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.
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.
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.
Members Foray and Campout — May 16th and 17th 2009
Members Foray — Saturday February 7th, 2009
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only. Members can expect an email with the details on time and place a week before the event. The most likely edible species to be encountered in this winter foray are hedgehogs and winter chanterelles.
Members’ Foray — Saturday November 15th, 2008
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only. It’s likely we’ll head towards the Cascades.
Meet at the South Eugene High School by 8:45 for introductions and directions. We will leave at 9:00am sharp.
You can become a member on Saturday to join us!
Members’ Foray — Saturday October 18th, 2008
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only. We’ll be collecting some less ephemeral species for the Mt. Pisgah Mushroom Show and likely edibles as well!
Meet at the South Eugene High School by 8:45 for introductions and directions. We will leave at 9:00am sharp.
Members’ Foray — Sunday October 12th, 2008
Forays are limited to CMS members (and friends) only. Meet at the South Eugene High School by 8:45 for introductions and directions. We will leave at 9:00am sharp.
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Forays — General Information
Liability Waiver
Participants on all trips will be asked to sign a standard waiver form.
To save time, you can download the waiver now (click here), print, sign, and bring it on the foray.
You can also download a PDF copy of our edibility guidelines (click here).Equipment and Gear needed: *Always be prepared for wet conditions.*
*Most Important: A watch to keep track of the time.
*Rain gear, waterproof boots/shoes and a change of clothes and socks.
*Mushroom Basket, Pocket Knife, and/or soft brush for wiping mushrooms clean.
*Identification Books (optional, there will be identification on site),
*Lunch and some sweets or snacks that will give you energy to last through the day.
*A partner to survey with and help keep track of (can be assigned at foray).
Mushroom Picking Permits
You should always check with all the federal agencies on whose lands you may pick before the beginning of each mushroom season to find out what the latest regulations are. If you are not picking on federal lands, make sure that you have the correct type of permission from the landowner.
On CMS-sponsored forays we usually visit federal lands, and you may need a permit. Obtaining a FREE USE PERMIT from the Willamette National Forest office (downtown Eugene) or a Ranger District Office before the trip is strongly encouraged.(Click here for additional mushroom permit information)