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Wisconsin Mycological Society

The WMS offers guided forays into the woods in Wisconsin and Illinois.
On forays, one learns how to identify various species of fungi.

Saturday, October 13, 2007
WMS Coral Woods Conservation Area Foray


With little rain, the woods were quite dry, somewhat unusual for the time of year. Some large specimens of Jack O Lanterns (Omphalotus illudens) and Hen of the Woods (Grifola Frondosa) were collected, though the Grifola was rather dried out and past their prime for cooking.


The brightly colored Jack O'Lantern glows at night. The gills luminesce. Sometimes mistaken for Chanterelles, this is a poisonous fungi.


Foray leader Bob(left) and Dann with
Jack O'Lantern (left) and Hen of The Woods.


Photos by Judy Kaplan & Steve Shapson


Kevin with Jack O'Lantern.

Rosie and Matt take off into the woods.

"For heaven's sake Steve, there's nobody home."

Delicious Deviled Eggs with Maitake & Pesto.

Some members from the Illinois Mycological Assoc. join in on the foray.