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Winners from last year’s MMS Photo Contest
(see our Photo Galleries page for more contest winners from previous years)

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Annual MMS Private Foray Auction

All proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Mycological Society's programming and scholarships. You need not be a member to bid or win. Win a mushroom hunt with a professional forager in Minnesota. Bidding is open now! The deadline to make your bids is Saturday, March 8 at 9 AM ...

Contact Your State Legislators about Foraging Rights

Identify Your Elected Officials You can find your state legislators by visiting the Minnesota State Legislature’s website: https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/Enter your address to locate your State Senator and Representative—the first two people are who you are looking for. Choose Your Method of Contact Legislators often prefer emails or phone calls, but you can also write letters or schedule in-person meetings. Here’s how to ...

2025 Marek Turowski Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility: Current MMS membersDeadline: Monday March 31st, 2025 In 2017, the MN Mycological Society and NAMA lost one of its most dedicated and beloved members, Marek Turowski. We mourn not only the loss of Marek’s great knowledge, which he willingly shared with others, but also his spirit, and love of the camaraderie of mushroom hunting (and eating)! During his courageous battle ...

As members of the Minnesota Mycological Society, we enjoy learning about mushrooms through a variety of interests and activities. We are a welcoming family-friendly group with plenty of year-round activities like:

  • Annual photo contests
  • Forays (mushroom hunts)
  • Monthly meeting presentations
  • Annual banquet & potlucks
  • Cooking demos
  • Cultivation workshops