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Minnesota Mycological Society

Welcome to

The Minnesota Mycological Society

We have both in-person and online activities. When we meet in person, it is often in the Twin Cities Metro Area. We have forays during the spring, summer, and autumn months when we get together to forage for wild mushrooms. These usually take place within 2 hours of the Twin Cities.

We do more than just forage for mushrooms. We have special speakers that teach about a variety of fungal-related topics and workshops where we can learn things like cultivating a shiitake log, preserving your foraged finds, and even how to dye fibers from mushrooms.

Learn about the MMS, the activities we participate in, and how you can be a part of this amazing group of mushroom enthusiasts.

Upcoming Events

Go to our Events page to see our full schedule. How to subscribe to our calendar.

    Classes
Mushrooms 101: A Mushroom Class for Beginners

Mushrooms 101: A Mushroom Class for Beginners

April 11, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Burnsville High School
    Membership Meetings
Passport to Kingdom Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker

Passport to Kingdom Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker

April 13, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Recent MMS Blog Articles

Check out recent articles from our blog. To see more articles, visit our blog.

The Quiet Power of Foraging

Looking at mushrooms after foraging. Foray Tips & Ettiquette before during and after a foray

How Gathering Wild Foods Builds Stronger Communities In a time when many people feel increasingly disconnected from nature, from their neighbors, and even from their food, an old human practice is quietly making a comeback: foraging. A 2014 study by…

The MMS 2026 Awards Banquet & Silent Auction

Attendees looking at Silent Auction Items

On March 7, the Minnesota Mycological Society gathered for its Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction. With 129 members and guests in attendance, the event was one of our best and most fun yet! It brought together outstanding food, inspiring…

2025 Photo Contest Awards

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By Nan Etzwiler – MMS Photo Contest Director 2025 Photo Contest AwardsBy Nan Etzwiler – MMS Photo Contest Director This year, we had three first-time submitters who were among the honorees at theMMS Annual Photo Contest awards. We announced the…

Our Latest Recipes

More yummy recipes can be found on our Recipes page.