Category: Education

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.

Learn how to do mushroom microscopy at home!

Are you interested in learning more about mushroom microscopy, but don’t know where to begin? This free online tutorial covers pretty much everything you’ll want to know to get started and delve in deep. Thanks to M. No-Line for putting together this extremely helpful…

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.

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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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