Mushroom Cultivation 101
Nose Hill Library 1530 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaTara Stephens will give a talk outlining the cultivation process and some common species and techniques for growing mushrooms at home. Tara is a conservation biologist with a keen interest in permaculture, local food systems and community building. Although she works primarily with endangered wildlife, her deeper interests
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AMS Spring Speaker Series: Mr. Carleton Gruger
Edmonton Public Library - Idylwylde (Bonnie Doon) 8310 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaThe AMS welcomes Mr. Carleton Gruger, Owner and Operator of Gruger Family Fungi. Mr. Gruger will give the following presentation: Growing Mushrooms on Waste: How Hemp and Mushrooms can Save Agriculture. This is a public event and is first come, first seated. We hope to see you there!
2019 AMS Annual General Meeting
University of Alberta Faculty Club 1435 Saskatchewan Dr NW, Edmonton, AB, CanadaWe welcome members to join us at our 2019 AGM. This event will be held at the University of Alberta Faculty Club in the Saskatchewan Room. Parking Members are respectfully reminded that their parking decal is only valid in V-lot between 11:00 a.m. -
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.