2024 AGM

Ital-Canadian Seniors Association Drop-In Centre 9111-110 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This year the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in person and with ZOOM on March 23, 2024 at the Ital-Canadian Seniors Association Drop-In Centre in central Edmonton.  AMS AGM Agenda 2024 New this year is a combined in-person and Zoom meeting to be

Free

2024 President’s Dinner

Ital-Canadian Seniors Association Drop-In Centre 9111-110 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Join Karen Slevinsky, President, in fine dining and excellent speeches on March 24, 2024. Dine on a mushroom-themed buffet, Italian-style.  Listen to Melanie Jones, Ph.D. speak on Ectomycorrhizal fungi and their many roles in forests – insights from 40 years of research. Activities at the President’s

$75.00

Edmonton Region Spring Foray / Post AGM

Leaders: Martin Osis Date:  March 24, 2024 Time: 10AM-NOON Location:  Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail parking lot, east of Sherwood Park. The foray should wind up by 12:00 noon with specimens and I-naturalist observation contributing to the Beaver hills Fungal Biodiversity Survey. Bring your I-phone camera, a sturdy knife or

Zoom Presentation: iNaturalist

ZOOM presentation by Hanna Davidson - iNaturalist How to Join AMS for a night of learning on April 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Become an expert at using iNaturalist, a citizen science platform, and learn how sharing photos of fungi can contribute to scientific research and discovery. We will walk you

Free

The Spore Social Event at The Artist Lounge in Calgary

The Artist Lounge 1840 20 Ave NW, Cagary, Alberta, Canada

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Come meet your fellow fungiphiles! This mushroom-themed foodie event is hosted by the AMS and is open to anyone (members and the general public) who are interested in discovering fungi and the taste of some featured choice mushrooms. Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

$50.00

Beaver Hills Mycoflora – Project Introduction via ZOOM

Join the Friends of Elk Island Society for an informal introduction to the Beaver Hills Mycoflora project. A three-year project to collect and catalogue fungal specimens found within Elk Island National Park and the Beaver Hills Biosphere. Registration is required. More information can be found at https://www.meetup.com/elkisland/

Free

Beaver Hills Mycoflora – Elk Island National Park

The Alberta Mycological Society, in partnership with the Friends of Elk Island Society, is planning to survey the Mycoflora of Elk Island National Park and the Beaver Hills. Leader(s): Martin Osis, Ryan Armishaw Date:  Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location:  Elk Island National

East of Edmonton Foray – Early Morels

Leader(s): Karen Slevinsky, Ryan Armishaw Date:  May 16, 2024 Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location:  East of Edmonton Other details: Members-only event. Details regarding location will be emailed to members up to 1 week prior.  Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.

Private Land Foray – Tofield Region

Leaders: Corey M, Ryan Armishaw Date:  May 18, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location:  Private Land East of Edmonton Other details: Members only event. Details regarding location will be emailed out to members up to 1 week prior.  Please read and familiarize yourself with the AMS Foray guidelines.