August 2013

August, 2013

"Leccinum Aurantiacum" by Katherine Elvin

Best Photo
Date: August 17, 2013
Camera: NIKON COOLPIX P510
ISO Speed: 110
Exposure: 0.01 sec
Focal Length: 4 mm
Aperture: f/3.0
Flash Used: No

Leccinum aurantiacum, is a species of fungus in the genus Leccinum. It is found in forests of Europe, North America and Asia and has a large, characteristically red-capped fruiting body...

All California Clubs Foray

? WHEN: 24-26, January 2014
? WHERE: Albion Field Station, 34100 Albion Street Albion, CA
triplet lens

Looking to spend a weekend hunting mushrooms, working dichotomous keys and sharpening your microscopy skills? With wonderful food cooked by someone who isn't you? Look no further!

First Meeting of the Season - Christian Schwarz: Amateurs At the Fore

? WHEN: 09/18/2013, 7-9 pm
? WHERE: Harvey West Scout House, 191 Harvey West Blvd. Santa Cruz 95060
Tricholoma flavovirens

Come down for the first meeting of the new season! FFSC's own Christian Schwarz will explore the unique role of the FFSC and its members in assembling the North American Mycoflora Project. The gathering begins at 7:00pm with refreshments and an informal mushroom ID session...

Holiday Potluck

? WHEN: 12/14/2014, 4-8 pm
? WHERE: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95006
Dawn & Jeanette

Be there — Sunday, December 14 at 4 pm!

Our Potluck replaces December's General Meeting.  Come spend a delicious evening in the company of the great cooks of the FFSC for our annual Holiday Potluck! Bring your dish of choice, made to serve at least 10. The dish should adhere to the Suggested Species List and be labeled with a dish card, both found here: Potluck EssentialsPlease bring your dish hot (as appropriate) and ready to serve, as this facility has only a small kitchen and last-minute cooking is not possible. Chef Bob Wynn will be coordinating service and keeping dishes warm as needed. 

Not an experienced forager yet? Purchased mushrooms or desserts are encouraged.

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