2016 October General Meeting- Debbie Viess "California Myco-Wizard in the Land of OZ ." (by )

? WHEN: 10/19/2016, 7-9 pm
? WHERE: Harvey West Scout House, 191 Harvey West Blvd. Santa Cruz 95060
Debbie and the Termites
Debbie Viess will be presenting this month, with images and tales from her trip to Australia this past spring. In her very own words on this month's talk.  "As many of you might know, OZ (what the Aussies call their country) has also been in the midst of a lengthy and devastating drought. Couple that with the familiar sight of eucalyptus lining the roads (just like here in CA), you can forgive me for thinking that I had traveled an awfully long way to arrive right back home!
 
However, the unique and marvelous natural history of that island/continent/country soon disabused me of that notion."

Representatives from the Soquel State Demonstration Forest will be on hand from 7:00 to 7:30 to issue free collecting permits before the meeting and provide an update on Forest activities.

NAMA National Foray – Front Royal, Virginia (by Phil Carpenter)

Being retired, I like to travel to other parts of the country or world to pursue my interest in mushrooms. This year, I considered two choices: the annual foray to Alaska in August hosted by long-term FFSC member, Bill White, or the national NAMA (North American Mycological Society) foray to Virginia, set for September 8-11. For a variety of reasons, I opted to go to Virginia. Oops, not the best choice as it turns out - Alaska had primo pickin’ while Virginia didn’t...

2016 Fall Members Mushroom ID Classes (by )

Phil Carpenter will be leading a series of Fall Mushroom Identification classes. Starting October a series of 4 classes.  Classes will be held in Santa Cruz from 7-9 pm.   Participants must be active current club members and be able to attend all 4 sessions but since the class is free, the membership dues are the only fee for nonmembers.  If your membership has lapsed, it is important to renew it! There is no charge for the class for members and it is not open to non-members.  Come with fresh mushrooms from field or lawn, forest or mountains

2016 Alaska Foray Field Report

Ted showing off a Alaskan gold

First of all, before going Noah Seigel was saying it was going to be a banner year for mushrooms in Alaska.   They had been gettting plenty of rain this year.   Last year, it was a drought year and the rivers were low.  I was getting excited and checking the weather of Soldotna months before the trip.   My palms were sweating.

This will be my fourth consecutive trip now and I am an Alaskan fixture at Bill Whites Sports Lodge...

2016 Alaska (by Attending FFSC Members)

2016 Alaska Foray again provided fun adventures for all of us who were lucky enough to go.   Bill and Jerry White were gracious hosts and the Alaskan weather gods smiled favorably upon us.   Mushroom and adventures abound.  Wish you were there to enjoy them with us.

2016 September General Meeting: Noah Siegel (by )

? WHEN: 09/21/2016, 6-9 pm
? WHERE: Harvey West Scout House, Harvey West Scout House
Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast

Please join us for our General Meeting at the Harvey West Scout House.  We will open earlier at 6PM, this month, so people can come and purchase a book or two at $35 and get them signed by both authors who will be present.   Refreshments will be provided and informal mushroom ID from 7:00 - 7:30.  A discussion of upcoming events will precede our speaker, Noah Siegel who will discuss his latest book, Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast, co-written with our local Christian Schwarz.

Six years in the making, the newly published Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast is the definitive guide to mushrooms in the diverse ecological zones of this region. Gain a better understanding about the mushrooms of northern California, hear some of the stories behind the book, and enjoy a selection of breathtaking photographs; from common edibles to rare and remarkable species.

Report From The Sierra (by )

Mount Shasta was visible at all times of every day. Hardly a cloud!

Sandi and I met Mark and Toni from Santa Cruz at McCloud for the McCloud Mushroom Festival. We rented a home on www.VRBO.com and we were able to walk to town for the festival every day. We've been before but this was so much better than the last time.

Yes, Hygrophorus caeruleus were found. There was lots of fungal activity from 3200 feet and up...

2016 Spring Foray (by Lety, Anna and Kitty)

This years Spring foray 2016 was fun as usual.   Morels were to be found both in the burns and blonde naturals along the trails by the creek.   We happened up an early flush of Spring Kings as well.   Plenty of spring wildflowers at 4000' feet and higher.   A little rain, a little sun and plenty of good company makes our FFSC forays the events we enjoy.   Both old timers and new enjoyed hunting and eating mushrooms.   Till the next hunt.....

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