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Improve Your ID Skills With Quizzes

It’s tough to improve your mushroom identification skills when there are no mushrooms around and you can’t discuss ID’s in person. One thing that can help is a computerized quiz. Here are two to consider. MycoMatch Quiz MycoMatch (MatchMaker) is a wonderful, free application…

Hydnum (Hedgehog Mushrooms)

Slides of the August 27, 2018, presentation — Mushroom of the Month – Hydnum (Hedgehogs) in the Pacific Northwest — are now available. Logged in members can click here for a pdf of the slides.

About OMS

OMS is an educational and scientific organization. Its mission is to study, collect, and identify fungi, to educate members and the public in fungi identification, and to promote health and safety in the gathering and consumption of fungi.

Membership is open to anyone who is interested in mycology (the branch of science dealing with the study of fungi). Members enjoy exclusive access to online content and announcements, field trips, and mycology camps to learn from knowledgeable identifiers.

Poison Concerns?

Poison Help

Seek medical assistance immediately if you suspect mushroom poisoning of any kind. Call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

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