Attention SDMS mycophiles, one of our members has graciously offered to host a pre-fair foray on their property. Since this foray is on private property, only current SDMS members are allowed to participate in the foray. Also, everyone MUST complete and submit the private property liability wavier in order to participate in the foray. A link to the liability wavier is here: Release and Indemnification Liability Waiver. Please complete and bring the waiver with you …
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February 12, 2015 Special SDMS Meeting with Britt Bunyard: 6:30 PM in Room 104
The SD Mycological society will be hosting a special meeting on Thursday February 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM in Room 104, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park with Britt Bunyard Ph.D. as our guest speaker. His talk will be “All Is Not What It May Seem: How Convergent Evolution May Be A Source Of Your Frustration” Britt’s presentation is for all audiences, and no prior knowledge of mycology or biology will be needed to thoroughly …
Feb 2nd, 2015 Meeting – 6:30 PM: Noel Fong
Originally, Dr. Chet Leathers was going to speak on “Mushrooms of Arizona,” but he had to cancel. Hopefully, we will be able to reschedule him for a later date. In his place, Noel Fong has graciously agreed to give a new and exciting presentation on “How to Eat Mushrooms”! Besides the pleasure of the hunt, I am sure most of you would agree that the main goal in finding mushrooms is to consume them. Noel …
Zion Market “Foray” Update
The January 18th “Foray” at Zion Market was a big success. Everyone went home with lots of mushrooms and a wealth of information about the various culinary options and choices available in this nearby marketplace. Below are a few pictures of the fun.
Jan 5th, 2015 Meeting – 6:30 PM: Dr. Mary Ann Hawke
The guest speaker for our January 5th meeting will be Dr. Mary Ann Hawke. The meeting will be hosted in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park at 6:30 PM. Dr. Hawke’s presentation is titled “The Hidden Life of Spores” Spores of fungi are often used to help identify species, but we often don’t give them another thought. Much like the pollen and seeds of higher plants, spores are ingeniously designed for dispersal and …
Dec 1st 2014, Holiday Potluck and White Elephant Exchange: 6:30 PM
Our December 1st, 2014 meeting with be a potluck dinner and white elephant gift exchange. The dinner will start at 6:30 PM in Room 101, Casa Del Prado in Balboa Park. Please bring a cooked or cold dish and your own beverage. (Note: there will be no kitchen access) The club will provide plates, cups, napkins, and utensils, but feel free to bring your own. For those that want to participate in the White Elephant …
Members Only Mushroom Dinner, Nov 13th, 2014: 4:30PM
Once again Mesa College Department of Culinary Arts will be hosting a Mushroom dinner for the our club on November 13, 2014 at 4:30 PM. The dinner is for members only and is first come first serve for the first 50 people. The cost is $20 per person. Payment can be made at the next meeting to Pat. The dining area is located behind the main cafeteria in room H-105 on the Mesa College Campus. …