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The
Wisconsin Mycological Society

Calendar of Forays-Events-Dinners-Lectures
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Wisconsin Mycological Society's
Midsummer's Foray

Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: John Steinke

Meet at the ranger station on Hwy 59 between Eagle and Palmyra, at 9:45am. We will leave at 10:00 sharp. Bring a lunch.

Directions from Milwaukee:
- I-94 West to Hwy 67
- Hwy 67 South (Left) to Hwy 59 (Eagle)
- Hwy 59 West (Right) 3 miles
to Kettle Moraine State Forest South

Or
- I-43 South to Hwy 83
- Hwy 83 North (Right) to County NN
- County NN West (Left) to Hwy 59 (Eagle)
- Hwy 59 West (Left) 3 miles
to Kettle Moraine State Forest South

From Madison:
- I-94 East to Hwy 67
- Hwy 67 South (Right) to Hwy 59 (Eagle)
- Hwy 59 West (Right) 3 miles
to Kettle Moraine State Forest South
For questions, contact John Steinke at (262) 363-7407.
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Second Annual Northwoods Foray
at Lost Lake State Park, Wisconsin


Friday, July 23-Sunday, the 25th, 2010
Foray Leader: Britt Bunyard

This year, the WMS has secured the Little Pine Motel and Resort, Hwy 32 in Hiles, WI (phone 888-541-4150) as our home base. Other accommodations can be found in Iron River, MI (about 30 min from foray site) or you may wish to camp at Lost Lake (first come first served—it is strongly recommended that you arrive by mid day Friday to secure a spot). Chanterelle Lake (Lost Lake) is about 250 miles north of Milwaukee, around 4.5 hours drive.

Foray goers should plan to arrive Friday afternoon or evening, for check in. Potluck dinner and cocktails (BYO) for early arrivals around the campfire. Saturday morning will be potluck breakfast (coffee and tea provided) on picnic tables followed by a morning foray. Likewise, following a potluck lunch, there will be afternoon foraying for the hardy…others may want to beat the heat in the lake. Following the afternoon foray, we will have our banquet, included with your registration fees.

Fees
Fee for the Foray is pretty simple. The WMS is not paying for this, only those attending the Foray. Fees cover Saturday dinner, lectures, morning coffee/tea. Foray goers must secure they’re own lodging arrangements (but this allows you to be more flexible according to needs, costs and whether you prefer to camp or not).

$20.00 / person (10yrs old and up) for Saturday nite dinner & guest lecturer

For questions or registration contact:
Britt Bunyard at 262.677.0876 (phone); bbunyard@wi.rr.com (email)
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2010 Annual Photo Phoray
At Scuppernong Nature Trail

Saturday, August 21st, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: Chuck Fonaas

Come join us for the 2010 version of the Annual Photo Phoray.
Once again, it will be held at the Scuppernong Nature Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.

Directions:
From Eagle, take Hwy 67 north to ZZ. Turn left on ZZ to trail entrance across from the Ottawa Recreation Area. Bring your camera, but as always, this foray is open to all. We'll hit the trail at 10 am.
Remember that this is a fee area.

For questions contact: Chuck Fonaas at (414) 328-0458

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2010 Mushroom Madness
at The Polish Center of Wisconsin
www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010, 10am -4:00pm

Spend the day learning about mushrooms at Mushroom Madness, cosponsored by the Wisconsin Mycological Society. Learn to identify edible mushrooms in the wild and how to cultivate them at home. Watch cooking demonstrations using mushrooms and enjoy an assortment of foods made with mushrooms available for purchase throughout the day. Listen to experts on mushroom-related topics.

Location:

Polish Center of Wisconsin
6941 South 68th Street
Franklin, WI 53132

Admission: $3.00 for adults; children 12 and under are free.
Seniors, PHA members and Mycological Society members are $2.
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WMS Brighton Dale Park Foray
Near Kansasville,Wisconsin

Saturday, September 11th, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: Dave Menke

Brighton Dale Park is a small pocket located in the northeast section of the Richard Bong Recreation Area, north of the Brighton Dale Links golf course in Kenosha County.

Directions:
Take I-94 south toward Chicago. Take exit 335 for Hwy 11 west (Durand Avenue).
Travel about 8 miles west to Hwy 75 (S. Beaumont Avenue).
Turn left (south) on Hwy 75.
Travel approximately 2.7 miles to the Brighton Dale Links golf course entrance on the right.
Enter parkway and stay to the right until you reach the first parking lot, north of the golf course.

Brighton Dale Map Link

For questions contact Dave: dmenke@wi.rr.com

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WMS Walking Iron County Park Foray
Near Mazomanie in Dane County

Saturday, September 18th, 2010,
10:00am, North Parking Lot
Foray Leaders: Steve & Adrienne Nelsen

Walking Iron has some of the best unplowed dry prairie left in Dane County, as well as restored dry prairie and dry woods on the parking lot level. This area has some of the best stomach fungus diversity, and the lower level, along Marsh Creek, some of the best Bolete and Cortinarius diversity I know about. A partial list of summer and fall that species that I have photographed at Walking Iron is available, but not attached here.
Directions: The map shows the general area of Walking Iron, in the northwestern corner of Dane County. Continue west on Hwy 14 past Mazomanie, its industrial park, and the cemetery. Take the next right (north), on Mahocker Rd past the railroad tracks and turn left (west) on Hudson Road, go through the metal truss bridge, then right (north) onto Beckman Rd. Look for cranes on the right side of Beckman road. Go 3/4 miles on Beckman to the North Parking Lot on the right. Bring a lunch; we usually collect till noon, eat lunch and look at finds, and often those interested go somewhere close in the afternoon.

For questions, contact Steve: nelsen@chem.wisc.edu, evening phone: (608) 231-1745

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A Celebration of Autumn: Fall's Mushrooms & Harvest
at The Riversite Restaurant


www.riversiterestaurant.com

11120 N. Cedarburg Road, Mequon
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
6:00pm Cash Bar, 7:00pm Seating

It is time once again for our annual Fall Mushroom Dinner at the Riversite Restaurant, hosted by Chef Thomas Peschong. This is our tenth year! Chef Peschong's menu will be posted on the WMS website when complete.

The price of the dinner will be $45 (incl. tax & gratuity).

Reservations must be made and confirmed no later than Thursday, September 16, 2010.
Phone or e-mail reservations can be made, but reservations must be made and paid prior to the dinner.

Please provide some type of contact information (phone number, or e-mail) so your dinner reservation can be confirmed!

Checks should be made out to WMS
and mailed to:

John Fetzer
W379 S4816 W. Pretty Lake Rd.
Dousman, WI 53118

Phone: (262) 431-4720 or Email: Jpfetzer@aol.com

Please remember, CHECKS ARE TO MADE OUT TO WMS, not made out to John Fetzer!

Please do not call the restaurant for reservations.

The Riversite Restaurant is located at 11120 N. Cedarburg Road, roughly the southeast
corner of Mequon Road and Hwy. 57.

Chef Thomas Peshong Article


Riversite Restaurant
'A Celebration of Autumn' Menu


COURSE 1

LAST MAY'S MOREL AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

COURSE 2

FIELD & FOREST'S SHIITAKE TART
w/ sherry jus & mixed greens


COURSE 3

CHAR-GRILLED SEA SCALLOP
w/ asparagus & chanterelle


COURSE 4

CHAR-GRILLED BISTRO STEAK
w/ sautéed crimini & Vidalia, smashed potato
& sweet corn relish


COURSE 5

CARAMELIZED BANANA CUSTARD TART
w/ porcini ice cream & caramel


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WMS Tenth Annual Sami Saad Memorial Foray at
North Kettle Moraine State Forest, Mauthe Lake

Saturday, September 25th, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: Martin Sendera

Please join WMS on this foray into the Mauthe Lake State Park. This site provides a wide variety of fungal environments, from rolling hills and kettles, to marsh/wetlands and lake. This is WMS' tenth memorial foray to honor Sami Saad, a longtime WMS member. This was one of Sami's favorite foray locations.

Directions:
From downtown Kewaskum; at the intersection of US Hwy 45 and State Hwy 28
Take State Hwy 28 east about ½ mile to County Hwy S (just past the river).
Follow County Hwy S; it will turn right about 2 miles down the road, and then turn left a little less than 2 miles further (in New Fane).
Continue on County Hwy S, approx. 2 ½ miles, to County Hwy GGG.
Turn left on County Hwy GGG and follow about a mile to the park entrance.

Bring a picnic lunch - there are several nice picnic areas where we will identify our finds.
An annual admission sticker, or a daily pass, will be required.

For questions, contact Martin: (414) 643-0070 or email: smarty_mjs@yahoo.com

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WMS Tula Erskine and Fred Hainer
Memorial Foray at Point Beach State Park

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: Chuck Soden

Please join WMS for our annual Tula Erskine and Fred Hainier Memorial Foray
into Point Beach State Park. Bring a picnic lunch - we can eat while we try to identify our finds.
A valid Wisconsin State Park sticker (annual or daily) is required.

Directions: From I-43 north of Manitowoc, take Exit 154 and head east on State Hwy 310.
Follow State Hwy 310 into Two Rivers until it meets State Hwy 42 (about 9 miles).
Turn left onto State Hwy 42.
Take Hwy 42 north (winding through town) until it meets County Hwy O.
Take County Hwy O until you reach Point Beach State Park.

Our foray will start from the parking lot just inside the park entry point at 10:00 a.m.

For questions, contact Chuck Soden: (262) 495-2117.

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WMS Coral Woods Conservation Area Foray

Saturday, October 9th, 2010, 10:00am
Foray Leader: Bob Kaplan

Please join WMS for our eighth foray into the Coral Woods Conservation Area in Illinois. Coral Woods is about 400 acres of old sugar maples (some 70-100 yrs. old) and our fall favorite, oaks.

Bring a picnic lunch - we will gather under a shelter (in case of inclement weather) while trying to identify our finds. We hope our friends from the Illinois Mycological Society can join us for this foray into their home turf.

Directions: The Coral Woods is located in the McHenry County Conservation District.

From Wisconsin, find Hwy 12 as it enters Illinois.
Follow Hwy 12 to Hwy 173; taking Hwy 173 west into the town of Hebron.
Take Hwy 47 south toward Woodstock.
Follow Hwy 47 through Woodstock and turn west on Hwy 176.
Watch for Union Rd, taking it south until it dead ends into East Coral Rd.
Note: Union Road heads west at the stop sign in town. Don't follow it, just keep on going straight. The road is now called Northrop.
Turn right onto Coral Road and take it across Hwy 20.
Go to first street and turn right.
There will be a sign pointing you on to Coral Woods Conservation Area.

For questions, contact: Bob Kaplan at (847) 740-0978.

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