2024 President’s Dinner
Ital-Canadian Seniors Association Drop-In Centre 9111-110 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaJoin 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
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
The Spore Social Event at The Artist Lounge in Calgary
The Artist Lounge 1840 20 Ave NW, Cagary, Alberta, CanadaDon'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.
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/
Calgary “Meet & Greet” Event
Memorial Park Library 1221 2 St. SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCurious about the AMS, foraging and the world of mushrooms? Learn what mushrooms are, where & how to find them, and how to identify some tasty edibles! Meet other foragers, both beginner and experienced / Buy a field guide to aid with fungal ID / Posters and other mushroom
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.
Private Land Foray – Breton
Leaders: Ryan Armishaw Date: May 19, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Private Land near Breton, AB 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.