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mycological society of san francisco home calendar membership about join renew meetings info schedule map directions mycena news about the mycena news current issue members only past issues fungus fairs info species lists posters forays photos culinary culinary group culinary group guidelines pdf cookbook education cultivation identification toxicology miscellanea history mushroom watercolors links members only latest mycena news for members only library contact upcoming events tree id workshop june 13th 2026 12 30 3 30pm teachers dr cat adams and dr leah taylor kearney topic stumped no more tree identification for mushroom hunters registration sold out mssf summer picnic july 18th 2026 12 00pm 4 00pm details in calendar next general meeting september 15th 2026 7 30 pm guest speakers tbd talk title tbd in person at the randall museum for id and social time starting at 6 30 more information the meeting will also be accessible virtually join the zoom meeting next culinary dinner september 14th 2026 5 30 pm theme potluck details registration tbd in case of poisoning usa poison control center 1 800 222 1222 mssf on social media follow us on instagram like us on facebook mycological society of san francisco navigate home about us contact information hide thumbs first previous pause next last set speed slideshow speed 5 seconds move new image set the mycological society of san francisco was founded in 1950 to promote the understanding and enjoyment of mushrooms and other fungi our mission has since expanded to preserve mycological habitats and to promote and maintain the rights of the general public to collect mushrooms for study and recreational purposes on public lands our expert taxonomists often consult with open space management agencies to identify the fungi which are found on these lands the mssf hosts a myriad of activities throughout the year our general meetings are held on the third tuesday of each month from september through may the locally active mushroom season at the randall museum in san francisco when they are being held in person when in person group events are not possible zoom meetings substitute each general meeting begins with mushroom identification book sales and announcements then features a guest speaker on a selected mycological topic our adjunct culinary group meets once a month to explore and share the culinary possibilities of wild mushrooms throughout the year we teach and sponsor classes in mushroom identification cultivation the basics of mycology microscopy cooking etc each winter the mssf creates an extensive fungus fair where we collect identify and display hundreds of mushroom species from throughout the san francisco bay area and points north and south at the heart of mssf activities are forays for identification and collection of mushrooms throughout the year we offer numerous camping forays and single day mushroom walks on occasion we conduct weekend mycological retreats with forays culinary fare identification workshops talks and slide presentations the mssf is also active in promoting mycological education and research our members assist with academic research projects we maintain a species database and an extensive mycological library and we sponsor annual scholarships for leading students of mycology we also provide toxicology and identification expertise to the california poison control system and help with the identification of mushrooms in cases of suspected poisoning mssf members are invited to join our lively and informative members only email discussion group where organizational announcements and events are posted and where much information on mycological topics is exchanged the mssf is run through the volunteer efforts of four elected officers four elected councilors numerous committee chairpersons and the general membership council meetings are conducted on the second tuesday of each month from september through may and are open to the general membership our scientific advisors are dr dennis desjardin dr else vellinga and dr brian perry about the mssf website the mssf website was the first mushroom club website in north america it went online on october 10 1995 and was created by michael wood who was webmaster from 1995 2008 the 2009 redesign of the mssf website was developed by michael wood copyright 2009 2026 mycological society of san francisco photographs copyright michael wood all rights reserved