We are an organization that encourages the research, education, cultivation, hunting, identification and the cooking of mushrooms. With over 1,200 members, PSMS
is one of the largest mycological societies in the country.
We share our knowledge about mushrooms through meetings, classes, workshops and field trips.
Please join us at a meeting or become a member today!
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Identification clinics will resume on April 16th, 2012. Bring all the mushrooms you find to the clinics, which are held every Monday from 4-7pm at the Center for Urban Horticulture, just outside the Elizabeth Miller Library. Click here for driving directions. These clinics are free and open to the public.
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PSMS will be honoring our Charter Member and Nature photographer, Joy Spurr by gathering at the Cispus environmental Learning Center May 18-20, 2012. Please join us for this 3-day/2-night, in-depth, educational mushroom experience. Join guided forest walks to experience the ecology and beauty of the forest and the fungi's role in this ecosystem. Expert speakers will present evening programs, guides and crafters will teach about mushroom identification, cultivation and mushrooms as a source for natural dyes in daytime workshops. This event begins at 3 pm Friday check-in and ends after lunch on Sunday May 20.
You must be a member of a Local or National mycological society to register. More photos and information will be posted soon!
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Upcoming Events
May 18-20 – Cispus Environmental Learning Center
Join guided forest walks to experience the ecology and beauty of the forest and the fungi's role in this ecosystem. This event is for members of any Washington state mycology societies.
The Pacific Northwest is a spectacular habitat for mushrooms.
Come learn with us in our meetings, classes, field trips and more!