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What is a foray?

A "foray" is a trip out into the woods and fields to search for fungi.

It is a word broad enough to cover any purpose you might have for doing this: scientific research, nature appreciation, and artistic interests as well as "collecting for the pot", to eat.

All WMS forays will have at least 1 designated expert foray leader to guide the group, be available at a table talk at the end of the hike, and help compile a species list for each site.

Some sites may have rules against foraging to eat (for example Milwaukee County Parks) but we will generally only pick sites where all fungi collection is accepted and will alert members to any restrictions.

Single day forays are open to all of WMS & to your guests... no RSVP needed unless specifically requested. These forays will vary from site to site, but often will involve collecting mushrooms for scientific, artistic and culinary use and being able to venture off trail. Some exact meeting places are To Be Determined so we can scout for the best spot and will be sent to WMS members by email and updated here very close to the dates.

Our larger foray retreats go over multiple days, and will have sign up required (limited space). Sign up goes toward paying for multiple mycologists as foray leaders & extra materials for events only available to those at these events.

These retreat forays include:
- Hiles Foray, which we aim to keep on the third weekend in July, in & around Hiles, WI
- Tri County Foray, which tends to be August or September in & around Cumberland, WI
- Northwoods Foray, which tends to be August or September, in & around Cable, WI
- Rustic Camping Foray, which tends to be August or September, in & around Bayfield, WI

Check our current Events Page for the latest schedule details.

All 4 of these events occur over a Thursday to Sunday schedule, with day passes also available for Friday and Saturday (when the bulk of the event occurs).

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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.
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 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.

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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