs.
General Meeting — Thursday October 8th, 2009
So many species!
NOTE: The topic has been changed for this month as Dr. Jim Trappe has rescheduled his talk for January’s general meeting.
This month will feature an identi-fest, please bring in your fungal specimens to share with the group as we work as a team to expand our knowledge of taxonomy. We’ll have local experts on hand to help you figure out what to call that weird thing growing out of your backyard (or maybe your carpet?!). You’ll also sound more sophisticated at upcoming social events when the latin for mushrooms rolls off your tongue ;). So join in the fun, we’ll have identification guides on hand, but feel free to bring your own if you like. We’ll also have access to microscopes in case we get something tough to differentiate.
Meet at 7:00 pm, room 115, Science Building (Building 16) at Lane Community College in Eugene.
First Fall Mushroom Foray — Saturday September 26th, 2009
It’s that time of year again when the days get shorter, the rain starts to relieve the dry summer months and our diverse array of mushrooms begin to appear throughout the state. The first CMS group foray will take place on Saturday, September 26th.
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only. You can become a member on Saturday to join us! We plan on visiting the Siuslaw National Forest near Florence, dependent on weather over the next couple weeks. In the Siuslaw National Forest no permit is required for small quantities of mushroom collection, up to 1 gallon per person per day. Additional information on permits may be found on the Siuslaw National Forest website.
Meet at the South Eugene High School by 8:45 for introductions and directions. We will leave at 9:00am sharp.
Mushroom Classes at the Siskiyou Field Institute
The SFI is offering three mushroom related classes this fall. Read more…
General Meeting — Thursday September 10th, 2009
Tonight join us for an introductory mushroom talk by Chris Melotti. Meet at 7:00 pm, room 115, Science Building (Building 16) at Lane Community College in Eugene.
General Meeting — Thursday June 11th, 2009
Join us for our annual business meeting. This year it takes place on June 11th, 2009 at 7:00pm under the White Oak Pavilion of the Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Business includes electing the new board of the Cascade Mycological Society, socializing, brainstorming and pizza.