BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vancouver Mycological Society - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vanmyco.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Mycological Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20241205T225659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T225659Z UID:2809-1733857200-1733868000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Entomopathogenic Fungi of Eastern North America (ON ZOOM) DESCRIPTION:About Rowan Nygard:\nRowan Nygard grew up exploring the creeks and forests around the Eno River in Durham\, North Carolina. There he found a deep appreciation of nature and a desire to know more about the natural world around him. As a photographer and community scientist\, he has immersed himself in the study of ecology\, with a focus on mycology and the ways that plants\, animals\, and fungi interact. Rowan is a passionate educator and hopes to demystify the minutiae so that everyone can better witness the magic of ecology. \nEntomopathogenic Fungi of Eastern North America\nTuesday\, December 10th online via Zoom @ 7pm PST\nThis lecture is based on a niche evolutionary group of fungi that infect and kill insects\, resulting in incredible ecological interactions and beautiful\, sculptural fruiting bodies. Over the last three years Rowan has found 20 undescribed species of Entomopathogenic fungi in Southeastern Pennsylvania and further south in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. Gain the tools necessary to make informed and appreciative scientific observations of your own! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82330792028?pwd=r9Pc4f6C1d4yhBDBCPq8EgxfravWPZ.1 \nMeeting ID: 823 3079 2028\nPasscode: 987996 URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/entomopathogenic-fungi-of-eastern-north-america-on-zoom/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250204T001153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T001153Z UID:2832-1739300400-1739311200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Richard Winder DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb 11th\nRenowned writer Richard Winder will be coming all the way from Sooke to bring us a very special presentation.\nTuesday\, February 12th 7pm @ Floral Hall \nMushrooms for All Seasons:\nWritten by retired mycologist Richard Winder\, Mushrooms for all Seasons is a presentation covering biological\, ecological\, historical\, and nutritional information for popular edible mushrooms. Rather than guiding ID\, the talk instead delves into facts and stories illuminating mushrooms available in western Canada and beyond. Grouped by season\, a collection of savory and enjoyable recipes is also presented. His book of the same name features classical and modern dishes and there are notes on basic cooking methods and preparations like duxelles and sauces. Whether they are wild-harvested or purchased at the grocery store\, mycophiles are sure to find a celebration of some of their favourite fungi. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what Spring fungal finds are at the February display. \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! you can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nTime: Feb 11\, 2025 07:30 PM PST\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81841085993?pwd=4G3PVmbXf1ja3Ye8dxSDXjkWDJTcqz.1 \nMeeting ID: 818 4108 5993\nPasscode: 680758 \nWe kindly ask that you do not use the online chat during the presentation until the Q&A portion\, as it obstructs the screen for folks viewing the talk in person! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-richard-winder/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250221T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250204T001418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T001418Z UID:2834-1740159000-1740175200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:AGM + Survivor’s Banquet DESCRIPTION:February 21st: AGM and Survivor’s Banquet \nIf you are receiving this email\, it means that you are a member in good standing and have the opportunity to participate in our AGM from February 21st to February 28th. The AGM will be held virtually\, with some in person delivery for those who wish to participate physically. \nEvery year\, our club holds a general meeting during which club business including the election of next year’s club Officers (President\, Vice President\, Treasurer and Secretary) and Directors (members of the Board of Directors) take place. We must have this meeting to maintain our status with the BC Societies Registries\, the provincial government organization overseeing the operation of organizations such as ours. The covid-19 pandemic has altered the normal schedule of the AGM as well as precluded the usual way of conducting it\, so the current officers\, with the agreement of Directors (consulted by telephone)\, have agreed on an electronic method for transacting the minimum equivalent of an AGM for 2024/5 (instructions below). \nThe two items of business are: (1) Election of the slate of nominees submitted by the Nominating Committee for Officers and Directors and (2) Review and approval of the 2024 financial report. \nAll VMS members in good standing are eligible to vote and the voting is open from 00h00 on February 21st to 23h59 February 28th. This period will commence during our Survivor’s Banquet\, where we will go over the financial report in person and take floor nominations. \nDuring that time\, logged-in members will be able to: \n View a financial report from the club’s treasurer\n Elect the next Board of Directors \nYou can cast your vote only once on each item of business\, and you must complete it for both items at the same time. Votes cannot be changed after they are submitted. Item (1) is carried if the slate receives a simple majority of all votes cast within the allotted time; item (2) requires a 75% majority. “Family” memberships are entitled to one vote per item. \nYou now have 3 weeks to apply to be part of the next board of directors. We highly encourage applications for: President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary. To do so\, please complete this form. Visit https://vanmyco.org/gov/ if you’d like more background. Valid nominees must have been a member of the VMS for more than one year\, be seconded by another member\, and must accept their nomination. \nIn addition to the slate developed by the Nomination Committee\, members are free to be nominated from the floor. Floor nominees must be a) eligible\, b) seconded by another member\, and c) consent to their nomination. To initiate a floor nomination\, please come to our September meeting in person (details to come). \nEligibility for Board Member Position:\n– At least 18 years of age\n– Capable of managing your own affairs\n– Not undergoing bankruptcy\n– Have not been convicted of fraud or corporate offense within the last five years\n– Have been a member in good standing for at least one year \n—- \nSurvivor’s Banquet is a true potluck feast\, “catered” by members\, for members and their guests. See below for more information. (If you are not currently a member or your membership has expired\, memberships can be taken out at the event.) Members are allowed to bring one guest. Entry is by donation\, with a suggested donation of $5 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). \nMore details: \n Event starts at 5:30 pm at Floral Hall with Happy Hour appetizers\, spreads\, soups\, etc. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm. We may be playing music after dinner if you wish to bring an instrument. We can occupy the space until 10 pm.\n Bring a dish to share with several people\, either an appetizer\, soup\, main or side dish\, salad\, or dessert. Also\, bring a serving utensil or two. (Points for fungi-based dishes\, especially dessert.) Please bring a list of ingredients.\n There is no real kitchen in the hall\, just a small microwave\, so be creative in keeping your dish warm. Tables will be set up to leave your contribution.\n Please bring your own plate\, bowl\, cup utensils\, etc. to use\, as well as any centerpiece or other table decor you’d like to add. Seating is “open” at tables for eight.\n Due to current circumstances\, we highly encourage mask use and social distancing when not seated. \nWe will also be hosting mushroom trivia again this year! Together with the guests at your table\, you’ll be able to flex your mycological knowledge. Prizes will be announced at the ev \nIf you would like to attend\, please register through our Google form by Feb 18th at the latest: \nhttps://forms.gle/njDK87QcK4WDhD1q9 \nSpace is limited\, and you will be notified if you have been waitlisted. Please let me know ASAP if you are no longer able to attend. \nIf you have any questions or difficulty accessing the form\, please email me at president@vanmyco.com URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/agm-survivors-banquet/ CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250225T171605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T162907Z UID:2851-1741719600-1741726800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Mushrooms + Culture of Greece with Olga Tzogas  DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting: Mushrooms + Culture of Greece with Olga Tzogas \nTuesday\, March 11th \nOlga Tzogas started her love affair with Fungi and plants over 15 years ago\, with the help and guidance of family\, teachers and community. In 2011\, Smugtown Mushrooms was started\, which provides cultivation supplies to grow mushrooms\, indoors or outdoors\, for food or for medicine. Olga has taught hundreds of folks how to grow mushrooms\, make medicine and learn about the glory of Fungi and the natural world. Alongside the collaboration of the collective\, The Mycelium Underground\, Olga helped create the New Moon Mycology Summit in 2018. She was a core organizer for the 2016 Radical Mycology Convergence and the MycoSymbiotics Festival from 2015-17. Annually\, Olga returns to her ancestral homeland to guide small groups immersed in land based and traditional knowledge of the country of Greece\, highlighting the fungi and plants there. \nMushrooms + Culture of Greece \nMarch 11th\, 7pm @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak st.) \nExperience and take a visual journey into the diverse and lush natural world of Greece. Ancient forests\, traditional land based living still exist\, providing a rich culture weaved within nature itself. Connections to fungi are ever present and it’s only gaining more attention. Take a look into the relationships the locals have with certain species of mushrooms\, plants\, & their recipes for use. Olga Tzogas of Smugtown Mushrooms\, based in Rochester\, NY returns to her ancestral home to learn and connect deeper to the mycelial communities\, and the people still practicing traditional ways of life or those creating a new.  Greece is typically pictured by bluebird skies and matching crystalline seascapes\, but Greece is home to lush dense forests of several Oak species\, Chestnut\, Beech\, Fir\, Sycamores and Pine to name a few. The life they harbor is exquisite. See the similarities of fungal life that are shared on both continents. Together we see a visual depiction of the funga\, flora + fauna of this diverse ecological haven of the country of Greece. \n  \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what Spring finds are at the March display. \n  \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \n  \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! you can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \n  \nTopic: March Meeting\nTime: Mar 11\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85361195452?pwd=ERgv22FfwgCr3wrAlLsytAD9ic4kvq.1 \nMeeting ID: 853 6119 5452\nPasscode: 412892 URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushrooms-and-culture-of-greece/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250328T195045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T232920Z UID:2883-1744138800-1744149600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:AGM/ Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mycology legend and founding member Paul Kroeger will be presenting: \nMushroom Misadventures: How people get into trouble eating mushrooms\, tales from poison control. Tuesday\, April 8th @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak st.) 7pm \nThis is a rundown on notable mushroom exposures from the past couple of years and will help to illustrate common mistakes that lead to illness from eating wild\, and occasionally cultivated\, mushrooms. \nPaul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over thirty-five years and is a founding member of the Vancouver Mycological Society. He has been involved in many projects and studies about diverse aspects of mushrooms\, gaining knowledge about fungal ecology\, biochemistry of toxic\, hallucinogenic\, medicinal\, and edible mushrooms. Years of experience have created unique insights and understanding of fungal life-ways and interactions in temperate ecosystems. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:35 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what Spring finds are at the April display. \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! You can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \nTopic: April Meeting\nTime: Apr 8\, 2025 07:20 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88626152680?pwd=kMDw3sboh4vureamM2YkaQlkaGoFAr.1\nMeeting ID: 886 2615 2680\nPasscode: 096863 \nAGM REMINDER \nAs a valued member in good standing\, you are invited to attend the Vancouver Mycological Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday\, April 8 at 7:00 PM at Floral Hall.\nThe AGM is held during the first quarter of our regular scheduled monthly meeting. \nPlease note: Voting will take place ONLY IN PERSON and only during the AGM. (No online option is available) \nEach year\, the VMS holds an AGM to conduct essential club business\, including: \n Election of Officers (President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary) \n Election of Directors (members of the Board) \n Review and approval of the financial report \nThis meeting is required to maintain our status with the BC Societies Registry. Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic\, the current Officers and Board—after consultation—have approved a streamlined process to ensure we meet our obligations for 2024/25.\n? Interested in Joining the Board?? \nIf you would like to run for a Board position\, we are accepting applications until April 6\, 2025. We encourage nominations for the roles of President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, and Secretary. **We are specifically looking to find a new Treasurer! There will be training from the previous Treasurer (Tom Balog)** \nWe encourage all members who are interested to get involved!\nEven if you do not join the board this year there is lots of room to learn about how the board functions\, how we organize events and get involved! \nTo apply\, please complete the form at: https://forms.gle/H38pL3kauE6dvfYw5\nMore info at: https://vanmyco.org/gov/ \nNomination Requirements: \n Must have been a member in good standing for at least one year \n Must be seconded by another member \n Must accept the nomination \nIn addition to the slate presented by the Nominating Committee\, members may also be nominated from the floor during the AGM. Floor nominations must meet the same eligibility criteria and be seconded with the nominee’s consent. Details for floor nominations will be shared closer to the meeting date.\nBoard Member Eligibility: \n At least 18 years old \n Capable of managing personal affairs \n Not currently bankrupt \n No fraud or corporate convictions in the past five years \n A VMS member in good standing for at least one year \nWe hope to see you at the meeting and encourage your involvement in shaping the future of the VMS! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/agm-monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250502T172130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T181835Z UID:2909-1747162800-1747173600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Edible Mushroom Identification DESCRIPTION:This month\, we are welcoming yet another talented island mycologist to speak for us. Please join us Tuesday\, May 13th at Floral Hall for a special presentation on edible fungi. \nPast President and VP of the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society (SVIMS)\, mycology enthusiast Melanie Hess loves to teach the introduction of how to identify mushrooms. In this exciting talk about foraging\, we will explore how to identify fungi for the table! We will be going over the basics of mushroom ID\, common lookalikes\, and preparation guidelines. Melanie will be focusing on the most popular mushrooms\, from Spring to Fall.  \nFloral Hall is at 5251 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC V6M 1A2 \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what unique Spring finds are at the May display. \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! You can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \nTopic: May Meeting\nTime: May 13\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81898385280?pwd=iCT1b24sMbMVSH6vjsghDaD6IbNyZc.1 \nMeeting ID: 818 9838 5280\nPasscode: 881709 URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-edible-mushroom-identificatio/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250525T183656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T183821Z UID:2932-1748772000-1748797200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Spring Mushroom Celebration DESCRIPTION:It’s another year of hosting our annual spring mushroom celebration and we couldn’t be more excited to be showing off more of Vancouver’s fungal offerings! This year\, we are switching things up to offer more interactive and engaging workshops and presentations\, including cooking demos\, dyes\, talks from experts\, and cultivation. We hope that the day will have something for everybody! Come by Floral hall to peruse the range of fungal specimens that grow in and around Vancouver\, get answers and assistance with your pressing mushroom-related curiosities\, and visit with vendors selling merch and mushrooms alike. \n \n\n\nHours: 10am to 5pm\, June 1st 2025\n \n\n\nEntry fee: $5\, kids under 12 free\n \n\n\nVenue is wheelchair accessible\n \n\n\nA reminder that this event is held in Floral Hall\, and admission is not associated with the nearby VanDusen Botanical Gardens – though their spring blooms are probably worth their own visit!\n\n\nThis event is held on Ancestral\, Traditional\, and Unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples\, including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.\n\n  URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/4th-annual-spring-mushroom-celebration/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Mushroom Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250608T034432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192336Z UID:2938-1749513600-1749599999@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Fungal Collections of the UBC Herbarium DESCRIPTION:Greetings VMS! And a big welcome to our new members from the Spring festival.. \nApologies for the late announcement this month\, I promise this one is worth the wait! \nFungal collections at the UBC Herbarium: Overview and recent developments\nPresentation by Justin Ngo\n7pm Tuesday\, June 10th @ Floral Hall (5251 Oak St.) \nJustin Ngo is one of two Curatorial Assistants under Karen Golinski at the Bryophyte\, Lichens\, and Fungi Collections at the UBC Herbarium\, located in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. He graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science studying predominantly plant biology\, though many of the courses he has taken as an undergraduate student have touched upon the immense physiological and molecular complexity of the fungi. Having worked at the UBC Botanical Garden and the Temporal Ecology Lab in Forestry before beginning this position\, he has had experience in handling delicate botanical material and managing large databases. \nThe UBC Herbarium in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum holds more than 91 thousand accessioned dried fungus and lichen specimens\, serving as a key resource for fungal and lichenological research\, university education and public outreach. The two collections\, which emphasize B.C. specimens\, are housed in 90 specially-designed cabinets in a unique\, publicly-accessible space. Specimen cabinets are punctuated by stunning displays\, including shadowboxes illustrating a species of Cortinarius named for Oluna Ceska\, and an artful presentation of the Sherman Brough lichen-dyed wool collection. \nUBC is part of a global effort to increase the visibility and usability of herbarium collections by making data and images available online through publicly-accessible data portals. We deeply appreciate the pioneering efforts of Dr. R.F. Scagel\, who initiated the process of recording UBC specimen metadata in 1981. With the assistance of student and community volunteers\, we have made substantial progress in processing a large backlog of specimens. Soon\, with the help from mycological community members\, we will start uniting specimen records with images from the Mushroom Observer and other sources to further facilitate biodiversity discovery and appreciation. \nDoors at 7\, Talk at 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what unique Spring finds are at the May display. \n  \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \n  \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! You can join us live through Zoom and there will be a Zoom recording in our members’ archive: \nTopic: June Meeting\nTime: Jun 10\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86901348247?pwd=BtbfWFUh8Ywynx2jlzxllQom1ioj22.1 \nMeeting ID: 869 0134 8247\nPasscode: 641695 URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-fungal-collections-of-the-ubc-herbarium/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250909T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T142642Z UID:2970-1757415600-1757455200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting/ Foray with Leah Mycelia DESCRIPTION:ID Walk at Pacific Spirit Park with Leah Mycelia\nSeptember 9th @ 11 am\nNext week\, before our monthly meeting\, we will be having a guided walk in the forest to look at the fungi of Pacific Spirit Park\, which is home to a vast and diverse fungal community. Our special guest mycologist\, Leah Bendlin will help to identify the specimens we encounter and talk about the fungal associations within our local ecosystem. \nPlease join us at the parking area (4915 W 16th Ave) at 11 am sharp on Tuesday. The walk will be on the paths only and solely for educational purposes\, leaving as little impact on the public space as possible. Feel free to bring your family\, friends\, kids\, and leashed dogs. You don’t wanna miss out on this!\n— \nCorrection for our September 9th meeting!\nOur speaker\, Leah Bendlin will be presenting a talk on mycoheterotrophic plants instead of common Fall fungi. Not to worry! We will have plenty of opportunities to learn about Fall fungi in our upcoming meetings. Talk description: \nMarvelous Mycoheterotrophs: The Beauty and Science of Floral-Fungal Freeloaders\nIf you’ve ever been fascinated by a waxy\, alien looking plant without green parts in the woods that doesn’t even seem like it should be real\, you may have been enchanted by a marvelous mycoheterotroph! In this talk\, we’ll discuss the biology and associations of these strange looking plants that depend upon fungi for survival\, as well as some of the scientific discoveries that lead to the current understanding of how they function. Leah will also help you get to know and recognize some local species and learn how they might help us in successful mushroom hunting! \nFor more information on Tuesday’s talk\, please see our homepage!\n— \nAnnouncing MycoMap BC!\nIn collaboration with other naturalist societies across the province\, the VMS is pleased to announce the launch of a new citizen science project for BC slime molds and fungi. MycoMap BC is a project aimed at documenting fungal biodiversity in British Columbia in partnership with Mycota Lab. This initiative will allow free\, year-round DNA sequencing for mushroom and slime mould collections available to anyone in BC. Your contributions will help us better understand the unique biodiversity of our province. \nHow to Participate\nWe invite mushroom enthusiasts\, backyard collectors\, and mycologists to help us collect thousands of specimens from all regions of BC. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:\n– A collection box\n– An iNaturalist account and a camera or phone\n– A food dehydrator \nOnce your collections are dried\, you’ll ship them to our Victoria\, BC collection point. We are currently accepting all collections made in 2025. \nFor detailed protocols\, FAQs\, and shipping instructions\, please visit MycoMapBC.org You can also find a link to our iNaturalist project and a form to receive the mailing address for your specimens. \nLaunch Event\nJoin us for a virtual launch event and celebration on September 16th at 7 PM via Zoom. The event will feature guest speakers including Stephen Russell of Mycota Lab and Andy Mackinnon and Kem Luther\, authors of Mushrooms of BC. They will discuss the importance of DNA sequencing\, followed by an overview of the collection protocol. There will also be a Q&A session. \nRegister for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l0L8ztPTQjGI4cvxq17-fA \nWe will also be hosting an online mycoblitz from September 17th-24th in hopes of hitting our first 1000 specimens! Join our iNaturalist project (linked on website below)\, and start making collections to join our leaderboard. \nProject Support & Contact \nThis project is supported by the South Vancouver Island Mycological Society\, the BC Biodiversity Program\, the Metchosin Foundation\, Whistler Naturalists\, SERAL (Society for Education\, Research and Arts on the Land)\, and the Vancouver Mycological Society.\nFor any questions or to offer support\, please contact project coordinators Elora Adamson (elora.adamson@svims.club) or Ann McCall (ann.mccall@svims.club). URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-foray-with-leah-mycelia/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray,VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250912T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250615T164757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T175051Z UID:2946-1757696400-1757851200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Manning Park Foray DESCRIPTION:Hi folks! We are excited to officially announce that the VMS will be returning to Manning Park once again for our annual weekend excursion from September 12-14\, 2025. \nWe’d love for you to be there! We will have lots of fun walks\, talks\, and bonding with your fellow fungi enthusiasts! Think of it as Mushroom Summer camp. \nThe Last Resort Lodge in Manning Park boasts dorm-style shared accommodations for up to 50 people\, and comes with amenities like shared washrooms\, a communal fire pit\, a dining and lounge area\, access to pool and sauna facilities\, and an outdoor picnic area. \nThe VMS will provide breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner as well as snacks and refreshments. \nWe will be arriving at the lodge Friday evening and returning home Sunday afternoon. \nPlease note that collecting of fungi within Manning is only for scientific purposes and not for consumption or dyes (unless folks choose to gather on their own outside the park). \nPricing:\nTickets are on sale NOW and likely to sell out\, so act fast!\nAdmission: $250 pp\nWe only take e-transfer\, please be ready to send one with your name in the message once you’ve submitted the form. \nThe fees cover 6 meals\, accommodation for 2 nights\, walks with expert mycologists\, and memories to last a lifetime! \nFor insurance reasons\, all attendees must be valid VMS members (if you are receiving this email\, you are a member). To sign up or renew\, please visit our website \nWe are also offering 3 cost-reduced volunteer tickets for those who are interested in helping us serve meals and clean. Please email president@vanmyco.com for more info (first come first serve) \nAccessibility:\nMost dorms are located on the second floor\, with 2 large rooms at ground level. There is a 6″ concrete lip to get through the front door of the lodge. There are no private rooms in the lodge and a majority of the beds are bunk beds. The walks will be of varying length and difficulty and done in subgroups. Dogs are not allowed in the lodging area. \nREGISTRATION:\nIf you would like to attend\, please fill out the form below and send payment and we will send you a confirmation of your spot.\nhttps://forms.gle/6SpBQE9EM1LBpd8a6 \nFor any questions\, concerns\, or inquiries please email foray@vanmyco.com. Thank you! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/manning-park-foray/ CATEGORIES:Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T113000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250924T172521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T172521Z UID:2992-1760522400-1760527800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Mushrooms of BC Walk – Richmond Nature Park DESCRIPTION:External guided walk – see details here: https://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/aboutrnp.htm URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushrooms-of-bc-walk-richmond-nature-park/ CATEGORIES:External Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T143357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T143357Z UID:2980-1760688000-1760806800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Fungus among us – Whistler (external event) DESCRIPTION:https://www.whistlernaturalists.ca/fungus-among-us-mushroom-festival URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/fungus-among-us-whistler-external-event/ CATEGORIES:External Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T143534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T235536Z UID:2982-1761390000-1761397200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Urban Foray for Fall Show DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 25 @ Riley Park Community Garden\, 11a\,-1pm.\nemail secretary@vanmyco.com for updates/ registration information. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/urban-foray-for-fall-show/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T142900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T172720Z UID:2972-1761472800-1761498000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS Fall Mushroom Show DESCRIPTION:Hello VMS! Can you believe we are at our 44th year of hosting the Fall Mushroom Show? We are excited to announce that the big event will take place on October 26th\, from 10-5 at the Floral Hall. Expect live entertainment\, arts and crafts\, guest presentations\, and dazzling displays that are sure to impress. \nThere will be a costume contest for the best mushroom inspired outfit\, with some great prizes. You may also check out our ID table with any burning questions or ID requests for experts to handle. Our raffle will feature prizes from all the vendors of the show and some other cool swag. \nSee Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FezmKocPE/ \nAdmission is $5 and gets you access to the whole show for the day. Kids under 12 are free and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The poster\, which was made from photos from our most recent Manning excursion (big thanks to Pete)\, is attached below. Please share with your circles! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-fall-mushroom-show/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T142936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T142936Z UID:2974-1761984000-1762016400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS local foray DESCRIPTION:details TBD URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-local-foray/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20250909T143103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171939Z UID:2976-1762081200-1762099200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Richmond Nature Show DESCRIPTION:Details can be found here:\nhttps://www.richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/aboutrnp.htm URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/richmond-nature-show-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,External Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251111T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20251104T023752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T003900Z UID:3015-1762887600-1762898400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Mushrooms and People DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting: Tuesday\, September 11th \n\nI am pleased to announce that our next meeting will feature a special presentation from Paul Kroeger\, a founding member of the VMS.\n \nMushrooms and People\n \nThis eclectic talk flows through various ways people interact with mushrooms. The commercial harvest of edible wild mushrooms is discussed with excursions into medicinal mushrooms and ethno-mycology of traditional cultures. We will also learn of some unusual places and ways to look for fungi\, and some surprising things found.\n \nAbout our speaker:\n \nPaul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over thirty-five years and is a founding member of the Vancouver Mycological Society. He has been involved in many projects and studies about diverse aspects of mushrooms\, gaining knowledge about fungal ecology\, biochemistry of toxic\, hallucinogenic\, medicinal\, and edible mushrooms. Years of experience have created unique insights and understanding of fungal life-ways and interactions in temperate ecosystems.\n \n\nTuesday November 11th\, 2025 @ Floral Hall\, VanDusen Gardens (5251 Oak St.)\nDoors at 7pm\, Talk at 7:30pm\n \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what unique and abundant Fall finds are currently growing around us.\n \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-mushrooms-and-people/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20251112T005126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T005126Z UID:3023-1763294400-1763301600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Mycomap Foray DESCRIPTION:Announcement will be made at the meeting with more information\, this will be an intermediate level foray from 10-12 am starting at Mystery Falls led by Marshall focused on gathering species for the BC Mycomap project. Email foray@vanmyco.com for more information. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/intermediate-mycomap-foray/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20251121T024524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T224308Z UID:3029-1765395000-1765404000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Dec 10th Meeting: Jared “Qwustenuxun” Williams DESCRIPTION:Hello VMS members\, \nOur next meeting will be held exclusively online\, with no in-person option at VanDusen this time\, and will feature a special talk by Jared “Qwustenuxun” Williams. \nJoin Qwustenuxun\, from the Quw’utsun Nation on southern Vancouver Island\, for an evening of learning about the deep relationships Indigenous peoples have with mushrooms and the cultural protocols that guide how we harvest them. Together we’ll explore how mushrooms have been part of our food\, medicine\, and teachings\, and how these practices remind us to approach the land with respect\, reciprocity\, and care. This talk invites us to reflect on our own foraging\, and how we can walk in better relationship with the fungi and the living world around us. \nJared “Qwustenuxun” Williams is a Hul’q’umi’num language speaker\, Indigenous chef\, Salish culture educator\, and consultant from Quw’utsun. Raised in Salish culture by his father and late grandmother\, he carries forward teachings of traditional harvesting\, Indigenous foods\, and community history. After a decade in western kitchens\, Qwustenuxun returned home to cook for Cowichan Elders and deepen his knowledge of Indigenous foodways. \n\nToday\, he shares those teachings widely from Cooking in Two Worlds with FeedBC to a TEDx talk\, national food sovereignty projects\, and his role as Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council to BC’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Whether presenting at the UN World Food Forum or paddling the Salish Sea with his sons\, Qwustenuxun’s work is grounded in humility\, self-determination\, and the relationships that keep culture alive. \n\nTopic: December Virtual Meeting\nTime: Dec 10\, 2025 07:30 PM Vancouver\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85272250725?pwd=sQGpG2jjVsDjf6vaiYpM5ajS9YM11K.1 \nMeeting ID: 852 7225 0725\nPasscode: 364446 \n\nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure.  URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20260111T215618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T215735Z UID:3048-1768329000-1768336200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Pokong Dinner RSVP required DESCRIPTION:Hello VMS and happy new year! I am pleased to announce that the annual Po Kong dinner will take place in lieu of our in-person meeting this month on Tuesday\, January 13th at 6:30.\n \nThe Po Kong dinner is a yearly tradition where members are able to sample many varieties of mushrooms in a communal setting. Po Kong‘s menu is fully vegetarian and features many fungi\, including stinkhorn\, lion’s mane\, enoki\, wood ear\, and more.\n \nHow it works:\nEach person orders 1 mushroom dish and all the food is shared family style. After the meal\, the bill is divided among your tablemates (usually 10). The individual bill averages $30-40 after gratuities\, not including beverages. Cash is preferred to reduce our queue for a card reader.  \n \nBefore filling out the form\, please take a look at the main menu here: https://www.pokongvegetarian.ca/menu\n\n(bamboo pith = stinkhorn\, monkey head = lion’s mane\, ling chi = reishi)\n\n \nTo streamline the process for the kitchen\, please tell us in the form which dish you would like to order and 1 backup just in case there’s many of the same request at your table (ex. C30\, E6). If you’d like the lion’s mane/hericium on veggies dish (off menu) please indicate in the form. \n \n\nThe restaurant is located at 1334 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC V5V 3E4\nStreet parking is available\, but limited.\n\n \nWe will have 50 seats reserved\, so please RSVP at this link before they fill up: https://forms.gle/yVyDRNLvZadNKXc58\n \nHope to see you there as we welcome the new year together over some great food and conversation! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/pokong-dinner-1830-rrsvp-required/ CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20260115T225201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T032803Z UID:3052-1770750000-1770760800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:February 10th Meeting: Member’s Night DESCRIPTION:Hello myco people! \nI’m excited to announce our first Floral Hall meeting of the year\, featuring the return of member’s night\, and to share details about a special mushroom presentation from the folks at Nature Vancouver.  \nMember’s Night: \nAs per tradition\, member’s night is a chance for members of the VMS to put on short presentations on different fungal topics. We have so many amazing experiences and perspectives within the Vancouver fungal community and we love to showcase what people have been up to. Some speakers may choose to talk about academic work\, regional species\, cooking\, or photography to name just a few examples!  \nWe would love to hear from you on what has caught your interest in mycology from the past 2 months.. or 2 years! \nPlease email president@vanmyco.com to sign up or for more information. \nWhile it may not be peak mushroom season\, we’d still love to see any specimens you bring to our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. \nLove the talk? Your VMS membership allows you to access an archive of several past talks on our website for your marathoning pleasure. As always\, masks are encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nVMS is still hybrid and we would love to see you virtually if you can’t make it in person! \nTopic: February Meeting \nTime: Feb 10\, 2026 07:30 PM Vancouver \n— \nNature Vancouver will be hosting a special virtual presentation (via Zoom): \nfire-following fungi– MONIKA FISCHER: Thursday\, January 22nd @ 7:30 pm \nMonika Fischer is an Assistant Professor  of fungal biology in UBC Botany department.  Her lab’s research seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms that mediate fungal interactions and drive ecological processes\, especially in the context of fire. Her first passion was food and she was a chef for several years before getting bit by the fungal bug while working at a farm-to-table restaurant in Washington. A strong desire to understand how fungi interact with each other and their environment propelled her through a biology bachelor’s degree at University of Washington in Seattle\, and then a microbiology PhD and postdoc at UC Berkeley in California\, which is where she started studying the genetics and ecology of fire-adapted fungi.  \nPlease see here for more details on how to attend: https://naturevancouver.ca/events/%F0%9F%8C%BFfire-following-fungi_monika-fischer/ URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260310T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20260115T225320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225320Z UID:3054-1773169200-1773180000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS meeting – details TBD DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd-2/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260414T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20260115T225408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225408Z UID:3056-1776193200-1776204000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS Meeting – details TBD DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-details-tbd-3/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260411T114338 CREATED:20260115T225458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225458Z UID:3058-1776470400-1776556799@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Bowen Foray (tentative) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/bowen-foray-tentative/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR