Enjoy a short video from Taylor Lockwood, see link below

I have a new, short video you might like featuring bioluminescent mushrooms and quasi-classical music. It's a small taste from my upcoming North American tour next year.

Spirits of the Forest

Taylor

Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world

In case you have not heard Paul Stamets talk, just go to below link and enjoy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world.html

“Mushroom Matchmaker” at SCMS Meeting on Wednesday, November 13th

Wednesday, November 13th:

Membership meeting at 7:30 PM, Everett Housing Building, 1401 Poplar Street, Everett

Presentation: “Mushroom Matchmaker” by Dr. Ian Gibson from Victoria, B.C.

Come and listen to the presentation of “Mushroom Matchmaker”, a mushroom identification tool. Author will discuss workings of the tool and how to access and use it.

Christian Schwarz: Mycology into the 21st Century

Here is a very interesting talk about what  the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz is trying to document all the mushrooms growing in the county. There is lot more information in the talk that can pertain to other parts of the country and some fascinating data. It is almost an hour and a half long but if you want to know more about fungi and fungi projects that need to be done: Watch it! It might open your eyes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFs8aKO8vcc

All-Sound Foray Announcement

The Kitsap Peninsula Mycology Society cordially invites you to an All-Sound Foray on Saturday November 2nd, 9:30 AM - 5 PM, northwest of Shelton in the south Olympic National Forest.

We will be socializing with other clubs from around the Sound, and hunting 'shrooms! This will be great opportunity to both foray and mingle with other area mycotopiates.

Please register at:

http://www.kitsapmushrooms.org/2013_asf_foray/

This reserves your space, helps us greatly with coordination, and provides us with your email address for sending out further detailed information.

Please note that registration ends Thursday October 24th, 9PM. 

Knitting and Nature

Here is another interesting sight:

http://www.bromeleighad.com/

Massive mushrooms and zombie fungi

Check out this interesting 5 minute video about fungi and art.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24473667

Female and Fungi Website

Mushroom lovers, here is another new website with a slight twist. Check it our and decide if it is of interest to you.

http://femaleandfungi.com/

Couple interesting mushroom articles in New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/03/us/faded-dreams-of-riches-drive-pursuit-of-a-celebrated-fungus.html

http://nyti.ms/18y7Ip2

Fall Foray Information is now available on the website.

SCMS members can see the updated information on the first 3 fall forays (Sept 21st, 28th and Oct 5th). Just go to our website www.scmsfungi.org and log into Members Only section than click on "Latest News and Foray Updates".

Video on mycologist Tom Volk from UW LaCrosse, recounting his health journey and remarkable recovery

 Below is a video link on mycologist Tom Volk from UW LaCrosse, recounting his health journey and remarkable recovery: Tom was a guest speaker at one of our meetings a few years back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uONRTsReox8

SCMS April Meeting and Foray News

Just a reminder about our next meeting next Wednesday. It is our Annual SCMS Plant Sale meeting, a fund raiser for the club. Please bring your donated plants to this meeting, after the snack break Anna will start the plant sale auction.

Wednesday, April 10th: Membership meeting starts at

7:30 PM. Meeting location: Everett Housing Building,

1401 Poplar Street, Everett. Annual Plant Sale.

Latest foray news can be found in "Members Only" section at our website: www.scmsfungi.org

Sparlin Memorial Service, Saturday March 9th

Long time SCMS members, Bob and Audrey Sparlin passed away in February of this year. The memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt in Everett at noon.