Cascade Mycological Society Teaching and Demonstration Support Grant
Grants up to $200.00 will be awarded to those wishing to teach children (K through 12) about mycology. The grant is intended to introduce children to mycology and may be used by the recipient to teach lessons on mycology, host a speaker, conduct a field trip, grow mushrooms in the classroom, obtain books for school use and the like.
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American Academy of Microbiology colloquium report on Fungi
The American Academy of Microbiology has released its newest colloquium report, “The Fungal Kingdom: Diverse and Essential Roles in Earth’s Ecosystem.”
The report is the product of a colloquium convened by the Academy in November 2007, where experts in mycology, medicine, plant pathogens, and ecology discussed the current state of research in mycology and compiled a list of specific recommendations for future work. This report explores the roles fungi play in the world around us. Fungi can cause a number of life-threatening diseases, but they also are becoming increasingly useful to science and manufacturing every year. Research is critically needed in this field to bring about a better understanding of this kingdom.
You may access the report in its entirety at http://www.asm.org/academy/index.asp?bid=58440
General Meeting — Summer Hiatus July and August 2008
During the months of July and August, CMS takes a break from hosting our general meetings. They’ll be back on the second Thursday of September.
General Meeting - June 12th, 2008
Our annual ‘business meeting’ takes place this year on June 12th 7:00pm at the World Cafe. Enjoy socializing with other mushroom club members over pizza provided by the Cascade Mycological Society. We will also use the meeting time to collect votes for next years board members. If you’re a member, expect more details by mail or email.
General Meeting - May 8th, 2008
The Cascade Mycological Society welcomes all to our last presentation meeting of the year. The presentation will be “Fungi in the Forest: from below ground to alpine” by Dan Luoma and Joyce Eberhart. We will be learning about the ecology of mushroom-forming fungi from these noted experts.
The meeting will take place at Lane Community College Building 16, room 115 at 7:00pm (Directions).
For more information, please contact Kyle at 463-5260 or send email to leucangium@gmail.com
Public Foray — Sunday May 18th, 2008
Join the Cascade Mycological Society in the last foray of the season led by Joe and Trudy. We will be heading east to the Cascades to search for the elusive morel mushroom along with other spring species.
Meet at 8:15am sharp in the most NE parking lot of the LCC campus. At the traffic light, turn South on Eldon Shafer Drive. We will be meeting at the closest parking lot (near the baseball field).
LCC Directions
The Sunday foray is a day trip only, but if you are interested in camping with other CMS members the night before, or need additional information, contact Grace (541.505.6754).
General Meeting - April 10th 2008
The April 10th meeting features Paula Fong, a talented illustrator of the natural world. Paula Fong’s watercolor and ink illustrations feature many plants and fungi that can be found in the pacific northwest. http://prfong.com/
The meeting will take place at Lane Community College Building 16, room 115 at 7:00pm (Directions).
For more information, please contact Kyle at 463-5260 or send email to leucangium@gmail.com
Oregon Truffle Festival — January 25th-27th, 2008
It is the first festival of its kind in the English-speaking world, dedicated to sharing the experience of the chefs, foragers and fans of Oregon’s wild truffles—from their hidden source in the forest to their glory on the table. http://www.oregontrufflefestival.com/ The Cascade Mycological Society is an OTF sponsor.
Public Foray — Saturday February 9th, 2008
Join the Cascade Mycological Society on a winter foray led by mushroom veteran Joe Spivak. Help us gather wild edibles for the Fungal Feast the following Thursday and for your own table. Hedgehogs and winter chanterelles are the most likely species to be encountered. Meet at 10:00am at the Cottage Grover Ranger Station. Map Call Grace 505.6754 for more information.
Fungal Feast — February 14th, 2008
No reservations are required. For more information, please contact Kyle at 463-5260 or send email to hammonk@lanecc.edu