Learn more about mushrooms

One of the main purposes of PSMS is to educate our members and the Puget Sound community about the field of mycology. Our annual identification classes are taught by expert members and guest mycologists.

Beginning Mushroom Identification*:

This class will focus on learning the anatomy of mushrooms and how to use dichotomous keys for identification. The recommended text is Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora. The book will be available for sale on the first day of class, and there will be a few copies available for borrowing from the PSMS library..

Intermediate Mushroom Identification*:

In these workshop sessions, we will practice identifying mushrooms with dichotomous keys, either from Mushrooms Demystified or from keys by the Pacific Northwest Key Council (http://www.svims.ca/council/keys.htm). At the end of each evening, we will share information we've learned and learn some tips about how to recognize the spring genera.

This workshop is a great opportunity for anyone who has taken the beginning or intermediate ID classes, and wishes to practice their ID skills and pick up a little more knowledge.

Beginner's Microscopy*:

Successful completion of this class entitles society members to sign out a PSMS microscope for their own use for periods of one or two months at a time, depending on demand.

* Only Society members may register for these classes.

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