FFSC gathers monthly from September through May. We welcome the general public to our meetings, which include presentations by knowledgeable mycologists, informal mushroom identification and great refreshments...
Held every Memorial Day weekend, the mushroom festival celebrates the wild mushroom hunting that occurs every spring in and around McCloud. Event features live music, mushroom vendors, wine tasting, special mushroom delicacies, cooking demonstrations, seminars and educational booths on mushroom harvesting...
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05/21/2016, 11 am - 4 pm |
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Scotts Valley - details in Members area of article |
The Central Coast Zymergeeks and the Fungus Federation are sponsoring our annual Suds and ‘Shrooms Potluck Picnic on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
This is a great time to gather, enjoy the season and the usual array of great food that our excellent FFSC cooks provide...
Please join us for our General Meeting at the Harvey West Scout House. Doors open at 7, with refreshments and informal mushroom ID from 7:00 - 7:30. A discussion of upcoming events will precede our speaker, Dr. Nhu Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen's topic this month is: Species identity crisis in the genus Suillus: why many Californian species slip from our identification.
Every year as the snows melt and the ground warms, some very delicious mushrooms coax their way up through the ground. One of those is the coveted morel, others include Spring King boletes, and often Coccoras. This year's weather and snow pack has every indication that we will have a very successful foray. Current FFSC members who are logged in on the website can get the location and date in the Members-only information to follow. You won't see it if you aren't logged in! Click Read More below.
Please join us for our General Meeting at the Harvey West Scout House. Doors open at 7, with refreshments and informal mushroom ID from 7:00 - 7:30. A discussion of upcoming events will precede our speaker, Noah Siegel. This lecture will introduce you to California's morels, give tips on when and where to look for them, and an oversight on the recent Morchella taxonomy in North America.
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04/03/2016, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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TBD but will be in Santa Cruz County, most likely Quail Hollow |
Map and Compass Workshop, April 3, 2016
With our attention on the ground, and the excitement of treasure hidden in the duff, it is easy for us mycophiles to become direction-disoriented (i.e.lost). Then too, injury or weather can make return travel impossible. It has happened to a number of us and poses a threat to our safety. This map and compass workshop is designed to help you use a map and compass to find your way. It is suitable for first-timers and for those looking to refresh their skills for the season.
This class will be limited to FFSC members at first. If it doesn't fill, the enrollment will be extended to non-members. Enrollment is limited to 12.
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