Minnesota Mycological Society

Welcome to the Minnesota Mycological Society

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii – Rita Berg
1st Place Pictorial (Tie)

Coprinopsis lagopus – Janet Nelson
3rd Place Pictorial

Schizophyllum commune – Anastasia Jacklitch
4th Place Pictorial

Chromosera cyanophylla – Christine Salomon
1st Place Scientific

Calonarius suaveolens – Nancy Etzwiler
2nd Place Scientific

Boletus edulis – Ross Haugberg
3rd Place Scientific

Omphalotis illudens – Claudette Lamprecht
4th Place Scientific

Hairy – Mark Kiefer
1st Place Humor/Other, Blewit Award

Rare yosemite sam mushroom – Christine Hoffman
2nd Place Humor/Other

Tale of two ascomycetes – Ross Haugberg
3rd Place Humor/Other

I toadally need a bigger umbrella – Paul Trapp
4th Place Humor/Other (Tie)

Craterellus fallax – Rita Berg
Honorable Mention Pictorial

Cantharellus flavus – Nancy Etzwiler
Honorable Mention Scientific

Director's Award — Armillaria mellea – Natalia Pederson
Director’s Award

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

Volunteers Needed for MMS State Fair Display – Sign Up Today!

Whether you're a seasoned mycophile or just starting to explore the fungal frontier, we’d love to have you join us at the State Fair! You don’t need to be a mushroom expert to volunteer, just an MMS member—you’ll be surprised how much you already know. What really matters is your enthusiasm and willingness to connect with others. The fair is a fantastic opportunity to share your love of mushrooms—whether that’s foraging, cultivating, photographing, cooking, or just admiring their beauty—with thousands of curious visitors. Help us inspire others and represent MMS in a big, bold, and fungi-filled way! 📅 Volunteer Opportunities ...
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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: