1. "What
Everybody Should Know About Morels and Commercial Morel Harvest"
March
2004 Larry Evans will be presenting workshops in Lincoln, Bigfork,
and Helena, on the subject . These lecture/slide show/Q&A sessions will
discuss the biology and ecology of post-burn morel mushrooms. To find out more
or to arrange a workshop in your community, call (406)543-6630 or email: fungus@fungaljungal.org
2.
12th Annual WMMA Memorial Day Morel Hunt Saturday
May 29, 2004
Location (in western MT) to be Announced; No hotel. You'll need Camping gear
and/or RV. Free to all WMMA members, non-members $12 by May 15,2004. Must take
personal responsibility for required permits.
Participants will also receive the annual WMMA Morel Report 2004.
3.
Glacier Institute Class "Spring Mushroom
Extravaganza" with Larry and the Glacier Institute staff.
Two nights and 2 days of mushroom hunting, identification practice using keys
from several books, and evening slide shows. We incorporate edible fungi from
the days' finds into our evening meal and sample tastings. Usual finds include
morels, Agaricus, puffballs, Hypholoma, etc. Contact the Glacier Institute (406)
755-1211
4.
Back to the Symes? Eight years
after our first WMMA Symposium and Parade electrified Hot Springs, MT, Theeerrree
Baaacckk!! without the encumberance of youthful illusion, or the reckless pusuit
of nostalgia, a select group of WMMA Charter Members are hoping to secure all
of us rooms during a weekend in September...any takers? Vendors welcome Saturday.
call 543-6630
5.
Glacier Institute Class "Fall Mushroom Roundup"
Two very different days and nights in the fall. These are separate classes,
as the species found in the fall are so different from those encountered
in the spring class. Both classes can earn you a credit-hour at the UM.
Contact the Glacier Institute (406) 755-1211 for information and scheduling.
Past
Events:
September
26-29, 2002:
Spokane
Mushroom Club Fall Foray: Near Priest Lake, Idaho. Always a great Foray, Tons
of mushrooms, beautiful setting on wonderful lake and great people. Call David
Jones for Info. 509-922-6638, costs start at $35 for foray, must be a WMMA
member or NAMA member (or join) to enjoy.
Oct 10-12, 2002: NAMA at Diamond Lake, OR.: This place is wonderful country. 20 miles north of Crater Lake in Oregon. Contact: NAMA: www.namyco.org (North American Mycological Assoc.)
Spring
Morel Foray : June 14-16, 2002
Morel and Non Timber Forest Products Workshop
and Conference:
Where: Big Creek Outdoor Center North of Columbia Falls, MT.
General stuff:
•Mushroom ID class
•Various Daily Forays
•Mushroom ID table with expert ID Mycologist
•Slide shows, Panel Discussions
•Forays, Cooking Demonstrations
•Evening Presentations, Music, etc
•Special Mushroom Course
October 5-7th, 2001: WMMA Fall Foray
Follow - up info on the Fall Foray
Sept 29 and 30, 2001: Larry Evans taught a class at the Glacier Institute's Big Creek Outdoor Education center on the border of Glacier National Park. This is a UM credit course. Lodging and some meals included. Call (406)755-1211 for more information.
Sept 27-30 , 2001; Spokane Mushroom Club Annual Foray at Priest Lake
Sept 16-17, 2001:PNW Key Council meeting in Central Washington
June
16-17, 2001: Glacier
Institute Mushroom Extravaganza, GNP The
Big Creek Outdoor Education Center is some 18 miles north of Columbia Falls
on the North Fork of the Flathead River. Some rare surviving patches of old
growth, regrowth conifers, and riparian areas provide us with unique habitat
for hunting. Many unusual species are found at this class. UM credit course
option. Some meals and lodging included in class cost. Call 406. 755-7154
to register or for more information.
May 27, 2001: Join us for the 10th annual Garden City Nursery (formerly Garden City Seeds, Inc.) Morel Hunt. This event actually precipitated the formation of the WMMA in 1991, and has continued every year since. A $5 donation is requested of non-WMMA members, WMMA members free. ?'s - call 406.961-3935
May
26-29, 2001:WMMA
Memorial Weekend Morel Hunt
The second year of our Morel Outing, which sprang from our annual Early Bird Morel Hunt. Last year some 25 folks picked at least 30 or 40# of morels, which we fried, stuffed, breaded, sautéed and devoured in a variety of dishes. This is a multi-day affair; see Glen's message in spring 20001 newsletter
May 5, 2001: 9am :C of C Park, Libby Kootenai Valley Mycological Society hosts the Spokane Mushroom Club for a burnsite morel hunt. All WMMA members are encouraged to attend. Call Dick or Joanne at 293-5360 or Steve Scott 295-1117 for details.
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