2019 Annual General Meeting – Lunch
University of Alberta Faculty Club 1435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB, CanadaEnjoy a buffet soup and salad selection prepared by the University of Alberta Faculty Club! Selection includes: Fresh Buns Cream of Mushroom Soup (GF, Vegetarian) Chicken Rice Soup (Gluten Free, Dairy Free) Coleslaw (Contains gluten) Mixed Greens Salad (Gluten Free, Dairy Free) Caesar Salad Location: Saskatchewan Room Parking
President’s Dinner
University of Alberta Faculty Club 1435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB, CanadaEnjoy a buffet dinner prepared by the University of Alberta Faculty Club in the Saskatchewan Room and hear a talk by Dr. Richard Summerbell on "A Fungus that Thrives on Whiskey, Rum and Cognac in the Air". Buffet includes the following: Wild Mushroom Chicken (GF) Porcini Mushroom Pasta (Vegetarian)
AMS Speaker Series: Dr. Toby Spribille
Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) 8310 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDr. Toby Spribille will discuss his groundbreaking work with lichens in a presentation titled "Definitely not IKEA: the search for the missing lichen symbiosis assembly instructions." This is a public event; first come, first seated with a capacity of 40!
Common and Unique Mushrooms of the Hinton Area
Hinton Municipal Library 803 Switzer Dr., Hinton, Alberta, Canada"Mushroom Man" Martin Osis will give a presentation on mushrooms local to the Hinton area. This is a free, public event and is first come first seated!
Foray Etiquette and Edible Mushrooms
Crowfoot Library 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Foray Etiquette portion of this event will feature an overview of guidelines and rules for AMS members when foraying for mushrooms. This will be followed by the Edible Mushrooms portions of the event; a presentation for beginners on some of the more common edible mushrooms in Alberta.
AMS Speaker Series: Joelle Chille Cale
Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) 8310 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaPlease join AMS Director Joelle Chille Cale as she presents: Mushroom Identification 101: An Overview for New and Experienced Hunters This is a free public event, no registration is required but space is capped at 40 people. Please arrive early to snag your spot!
Water Valley Morel Foray
Please join us as we kick off spring with a morel foray! T-shirts and books will be for sale as well. You are free to bring your own lunch. The foray may be extended to another location if appropriate. Address: Water Valley Salloon 5210 Main St., Highway 579 Water
Morel Foray at Ministik Lake
With the rain forecast this week things could be looking up for some delicious fungi in great morel terrain. Address: Ministik School 21246 AB-14 Sherwood Park, AB T8G 1G1 Please meet at the Ministik school by 10 AM and head out on the foray by 10:20 AM The school
Drayton Valley Region – Foraging for Morels
Please join us for a farm foray as we hunt for some morels. Please ensure you assemble prior to 10am as the foray will leave at 1015am sharp. Location: Woodlot Farm/Reserve Directions: Approximately 104 km from Edmonton travelling south on QE2, then west on 39, the south. At Alsike
CANCELLED – Morel Hunt – Still Hoping
This event has been cancelled as terrain and weather has not been conducive to morel hunting.