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URL:https://cmsweb.org/events/summer-2026-foray-wednesday-july-15th/
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Foray – Wednesday July 15th
DESCRIPTION:\nWednesday\, July 15\, 10:30 am Safeway parking lot in Idaho S
 prings  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8Hu79qdPfgBXK1s8. Please account for po
 tential rock blasting operations along I-70 that can lead to delays of 45+
  minutes (see https://www.codot.gov/projects/i70floydhill for more info)
 .Description:This foray offers participants a chance to look for mushroom
 s in an unique habitat: the alpine! While most CMS forays tend to be at lo
 wer elevations among towering spruce\, fir\, pine\, and aspen trees\, this
  foray will focus on finding uncommon species that occur at high elevation
 s above the treeline.Expectations:The alpine habitat of the Rocky Mountain
 s is an unexpected source of fungal diversity\, much of which is under-doc
 umented. We are unlikely to find edible species\, and most of the mushroom
 s we find will be small. The habitat is delicate and sensitive\, and this 
 foray is best suited for those interested in small\, rare mushrooms and ma
 king scientific collections (prior to the foray I will demonstrate how to 
 make such collections). The habitat also offers a chance to view beautiful
  wildflowers and wildlife uncommon at lower elevations.Gear/Other:Since we
  will be at 12\,000+ ft with little to no shade\, a hat and sunscreen 
 are essential. At this altitude\, air is thin and it's easy to become dehy
 drated and exhausted\, so this foray is probably best for folks who are re
 latively fit. There are few established trails at this location so we will
  be bushwhacking through willow\, but the terrain itself shouldn't be too 
 difficult\, and we'll be moving slowly because the mushrooms are small.Oth
 er gear: bring plenty of water and snacks\, tackle box(es) (helpful for co
 llecting small mushrooms)\, jeweler's loupe\, pocketknife\, sturdy waterpr
 oof footwear\, rain gear\, and other standard hiking gear.SIGN UPAlex Merr
 yman is an experienced foray leader with the Colorado Mycological Society.
  Having lived in Colorado for much of his life\, he is well-versed in Rock
 y Mountain fungi\, trees\, and terrain. Alex is a contributor to Falcon Gu
 ides’ Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains\, published in 2024. He 
 helped organize a group to advance Agaricus julius (the Emperor Mushroom) 
 as Colorado’s official state mushroom\; it was signed into law in 2025.\
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