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Past events from 2025



February 20 (Thursday) in-person presentation by mycologist, Dr. Else Vellinga! Waukesha Public Library starting at 6:30 pm on Fascinating Mushroom Spores

February 27 (Thursday) in-person presentation on Fungi of the Amazon Basin by mycologist, Larry Evans! We will meet at Cowley Hall Rm 151 at the UW La Crosse campus - time to be determined, but will be in the evening when parking is more available.

March 2 (Sunday) our "Snowshoes and Shrooms" foray, famous for the past few years for predicting the coldest, most icicles-out-of-your-nose-est day of the year! And we did it again by first trying to schedule this for February. Join us at 10 AM to see what lichens and cold-hardy fungi there are to see at Storrs Lake Wildlife Area. Meet at the trailhead by the largest/main parking lot by the park sign. This is easy to find but as a backup here are the GPS coordinates: 42.778992, -88.918042

March 20 (Thursday) WMS on Zoom presentation by Linda Conroy on her experiences in Mexico with the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) foray - Mexico Mycelial Trails - meeting opens 6:30 PM Central, presentation begins at 7 PM Central.

April 17 (Thursday) WMS on Zoom presentation by Mike Jozwik ('Mushroom Mike') on his experiences with Morel Cultivation - Part 3 - meeting opens 6:30 PM Central, presentation begins at 7 PM Central.

April 26 (Saturday) 1st Van Loon Wildlife Area foray | "Seven Bridges" | 10AM - 12PM - hosted with Wisconsin DNR and UW La Crosse Mycology Club

​May 10  (Saturday)
 Dr. Tom Volk Memorial Foray & Potluck Picnic - Foray will meet at the Nature Center at Perrot State Park. We will be out in the woods from 10 AM to 12 PM, with a potluck/social to follow. Please feel free to join us even if you are not bringing anything to the potluck. This event is in collaboration with the UW La Crosse Mycology Club

May 11  (Sunday) South Kettle Moraine - Mothers' Day - Hopeful Morel Foray! We will be out in the woods from 10 AM to 12 PM - WMS members receive specific location by email for this one

May 15 (Thursday) WMS on Zoom presentation by Weparu Alemán on Mycopigments - meeting opens 6:30 PM Central, presentation begins at 7 PM Central.

May 17 (Saturday) North Kettle Moraine Foray | 10AM - 12PM - Members receive more details by email!

May 18 (Sunday) Rib Mountain State Park Foray | 11AM - 1PM

June 8 
(Sunday) Wyalusing State Park Foray | 10AM - 12PM


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Wisconsin Mycological Society

 Wisconsin Mycological Society (WMS) is dedicated to the study and enjoyment of mushrooms and other fungi throughout the state of Wisconsin. Education, safety, sustainability, community, and connecting with nature are our goals. 

We are affiliated with NAMA, a society that covers all of North America and includes many affiliate clubs. We also love to support regional  Wisconsin clubs and fungi related events. This includes the Madison Mycological Society, the Northwestern Wisconsin MycoEnthusiasts, and the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club.

If you run or want to start a regional group, or one focused on a unique mycological topic, please do reach out to us.


Wisconsin Mycological Society
7440 W Greenfield Ave
PO Box 14461
Milwaukee WI 53214