History of The Colorado Mycological Society
By Linda deLeon The spark that started CMS was struck in the mind of Dr. Sam Mitchel. Dr. Mitchel was a prominent Denver physician who
Member Submissions | Open Invite
We would like to give an open invite to members of the society to submit to the community writing, technique, opinion, poetry, art, music, scientific
What do members want to see?
As we begin a new season of the CMS we want to know what you want to hear about and what interests you about mushrooms. As we have a wide array of members from actual to citizen scientists to chefs and hunters, anything is game. What do you want to hear more about in the upcoming 2018 season? Please leave your suggestions in the comments section. Thanks! CMS Leadership. Share this:FacebookX
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CMS ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST 2017
CMS ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Details about the upcoming CMS Photo Contest, judging for which will take place at the September meeting! Email your entries to: cmsphotocontests@gmail.com You must be a member of CMS to enter the contest, and all entries must clearly be related to mycology in some way. There are three categories, and entrants are limited to three entries in each category: Artistic photographs will be judged based on their artistic merit. That means that focus is not critical, and you may manipulate the image as you see fit. Colors need not be realistic. Documentary photographs will be judged based on their accurate depiction of a collection or feature of some mushrooms. Focus is important, and lighting and colors need to accurately reflect the collection. Obvious manipulation of an image is not desirable in the category. Anything Goes photographs have no criteria for judging other than what each judge chooses. Entries must have been emailed by midnight on August 31. Judging will be the same as last year. That is to say, members attending the September meeting will be judges, based on their ability to get to an Internet survey website using the wireless Internet connection provided by the Denver Botanic Gardens. Smart phones, tablets, and laptop computers are recommended ways of making that connection. If you’d like to be a judge, arrange to have one of those things with you at the September meeting. Even if you have entries in the contest you may vote. Good luck! Share this:FacebookX
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Following in The Footsteps of Sam Mitchell
Dr. Andrew Wilson, Assistant Curator of Mycology This year Denver Botanic Gardens is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its fungal herbarium, the largest collection of
America the Beautiful – Senior Pass Rate Increased
On August 28, 2017, the price of the America the Beautiful – The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass will increase for the first time
Specimen Request – UW-LA CROSSE
Hello, I’d like to request that CMS keep an eye out for wild golden oysters for me (Pleurotus citrinopileatus). I’m a grad student at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and I’m collecting North American specimens to do some population genetics in an attempt to trace their naturalization from Asia. So far, I’ve only heard of wild specimens being found in the Midwest to the Northeast– all the more reason why I’d be particularly interested in specimens you all find! I’m requesting dried specimens, spore prints on aluminum foil, collection date and location, and any additional information that may be helpful if known (e.g. any known mushroom cultivators in the area, proximity to town or farmers markets). Specimens can be sent to: Receiving Stores Biology Department ATTN: Andi Bruce 855 East Ave. North La Crosse, WI 54601 Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If there is someone else that you think I ought to contact, please let me know. Thanks in advance for keeping an eye out! Share this:FacebookX
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Magic mushrooms are the safest recreation, study says
Are magic mushrooms safe? A new survey found that when it comes to recreational drug use, magic mushrooms appear to be the safest drug. Only
Annual Mushroom Fair
The Colorado Mycological Society invites you to its 40th Annual Celebration of Wild Mushrooms! When: Sunday August 20, 2017 11:00 – 5 pm. Where: Denver Botanic
The Tao of Morel Hunting
If, on a hike this spring, you see a group of people carrying baskets, speaking into walkie talkies, wielding knives and staring intently at the
An Overview of Mushroom Poisonings in North America
Since agreeing to chair the NAMA Toxicology Committee in the summer of 2003, I have scanned the over 1,700 reports of mushroom poisonings in the
Mushroom Toxins
Many people take up mushroom hunting in order to find mushrooms to eat. Eating mushrooms is called Mycophagy. To learn which mushrooms are safe to
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