Sonoma County Mycological Association

Upcoming events sponsored by the Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) and other mycology groups.

First Wednesday of Each Month

SOMA Board Meetings. SOMA Board meetings are open to attendance by current SOMA club members. For time and location contact President Justin Reyes send us an email.

2021 SOMA Monthly Meetings Online using Zoom

Watch Past SOMA Meetings on Facebook/SOMAmushrooms.org

Apr

Lions Mane Cultivation Workshop with John Grant

Location: 175 Pleasant Hill Avenue North Sebastopol, CA 95472
Date/Time: Sunday, April 2nd 2023 from 10am to 2pm PDT

Registration is Open on EventBrite. Cost is $60.00 per person.

Welcome to the Lion's Mane Mushroom Growing Workshop! In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of growing Lion's Mane mushrooms, also known as Hericium erinaceus, from start to finish.
During this workshop, you will learn about the lifecycle of the Lion's Mane mushroom, the best growing conditions, different types of substrate that can be used, and the equipment needed for successful cultivation. 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.

Lion's Mane mushrooms are a unique and tasty culinary delight, with a flavor similar to that of seafood. They are also known for their medicinal properties, as they contain compounds that may help support cognitive function, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.

2023 Wild Mushroom Forays at Salt Point State Park

Wild Mushroom Forays at Salt Point State Park

Cost: Free for members, $25 for non-members, children under 12 are free.

Day Use parking fee at Salt Point State Park is $8 per vehicle. When the Woodside ranger kiosk is not staffed, please use the Brown Metal Self Registration Box in front of the kiosk. Envelopes are provided.

Wild mushroom forays at Salt Point State Park will be monthly on Saturday following the meetings.

No forays scheduled at this time... But we're working on it!

FunDiS Project

Find and document 20 rare and potentially threatened fungi on the West Coast.
Scientists and conservationists need more data on these fungi.
Your high quality observations can make a difference!

Join the iNaturalist Project or the Mushroom Observer project and share your observations there. This project has been extended to cover 20 species for 3-5 years. Review the pilot project assessment.
Bi-monthly Newsletter Funga Decoded. Join the mailing list.

Mycological Society of San Francisco

Links: Calendar - Annual Membership is $20
Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month from September thru May
Events: Mendocino Woodlands Camp Foray: Veterans Day weekend
MSSF Fungus Faire: January 29, 2023 Diablo Valley College, Horticulture Department, Pleasant Hill.

Mycological Society of Marin

Links: News - Foraging Calendar - Annual Basic Membership is $40
Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month from September thru May
New website! Foraging events and meeting will be scheduled soon.
“WILD IN MARIN” Fungus Festival in December (TBD)

Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz

Links: Events Overview - Annual Membership is $20
Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month from September thru May
Events: Alaska Foray - Probably August.
Albion Field Station Saturday night potluck - December (TBD)
FFSC Fungus Fair - January (TBD)