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Tribute To Manny Salzman
By Bethany Reece in Tribute / September 18, 2018 / 1 comments
Manny Salzman, a beloved CMS member and much much more, passed away on Saturday, July 28. This tribute by his son, Jason Salzman of bigmedia.org, was published on Facebook. We reproduce the post here to honor and pay tribute to Manny Salzman.
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Photo Competition Winners! | 2018
By Michael Heim in Contests / September 17, 2018 / 0 comments
Check Out The 2018 Photo Contest Winners!
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Tribute To Manny Salzman By Bethany Reece on September 18, 2018
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SporesAfield Newsletter | September 2018 By Bethany Reece on September 14, 2018
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Happy Hunting Tip | August 2018 By Karen Ryan on August 14, 2018
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First Deadly Mushroom Ever Found in Metro Denver Appears in Aurora By Jason Salzeman on August 14, 2018
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Book Review | Lamellia: The Wicked Queen By Society Lead on August 13, 2018
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SporesAfield Newsletter | August 2018 By Bethany Reece on August 9, 2018
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The Next Big Thing In Mycology | How To Play Your Role By Society Lead on July 10, 2018
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Typically, meetings are held on the second Mondaynight of each month, from March through October, at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00PM for mushroom identification. We meet at the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street. The meetings are in Gates Hall

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CMS meetings provide an informal opportunity to socialize and exchange information with others interested in mycology. With Over 150 Members in the Denver area, your love of mushrooms can be shared by many!

Lecture

Each meeting features a lecture with a variety of speakers from different backgrounds giving presentations on mycology or a related subject. Speakers include nationally known mycologists, outside specialists and knowledgeable members

Info & Identification

Knowledgeable members will be happy to help you identify the mushrooms you have found. Visitors & members are encouraged to bring the mushrooms they find to the meetings.

Guided Forays

Throughout the summer our society schedules guided forays to bring members into the wild to search for mushrooms. From March through October, these expert lead outings can be held high in the mountains or in our city parks. Please keep an eye out for scheduled forays as they are posted throughout the summer.

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We thrive on our volunteers. Bring your Enthusiasm! From Submitting Content such as stories, images , recipes and expertise, or leading guided forays, we are always looking for people to get involved in our society!

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