Avoiding Mistakes Poisoning

Poisoning

If mushroom poisoning is suspected, keep some sample specimens in the refrigerator for identification purposes. Call a poison control center or your local hospital or medical center. The phone number for the poison control center in Milwaukee is 414-266-2222.

If You Suspect a Poisoning
If you suspect you have consumed a poisonous mushroom, contact a physician, the closest hospital ER, poison control center, or dial 911, depending on the severity of the reaction.
US Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
The North American Mycological Association (NAMA) has information that may also be of help. Click here.

We do not ID mushrooms through this website.
If you are in need of an ID consider uploading quality photos with multiple views of your specimen and descriptions of your find to Mushroom Observer or iNaturalist including our projects or post in Wild Food Wisconsin or Mushroom Identification Group.

If you contact us and provide a way to get back to you, we may be able to provide suggestions for more identification resources you can use. You are always responsible for your own decisions taken on the basis of identification resources.

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

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