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Jackson Demonstration State Forest Permit Changes
Rules for mushroom gathering at Jackson Demonstration State Forest have recently changed. Due to massive abuse of the system the JDSF no longer issues free personal collection permits. The only permits now issued are commercial permits. The good news is that the permits are $20 per year with no weight limit...
Albion II Foray - Cancelled (by )
The Albion II Foray, scheduled for January 31 - February 1, 2014, has been cancelled due to drought conditions in Mendocino County. We are disappointed, to say the least.
Albion I Foray - 2013 (by )
The lead photo says it all -- it was cold! 49 hardy foragers attended the Albion I foray, with some last-minute cancellations due to dry conditions, and, ironically, Friday night's rain-turned-snow on hightways 101 and 20. Those who made the trip were rewarded with a clear blue sky and bracing temperatures Saturday morning. The mushrooms should have been flash-frozen! Many thanks to Kitty Elvin for her beautiful images.
General Meeting: Justin Pierce & Cassandra Fuentes
Join us for our monthly meeting! We gather at the Harvey West Scout House for refreshments and informal mushroom ID from 7:00 – 7:30. Organizers will provide updates on future forays and other activities, followed by our speakers. Bring along your sense of curiosity and any mushrooms you'd like help identifying...
Marshall Fields Habitat Walk Summary 9/28/13
To open the 2013 - 2014 mushroom season the Fungus Fed of Santa Cruz held a habitat walk of Marshall Fields (upper UCSC campus) on the morning of Saturday, September 28th. Though significant amounts of rain had yet to fall, the event was well attended by an enthusiastic group of around 20 fungiphiles.