Minnesota Mycological Society

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Calycina citrina – Aaron Berg
1st Place Pictorial

Leucocoprinus cretaceus – Kerri Mueller
2nd Place Pictorial

Aleuria aurantia – Henry Miller
3rd Place Pictorial

Mycena – Nadine Sehnert
4th Place Pictorial

1st Place Scientific (1 of 2) - Blewit Award — Gasteriod fungi – Nancy Etzwiler
1st Place Scientific (1 of 2) – Blewit Award

1st Place Scientific (2 of 2) - Blewit Award — Gasteriod fungi – Nancy Etzwiler
1st Place Scientific (2 of 2) – Blewit Award

Amanita daucipes (Carrot-footed lepidella) – John Lamprecht
2nd Place Scientific

Leucoagaricus americana – Aaron Berg
3rd Place Scientific

Leucoagaricus leucothites – Howard Goltz
4th Place Scientific

Agaricus campestris – Nancy Etzwiler
Honorable Mention Scientific

Blah (Rhodotus palmatus) – Anthony Randazzo
1st Place Humor/Other

You’ve Been Slimed! – Mark Kiefer
2nd Place Humor/Other

Mushroom from Outer Space – Nadine Sehnert
3rd Place Humor/Other

Before and After, existing side by side – Nikki Miller
4th Place Humor/Other

Director's Award (Pictorial) — Pleurotus ostreatus – Anthony Randazzo
Director’s Award (Pictorial)

Winners from last year’s MMS Photo Contest
(see our Photo Galleries page for more contest winners from previous years)

The Pacific Northwest NAMA Foray

By Ross Hauberg This past October, I had an unforgettable experience at the North American Mycological Association's National Foray, made possible by being awarded the Marek Turowski Memorial Scholarship. Not only was this my first NAMA foray, but it was also my first trip to the Pacific Northwest, making the entire experience extra special. The mornings and afternoons were packed with ...

Sustainable Mushroom Foraging Practices: Preserving Nature’s Delicate Balance

The Minnesota Mycological Society is committed to the well-being of our environment. It is crucial to ensure that mushroom foraging practices are conducted in a manner that not only protects the ecosystems where these fungi thrive but also ensures that future generations can enjoy this connection to our natural world. Here are some essential practices and guidelines for sustainable mushroom foraging ...

As members of the Minnesota Mycological Society, we enjoy learning about mushrooms through a variety of interests and activities. We are a welcoming family-friendly group with plenty of year-round activities like: