BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.2//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@minnesotamycologicalsociety.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260713T163359Z URL:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/events/2026-cloquet-forestry-c enter-weekend/ SUMMARY:2026 Cloquet Forestry Center Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n2026 Cloquet Forestry Center Weekend\n\n\n\n\nA Mycol ogy Weekend with MMS Funga\, Tavis Lynch\, and Noah Siegel\n\n\n\n\nThis i s an annual paid all-weekend event with forays and presentations plus opti onal lodging and catering \;for MMS members only \;- no guests\, n o plus-ones. Full details can be found on the registration site. This is a popular event\, get your reservations now!\n\n\n\nNote to members: Regist ration links are sent via MMS emails. After the 'registration opens' annou ncement is sent\, these links can be found at the bottom of the "MMS Upcom ing Events" block in each email. Access codes will also be provided if req uired.  \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCloquet Forestry Center (CFC) is a Universit y of Minnesota forest research site with lodging\, catering and a \; c lassroom. The founder of the MMS at CFC project\, is an MMS Golden Chanter elle recipient. \;Tanner Barnharst \;has \;worked with forest research staff to obtain a mushroom collecting permit for MMS members.&nbs p\;This \;event is a citizen-science focused \;mycology retreat le d by members of the \;MMS Funga Scientific Committee\, and aided this year \;by \;guest mycologists \;Tavis Lynch \;and \;No ah Siegel.\n\n\n\nThe official event kick-off is \;on \;Friday\, A ugust 7\, 2026 at 10AM \;with attendees introductions\, event overview  \;and \;instructions by Funga \;members on Why's and How's on  \;collecting specimens for the \;Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas&nbs p\;and \;The MycotaLab MMS Network. \;Two guided forays for survey of fungal diversity of the CFC property (Friday PM and Saturday AM) \ ;will be \;followed by an \;ID session \;and table talk\, as w ell as specimen processing. \;\n\n\n\nMMS at CFC is \;not \;al l science and no fun! Attendees can \;look forward to a potluck dinner on Friday evening \;and \;bonfire socials \;Thursday and Satu rday evening. Cooking\, art and similar presentations by 'members - for me mbers' \;are planned. On the last day of the event\, your \;foray leaders \;will take you \;hiking \;and foraging at the beautif ul Jay Cooke State Park. You may choose to arrive on Thursday instead of F riday\, and connect with fellow attendees \;for an additional day of&n bsp\;scouting\, informal forays\, hikes\, \;cooking and socializing.\n \n\n\nIt's beautiful up there\, in the Northwoods! Mushrooms are there jus t waiting for us to discover them!  \;Look for registration to open so on for this great event!\n\n\n\nTavis Lynch\n\n\n\n\nTavis Lynch is an ama teur mycologist from Northern Wisconsin. He has been studying our local fu ngi for over 40 years. Tavis is the author of \;Mushroom Cultivation&n bsp\;(Quarto)\, \;The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms \;(Quarto)\, and \;Grow Your Own Mushrooms \;(Quarto). He is currently working on a two-volume book\, \;The Gilled Mushrooms of Wisconsin. He teache s mycology classes in about 35 schools around the Upper Midwest and focuse s most of his time on the study of the genus Russula. Tavis is very active with the Wisconsin Mycological Society and is currently their chief mycol ogist. Tavis will also be a chief mycologist at the NAMA Yoop! Foray in Ma rquette\, MI\, Aug 27-30\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\nNoah Siegel\n\n\n\n\nNoah Siegel  \;is one of North America’s foremost field mycologists. He has spen t over three decades seeking\, photographing\, identifying\, and furtherin g his knowledge about all aspects of macrofungi. He travels and lectures e xtensively across America\, following the mushrooms from coast to coast. N oah was the recipient of the 2022 North American Mycological Association ’s Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. His primary research int erest is on the taxonomy and systematics of fungi. He authored\, along wit h Christian Schwarz\, \;Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast\, a Comprehensi ve Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California \;and \;Mushr ooms of Cascaida\, a Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest . \;His most recent book\, \;Mushrooms of Alaska\, with Steve Trud ell and Kate Mohatt was released fall of 2025.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/07/Cloquet-CoralMushroom_withBlankIDslip.jpeg CATEGORIES:Forays LOCATION:Cloquet Forestry Center\, 175 University Road\, Cloquet\, MN\, 557 20\, United States GEO:46.704958;-92.52516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=175 University Road\, Cloqu et\, MN\, 55720\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cloquet Forestr y Center:geo:46.704958,-92.52516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:61@minnesotamycologicalsociety.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260716T134840Z URL:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/events/mycophagy-in-the-miombo -when-primates-go-full-forager-mode/ SUMMARY:Mycophagy in the Miombo: When Primates Go Full Forager Mode DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nMycophagy in the Miombo: When Primates Go Full Forage r Mode\n\n\n\n\nOur August member meeting will feature a presentation by N oah Siegel\n\n\n\n\nMycophagy is a widespread yet understudied component o f primate foraging ecology\, with roughly one quarter of primate species k nown to consume fungi. Despite this prevalence\, little is understood abou t which fungal species primates target\, the nutritional benefits they obt ain\, or the mechanisms by which they identify edible versus toxic taxa. I n this talk\, we will explore western Tanzania\, and the ecological signif icance of fungal consumption by Chimpanzee\, Yellow Baboon\, and Red‑tai led Monkey\, where fungi contribute approximately 4% of chimpanzee and red ‑tailed monkey diets and 17% of baboon diets!\n\n\n\nThis is an in-perso n meeting\, free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nNoah is one of North Am erica’s foremost field mycologists\; he has spent over three decades see king\, photographing\, identifying\, and furthering his knowledge about al l aspects of macrofungi. He travels and lectures extensively across Americ a\, following the mushrooms from coast to coast. Noah was the recipient of the 2022 North American Mycological Association’s Award for Contributio ns to Amateur Mycology. His primary research interest is on the taxonomy a nd systematics of fungi.He authored\, along with Christian Schwarz\, Mushr ooms of the Redwood Coast\, a Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California and Mushrooms of Cascaida\, a Comprehensive Guide to F ungi of the Pacific Northwest. His most recent book\, Mushrooms of Alaska\ , with Steve Trudell and Kate Mohatt was released fall of 2025.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/07/Noah_Siegel_withLaetiporus.jpg CATEGORIES:Membership Meetings LOCATION:U of Mn Borlaug Hall\, Rm 335\, 1991 Upper Buford Cir\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States GEO:44.986345;-93.183066 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1991 Upper Buford Cir\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=U of Mn Borl aug Hall\, Rm 335:geo:44.986345,-93.183066 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@minnesotamycologicalsociety.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T210000 DTSTAMP:20260515T001942Z URL:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/events/mms-at-the-2026-state-f air/ SUMMARY:MMS at the 2026 State Fair DESCRIPTION:MMS at the 2026 State Fair\n Every year the MMS puts on an exhi bit at the Minnesota State Fair during the first two days. You'll find us in one of the Flower wings in the south end of the Agriculture Horticultur e Building (Ag/Hort) near the intersection of Underwood Street and Judson Avenue. If you’re unfamiliar with this building just start heading towar ds the space needle and you’re bound to find it! Our exhibit will be on display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28. Look for updates here in early August about mushroom talks by MMS members on the DIRT Stage at the State Fair. The Fair is always a great time to jo in the MMS. Our memberships normally expire at the end of the calendar yea r\, but if you join on or after the first day of the State Fair\, your new membership will not expire until the end of the following year! Not an MM S member? Learn about the benefits of membership and how to join on our me mbership page. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2025/06/2022-state-fair_ron_spinosa-square.jpeg CATEGORIES:Outreach/Community LOCATION:Minnesota State Fairgrounds\, Agriculture Horticulture Building\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States GEO:44.978826;-93.169798 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Agriculture Horticulture Bu ilding\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE= Minnesota State Fairgrounds:geo:44.978826,-93.169798 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@minnesotamycologicalsociety.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260713T180727Z URL:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/events/2026-fall-foray-camping -weekend/ SUMMARY:2026 Fall Foray Camping Weekend DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n2026 Fall Foray Camping Weekend\n\n\n\n\nCamping and forays at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park\, MN\n\n\n\n\n This is a paid weekend event with forays and camping for MMS members only  - no guests\, no plus-ones. Full details can be found on the registratio n site. Registration will open on Friday\, July 24 at 7 pm.\n\n\n\nNote to members: Registration links are sent via MMS emails. After the 'registrat ion opens' announcement is sent\, these links can be found at the bottom o f the "MMS Upcoming Events" block in each email. Access codes will also be provided if required.  \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a great Spring Foray C amping Weekend\, the Minnesota Mycological Society is officially bringing back a Fall Camping Weekend — and this time\, we’re conquering brand-n ew territory! Get ready for this \;Fall Foray Camping Weekend. This is n’t just another foray\; it’s a full-throttle\, rustic autumn adventur e with your favorite fellow foragers.\n\n\n\nWhy This Trip Will Be Legenda ry:\n\n\n\n\nNew Terrain\, Ultimate Flexibility: \;We are taking over a group campsite at Lake Vermilion that welcomes \;both RVs and tents! Choose your own camping adventure.\n\n\n\nDeep-Earth Exploration: \;T his park boasts incredible modern amenities\, rich history\, and the ultim ate highlight: \;underground mine tours!\n\n\n\nPeak Autumn Vibes:&nbs p\;We are timing this perfectly with the \;absolute peak of fall color s. Imagine hunting for fungi surrounded by a canopy of blazing golds and r eds\, perfect for post-foray hikes and bike rides.\n\n\n\n\nWarning: Spots Will Fly!\n\n\n\nRegistration will open on Friday\, July 24 at 7 pm. Be o n the lookout for your member email with the registration link at 6 pm the same day. Registration will close for this event on Friday\, September 4 at 7 pm.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, grab your gear\, prep your baskets\, and get r eady to make some unforgettable fall memories!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotamycologicalsociety.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2026/07/LakeVermilionSP-entranceSign.jpg CATEGORIES:Forays LOCATION:Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park\, 1302 McKinley Park Rd\, Soudan\, MN\, 55782\, United States GEO:47.819438;-92.24206 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1302 McKinley Park Rd\, Sou dan\, MN\, 55782\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Lake Vermilion -Soudan Underground Mine State Park:geo:47.819438,-92.24206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR