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Who we are
Formed in 1973, The Ohio Mushroom Society has widespread membership mainly in
Ohio, but also in several surrounding states. Our goal is to increase our
members' appreciation and knowledge of wild mushrooms in an informal, enjoyable
manner. Those who wish may go on to acquire an extensive background in mycology,
the scientific study of fungi. Our membership ranges from the beginning
collector to the professional mycologist and includes several mycophagists
(mushroom eaters), photographers, artists, toxicologists, and nature
enthusiasts. Anyone with an interest in mushrooms is encouraged to join.
What we do
The purpose of the Ohio Mushroom Society is to promote the understanding and
enjoyment of mushrooms and other "higher fungi". We accomplish this in a variety
of ways including, but not limited to the following:
- We publish a bimonthly newsletter called "The Mushroom Log" which
contains articles about mushrooms as well as news of upcoming mushroom
related events both in Ohio and elsewhere.
- We maintain this web site which contains information about the club,
links to the newsletter and links to other mushroom related sites.
- We put together a program each year which includes several morel hunts
in the spring, a summer foray, a fall foray, and an annual banquet to close
out the season.
- We are affiliated with the North American Mycological Association (NAMA),
a national organization of amateur mycologists.
- We promote the serious study of mushrooms by offering, at our forays,
workshops on mushroom collection and identification.
- We attempt to answer questions about mushrooms from members and from the
general public either by phone or by email. Questions may be directed to one
of the volunteers whose phone numbers are listed or to OMS. Email questions
will be referred to the most knowledgeable source.
Membership Benefits
Aside from the fun-filled personal interactions and life-long friendships you
will for as part of our group, club membership includes all of the following:
- Six issues of our newsletter, The Mushroom Log, which contains a wealth
of information including: news items, details on mushroom hunts (forays) in
Ohio and across the country, recipes, identification and articles with tips
on location, season and habitat.
Editor: Dave Miller, Oberlin College.
David.H.Miller@oberlin.edu
- Participation in one or two weekend forays and several one day hunts. At
our forays, we collect, identify and display as many different kinds of
mushrooms as we can find. A good weekend could yield over 300 species. We
also have slide programs, educational talks, and the learning experience of
socializing with amateur and professional mycologists.
- Identification service.
- Associate membership discount in the North American Mycological
Association (NAMA), a national amateur mushroom organization. Membership is
regularly $35.00, but through the club, it is $32.00.
For more information, email
Jerry Pepera, or phone him at (440) 354-4774.
To Join: Simply fill out the
Membership Application form and mail it along with your membership dues to:
Ohio Mushroom Society
c/o Jerry Pepera
P.O. Box 1075
Chardon, OH 44024
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