The Minnesota Mycological Society (MMS) is continuing our scholarship for University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin students (any campus location) currently enrolled in graduate level studies with an emphasis on mycology. The amount of an individual scholarship is $1250.00 ($1000 paid upon award of scholarship and $250 after completion of required presentation and newsletter article). To apply, fill out the scholarship application, provide all requested information including two references, and mail to the address at ...

The Minnesota Mycological Society (MMS) is continuing our scholarship for University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin students (any campus location) currently enrolled in graduate level studies with an emphasis on mycology. The amount of an individual scholarship is $1000.00. To apply, fill out the scholarship application, provide all requested information including two references, and mail to the address at the bottom of the application. The deadline for the application is Friday February 10, 2023 ...

Registration is now open for one of our two mushroom ID certification classes. This class will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from noon to 5 pm. The MMS conducts two mushroom certification classes annually for edible mushroom foraging. This class covers early season species: Morels, Chanterelles, Black Trumpet, and Sulphur Shelf; and the second covers late season species: Lobster Fungus, Hedgehog, Hericium species, Giant Puffball, and Hen of the Woods. This certification is ...

Registration is now open for one of our two mushroom ID certification classes. This class will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 - noon to 5 pm. The MMS conducts two mushroom certification classes annually for edible mushroom foraging. This class covers early season species: Morels, Chanterelles, Black Trumpet, and Sulphur Shelf; and the second covers late season species: Lobster Fungus, Hedgehog, Hericium species, Giant Puffball, and Hen of the Woods. This certification is ...

Need a special stocking stuffer for that fungi fanatic in your life? We got just the thing for you! You can now purchase a gift membership to the Minnesota Mycological Society, yesss! Even if your gift is unwrapped before Christmas (or after), this membership will not expire until the end of 2022. The only thing to know is Santa sez one must be an adult age 18 or over to join the MMS. If you ...

A 2nd edition of a popular local field guide Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest, has been recently released. The co-authors, Teresa Marrone and Kathy Yerich are long-time MMS members. This book is popular with local foragers, especially those just starting to learn about mushrooms and how to identify them. The book organizes mushrooms by shape and color instead of by genus and species, as is typical with many guidebooks. This way one can find mushrooms ...