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2025 MMS Graduate Student Scholarship

Deadline: Saturday March 1st, 2025 The Minnesota Mycological Society (MMS) is continuing our scholarship for University of Minnesota or University of Wisconsin students (any campus location) currently enrolled in graduate level studies with an emphasis on mycology. The amount of an individual scholarship is $1250.00 ($1000 paid upon award of scholarship and $250 after completion of required presentation and newsletter article) ...

2025 Marek Turowski Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Current MMS membersDeadline: Monday March 31st, 2025 In 2017, the MN Mycological Society and NAMA lost one of its most dedicated and beloved members, Marek Turowski. We mourn not only the loss of Marek’s great knowledge, which he willingly shared with others, but also his spirit, and love of the camaraderie of mushroom hunting (and eating)! During his courageous battle ...

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 ...

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:

  • Annual photo contests
  • Forays (mushroom hunts)
  • Monthly meeting presentations
  • Annual banquet & potlucks
  • Cooking demos
  • Cultivation workshops