Mycological Society of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About
Founded in 1973, Mycological Society of Toronto is a non-profit association based in Toronto, Canada working on nature & wildlife conservation, education, science & research.
The Mycological Society of Toronto is a federally registered non-profit, volunteer-managed association of amateur mycologists and others interested in wild mushrooms and other fungi. Based in Toronto, Canada, it aims to stimulate public interest in fungi and their role in nature, and to support the conservation of wild mushrooms. Its activities include volunteer-led walks and myco-blitzes in Southern Ontario, winter speaker series, mushroom identification classes, workshops, and an annual camp. Members have access to a library of books, magazines and slides, and a quarterly newsletter, Mycelium. Non-members are welcome to attend meetings. The society was formed in 1973 by people who had taken a mushroom identification course taught by Dr. Roy Cain at the University of Toronto.
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Myco-Blitzes
Nature & Wildlife conservation
Volunteer-led walks in spring and fall, held in locations across Southern Ontario, where participants collect and study wild mushrooms and other fungi in their natural habitat.
Myco Camp
Education
A weekend camp at a location near Toronto with myco-blitzes, evening socials and a guest speaker for mushroom enthusiasts.
Speaker Series
Education
Monthly winter lectures by guest speakers on mycology and related topics, usually illustrated with slides.
Mushroom Identification Classes
Education
Classes held in September to teach members how to identify mushrooms.
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