Welcome

The Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) is a non-profit group dedicated to learning about local mushrooms, and educating the public about the vast and diverse world of fungi.

Emergency mushroom identification

We sponsor a variety of mushroom-related activities and services open to the general public, including free emergency mushroom identification for concerned citizens of Sonoma County.

Once you learn to identify and know these delightful creatures, recreational collecting can become a lifelong and healthy hobby. The fun starts with a tiny spore!

Visit the SOMA Facebook page!


Donate to the SOMA Scholarship Fund

Please donate to SOMA and support our scholarships. We have awarded $50,000 in scholarships in the last four years!

SOMA Calendar has all upcoming meetings and forays!

Monthly General Meetings:

3rd Thursdays from Sept to May, open to the public.
Watch past speakers on the Facebook SOMA Page

Lions Mane Cultivation Workshop with John Grant

Date: Sun April 2nd, 2023 - 10am to 2pm
Where: Jewels of the Forest
175 Pleasant Hill Ave N, Sebastopol CA 95472
Registration is OPEN Cost: $60 per person

In this hands-on class, you will get hands-on experience with cultivating your own Lion's Mane mushrooms. You will prepare your own mushroom substrate, inoculate it with Lion's Mane spawn, and monitor the growth of your mushrooms.

SOMA Mushroom Forays - Salt Point State Park

Monthly forays on Saturday following the Thursday meetings. Salt Point forays start from Woodside Campground at 9:45am.
Bring a dish to share, SOMA will provide hot main course!

No forays scheduled for now... But we're considering options!


THANK-YOU to everyone who participated in a very successful SOMA Camp!
Registration for SOMA Camp 2024 opens on
October 15, 2023 (National Mushroom Day!)

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