BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vancouver Mycological Society - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Mycological Society 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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20230313T192528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T192528Z UID:2254-1678820400-1678827600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:March Meeting: Paul Kroeger presents "Darwin's Elves" DESCRIPTION:Paul 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. \nKroeger has many times served as President of the VMS and co-authored ‘The Outer Spores: Mushrooms of Haida Gwaii’ in 2012. He has worked at the University of British Columbia researching the biochemistry of medicinal mushrooms and is a major contributor to the mycological herbarium collections in UBC’s Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Paul is an entertaining\, knowledgeable speaker who gives illustrated talks throughout the Pacific Northwest on subjects such as general mycology\, fungal biology\, poisonous mushrooms\, magic mushrooms\, biology\, and the mycology of hot springs. \n“Darwin’s Elves”: Poisonous mushrooms and mushroom poisonings \nAn introduction to poisonous mushrooms and their effects is important for all those who are interested in mushrooms as a hobby. Major toxin types and their effects are described\, and a few case studies show how suspect fungi are identified. This presentation presents practical general guidelines for safely handling and preparing edible fungi\, and avoiding becoming another poisoning victim. Some surprising common causes of ‘mushroom poisoning’ are also discussed. \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 fungal finds are at the March display. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/march-meeting-paul-kroeger-presents-darwins-elves/ LOCATION:VanDusen Botanical Garden\, 5251 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231010T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231002T211112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T211112Z UID:2343-1696964400-1696973400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:October Monthly VMS Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly educational meeting! \nDetails to be announced!  URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/october-monthly-vms-meeting/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231012T014629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T191706Z UID:2394-1697569200-1697576400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Fungal Barcoding and Microscopy with Alan Rockefeller DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, OCT. 17th\, Fungal Barcoding and Microscopy with Alan Rockefeller:\n \nThe Floral Hall has a capacity of 150 people\, so in an effort to not have to turn anyone away at the event\, we have made an Eventbrite page. If you would like to attend Alan Rockefeller’s talk\, please register below as soon as possible:\n \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fungal-barcoding-and-microscopy-with-alan-rockefeller-tickets-734904608467?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \nAs with all our events\, bringing in fresh specimens is HIGHLY encouraged. Let’s show Alan the fungal bounty of our region! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2394/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231002T210734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T210734Z UID:2341-1697968800-1697994000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:42nd Annual Fall Mushroom Show DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 42nd Annual Fall Mushroom show!\n\nWhen: Sunday\, October 22nd\, 2023\nWhen: 10am – 5pm\nWhere: VanDusen Botanical Garden\, Floral Hall\, West 37th and Oak Street\, Vancouver\, B.C. Canada\n \nBC’s biggest mushroom festival will return to Floral hall this Fall bigger and better than ever. We have extended our hours to bring you loads of family fun mushroom festivities!\n \nWe will have:\n– live entertainment\n– fresh and dried mushrooms for sale\n– mushroom kits\n– guest speakers\n– books and apparel\n– arts and crafts\n– mush more!\n \nBring your own specimens for identification!\n \nPlease note\, talks and presentations will take place in the Cedar Room of the Floral Hall\, which has a capacity of 50. Talks are “first come first serve”.\n \nMasks are optional\, and appreciated.\n \nAdmission $5.00\, children under 12 free. \nWheelchair accessible. Parking free but VERY limited. Venue is transit accessible via the 17\, R4\, and 41 bus lines.\n \nSpeakers and talk schedule will be announced on the day!\n \nIf admission price is a barrier\, please contact president@vanmyco.com\n \nThis event is held on Ancestral\, Traditional\, and Unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/42nd-annual-fall-mushroom-show/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event,Mushroom Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231108T032159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T032234Z UID:2414-1699988400-1699997400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS Meeting – Nov 2023 DESCRIPTION:The usual! Speaker TBD URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-nov-2023/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231122T050019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T050019Z UID:2451-1702407600-1702416600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS Meeting: Dec 2023 DESCRIPTION:Get cosy and join us online* to watch a stream of the Fungi Film Fest! (https://www.fungifilmfest.com/) \n*for current VMS members \n  \n  URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-meeting-dec-2023/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240113T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20231219T235819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T235919Z UID:2473-1705167000-1705183200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Survivors’ Banquet DESCRIPTION:This 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 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.\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.\n● Please bring 2 pieces of valid ID if you’d like to purchase a drink from the bar. \nThis year\, our entertainment will be mushroom trivia\, and together with the guests at your table\, you’ll be able to flex your mycological knowledge. Prizes will be announced at the event. \nIf you would like to attend\, please register through our Google form by January 8th at the latest:\nhttps://forms.gle/Rp9PVXdeMhce2YvQ6 \nSpace is limited! \nIf you have any questions or difficulty accessing the form\, please email president@vanmyco.com URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/survivors-banquet-2/ CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240208T002124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T002124Z UID:2498-1707850800-1707861600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Feb 13th Meeting: Macro/Micro with Bryce Kendrick DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bryce Kendrick has authored more than 300 mycological publications\, including several books. Notable titles include The Fifth Kingdom\, A Young Person’s Guide to Fungi\, and The Genera of Hyphomycetes. Dr. Kendrick has studied fungi for over 50 years and is a retired former professor of mycology at the University of Waterloo. He currently lives on Vancouver Island and continues to be involved with the Pacific Northwest Key Council. We are so excited to welcome him here on the mainland for this special presentation.  \nMeeting time: Tuesday\, February 13th\, 7pm (talk begins at 7:30)\nLocation: Floral Hall\, VanDusen Gardens 5251 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC V6M 4H1\n \nAs always\, we welcome and encourage you to bring whatever fungal finds you encounter. These specimens will be proudly identified and displayed at the meeting. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/feb-13th-meeting-macro-micro-with-bryce-kendrick/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240409T190037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T190037Z UID:2523-1712689200-1712696400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Dyeing DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting: talk on mushroom dyeing. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushroom-dyeing/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T100000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240410T203856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T204356Z UID:2535-1714298400-1714298400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Walk DESCRIPTION:Rain or Shine VMS Walk in the Woods\nSunday April 28th\n10 am (I’ll be there about 9:45 am\, and we’ll leave about 10:15.)\nRRSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrWsUJhW2aeHznZaYVvheWFvGYGCrfhuAUnJDdb3-SFDfAoQ/viewform \nHyannis Trail: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hyannis+Trail/@49.3314749\,-122.9999159\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54867a8e7043ca71:0xb46a12dc1d010e5d!8m2!3d49.3314749!4d-122.9999159!16s%2Fg%2F11gdlwhfj0?entry=ttu \nHyannis Trail > Ned’s Atomic Dustbin > Mushroom Trail > Powerline Trail > back left down the Hyannis trail \nI’ll be printing off a trail map and leaving it at the trailhead if anyone shows up late. I did an estimate\, and this should be about 2.5 hours. Bring water and packed lunch! \nPlease also note that it is a residential neighbourhood\, and it can often be full of cars near the trailhead. Please arrive early to find parking\, or organize group transportation among your friends. \nIf you want a ride from Vancouver around Oak/Broadway (or wherever east of there too)\, I can pick you up. Please email VicePresident@Vanmyco.com if you need a ride\, and we can see about organizing carpools. \nLaura\nVP URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/mushroom-walk-2/ CATEGORIES:VMS Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240508T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T223637Z UID:2554-1717322400-1717347600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Spring Mushroom Show DESCRIPTION:We’re back for our second year\, this time with event more food\, crafts\, and fun!\nDon’t miss out on this Spring celebration of all things fungi! We will have talks and experts to ID all day. Check out our unique vendors\, offering gourmet products\, crafts\, ceramics\, and grow kits.\nEntry: 5$\, Kids under 12 free\n(if cost is a barrier\, please message us or email president@vanmyco.com)\nVenue is wheelchair accessible\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. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/spring-mushroom-show/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240531T225422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T222357Z UID:2575-1718132400-1718143200@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Culinary Truffles with Doug Campbell and Dr. Shannon Berch \n(see latest email for full details: https://vanmyco.org/latest-email-to-members/) URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240726T213749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214137Z UID:2622-1723161600-1724025599@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Continental Mycoblitz – Summer 2024 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by NAMA\, Mycota\, and the Hoosier Mycological Society\, this is a great oppurtunity to contribute to citizen science and submit specimens for sequencing! The mycoblitz runs from Aug 9-18\, 2024. See here for details  https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ Stay tuned for info about VMS related events. \nIf you have questions feel free to email Jade Hopkins at jhop42@gmail.com. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/continental-mycoblitz-summer-2024/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240803T160500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T160500Z UID:2632-1723284000-1723302000@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:2024 Summer Continental Mycoblitz – VMS Walk DESCRIPTION:Summer Continental Mycoblitz 2024: VMS Walk\n\nIt’s coming up to that time of year again where we can get out there and collect fungi for science! Join us in participating in a walk to collect specimens for the North American Mycoblitz\, an amazing opportunity to obtain DNA barcode sequences from local specimens for just the cost of postage! Ludo and I will guide participants on how to upload photos to iNaturalist (https://www.inaturalist.org/)\, create voucher labels\, and prepare specimens to be mailed in for sequencing. We encourage participants to download the iNaturalist app ahead of time if you are interested in contributing photographs or specimens to the mycoblitz project. \nDetails about the Mycoblitz project can be found at this page: https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ (scroll below sponsor for details on the process). \nWe will meet at the Millstream Trail Head at 10:00am on Aug 10th (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFyLhYDVjYmzuJnq7). Trail may be steep (moderate / intermediate rating) in locations! \nIf you are interested in participating or want more information (space is limited) email: edu@vanmyco.com URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2024-summer-continental-mycoblitz-vms-walk/ CATEGORIES:Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240910T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240908T141829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T141829Z UID:2652-1725994800-1726005600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: Urban Fungi DESCRIPTION:There’s Fungus Among Us: Urban “weed” Mushrooms and Immigrant Fungi \nTuesday\, September 10th @ Floral Hall \nJoin us as founding member Paul Kroger takes a look at mushrooms growing in urban areas in landscaping and under street trees\, fungi that often have come from elsewhere. Humans create habitats that are home to many common and some unusual fungi\, adding diversity\, beauty and interest to our city surroundings. \nPaul Kroeger has studied mushrooms for over thirty-five years and has many times served as President 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 7:30 \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the September 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  \nTime: Sept 10\, 2024 07:30 PM Vancouver \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82407958357?pwd=aDFytuzU94e7JuazdQhM4gr6uVKsXl.1 \nWe kindly ask that you do not use the 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-urban-fungi/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240618T222929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T223012Z UID:2606-1726185600-1726444799@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Manning Park Foray DESCRIPTION:Manning Park Foray: information about tickets and details will be emailed out closer to the time\, stay tuned! URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/2606/ CATEGORIES:Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20241006T225017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T225017Z UID:2782-1728414000-1728424800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Oct 8 Meeting: Modern Biology DESCRIPTION:Tarun Nayar \nModern Biology has brought ‘plant music’ to the masses. Originally educated as a biologist\, veteran musician Tarun Nayar brings his passion for nature and sound together in an ambient project that is organismic\, immediate\, uplifting\, and deeply contextual. He uses modular synthesis\, home built synthesizers and other analog equipment to improvise with the natural vibrations of a certain place and time – via plant bioelectricity\, latent electromagnetic radiation\, and even the earth’s resonant hum. Trained from childhood in Indian classical music\, he uses the system of Indian raga to mold his musical choices for time of day and season. His performances are an effort to bring the listener into the present moment through vibration\, space\, and connection. \nHis work has been viewed over 200 million times and amassed him over 1 million followers on social media\, has been featured by The Guardian\, BBC\, Genius\, Vice\, The Verge\, LA Times and Times of India among others\, and one of his ambient works opens the new album\, Moonchild Era\, by Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh. His recent albums have received editorial support on Spotify’s Music for Plants\, Deep Listening\, and Lava Lamp playlists. Recent performances include the Museum of Contemporary Art (LA)\, Art Basel (Miami)\, The Nobel Prize Museum (Stockholm) and the New York Botanical Garden. \nTarun is passionate about protecting wild places and has committed the lion’s share of the proceeds of this project to supporting the natural world. \nDon’t miss this one of a kind presentation\, where Tarun will reveal the sounds of various fungi and explain his process! We might even get to listen in on a mushroom that you bring… \nDoors at 7\, Presentation at 7:30 followed by Q&A \nAs always\, we would love to see your specimens at our monthly mushroom table for identification and admiration. Be sure to check out what fungal finds are at the October display. Masks are still encouraged in indoor spaces and for all in-person events! \nThis event will be in-person only due to its interactive nature\, we hope to see you there! \n(next month we will be back to hybrid) \nWant more talks? 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/oct-8-meeting-modern-biology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20241006T225217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T225217Z UID:2784-1728644400-1728651600@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Show Collection Urban Walk DESCRIPTION:If you don’t have a car or are not planning on leaving the city to gather\, a few of us will be conducting an urban survey on foot in Mt. Pleasant on Friday the 11th. We will collect specimens that we find and investigate connections between our city landscape and fungi. \nThe group will meet at Riley Park Community Garden (50 E 30th Ave) at 11\, and walk around the neighborhood before concluding at the Fish Counter on Main Street at around 1. If you would like to join us for this 2 hour walk\, please let me know at president@vanmyco.com URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/show-collection-urban-walk/ CATEGORIES:Foray,VMS Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240704T232159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T203943Z UID:2617-1728727200-1728752400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:VMS Fall Show – Van Dusen Garden DESCRIPTION:We’re back again Vancouver! Come down to the Floral Hall this Fall for some fungal joy. \nWe will be having presentations\, vendors\, art\, mushroom ID\, and great company! Our goal is to provide fun\, engaging\, and accessible mushroom education to the public. We can’t wait to see you! Don’t forget to bring a mushroom ? \nLocation: 5251 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC V6M 4H1 \nTime: Saturday\, October 12th 2024. 10 am to 5 pm \nFacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/7Mt993LHURTUiD9J/?mibextid=9VsGKo \nWe will be having a raffle and costume contest for the best themed outfit. You won’t want to miss out on these prizes! Admission is $5 at the door\, cash or card Kids under 12 get in free\, bring the whole family! If price is a barrier\, please email president@vanmyco.com for pay what you can. \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. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/vms-fall-show-van-dusen-garden/ LOCATION:The Usual: VanDusen\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 4H1\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241018 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20240726T213950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T214211Z UID:2625-1729209600-1730073599@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Continental Mycoblitz – Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by NAMA\, Mycota\, and the Hoosier Mycological Society\, this is a great oppurtunity to contribute to citizen science and submit specimens for sequencing! The fall mycoblitz runs from Oct 18-27\, 2024. See here for details and stay tuned for VMS related events: https://mycota.com/continental-mycoblitz/ \nIf you have questions feel free to email Jade Hopkins at jhop42@gmail.com. URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/continental-mycoblitz-fall-2024/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20241031T191147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191147Z UID:2800-1731232800-1731254400@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Richmond Nature Show DESCRIPTION:RICHMOND SHOW NOV. 10\nRichmond Nature Park is teaming up with VMS to bring back the annual Richmond Mushroom Show on November 10th from 10-4. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event before mushroom season is over. \nWe are still in need of some last minute volunteers! If you are interested in educating the public about fungi in a great setting\, please get in touch with Vivian at info@vanmyco.com URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/richmond-nature-show/ CATEGORIES:Mushroom Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T183000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20241031T190718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T190836Z UID:2796-1731328200-1731349800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Pacific Spirit Walk and Po Kong Dinner DESCRIPTION:Nov. 11th: Pacific Spirit Walk & Po Kong Dinner?\nWe will have an easy walk in the forest on November 11th at 12:30 to look at the fungi of Pacific Spirit Park. Our mushroom experts will identify the specimens we encounter and talk about the fungal associations within our local ecosystem. Come join us to celebrate the season before it gets too cold! \nPlease sign up here before we fill up: https://forms.gle/iJdSDYJRU5uUpJuN6\n— \nOur much-anticipated Po Kong dinner will be returning on Monday Nov. 11 at 6:30. Every year\, we gather at Po Kong Vegetarian Restaurant to celebrate culinary mushrooms. Po Kong notably has a menu that features many fungi\, including stinkhorn\, lion’s mane\, enoki\, wood ear\, and more. \nHow it Works:\nWe will reserve 50 seats\, 10 people per table. Each person orders 1 mushroom dish and all the food is shared family style. After the meal\, the bill is divided by 10 with your tablemates. The individual bill averages $20-30\, not including beverages. Cash is preferred to limit our queue for a card reader. \nThe restaurant is located at 1334 Kingsway\, Vancouver\, BC V5V 3E4\nStreet parking is available but limited. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/KtYyHaTf5dQMrteo9 URL:https://vanmyco.org/event/pacific-spirit-walk-and-po-kong-dinner/ CATEGORIES:Dining & Cookery,Foray END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241112T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 CREATED:20241031T190935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T191037Z UID:2798-1731438000-1731448800@vanmyco.org SUMMARY:Nov. 12th: Monthly Meeting Fruits of the Forest DESCRIPTION:Nov. 12th: Monthly Meeting\nTuesday\, November 12th @ Floral Hall\nDaniel Winkler will be making his return to Canada to bring us: \nFungal Fruits of the Forest – Choice Edible Mushrooms of the PNW\nDaniel will present our choice edible mushrooms such as chanterelles\, hedgehogs\, king boletes\, morels\, bear’s head and cauliflower mushroom which are easy to identify\, helping one to overcome mycophobia and truly appreciate wild mushrooms. In this richly illustrated presentation\, Daniel will help you get to know\, identify and find many great edible mushrooms while steering you clear of dangerous look-alikes. By the example of enjoyable edible fungi\, Daniel will open for you the gates to the kingdom of fungi and elucidate their ecological functions and diversity in lifestyles. A key component in finding your mushrooms is getting to know their preferred habitat and their seasonality. Daniel will share lots of new insights from his new book “Fruits of the Forest – Handbook to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. In addition\, Daniel is mixing in some fungal fun & facts from his ethno-mycological research and Mushroaming adventure travels. \nAbout Daniel:\nDaniel grew up collecting and eating wild mushrooms in the Alps and is sharing his enthusiasm as a mushroom educator\, photographer and guide. Daniel just published his “Fruits of the Forest – Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms” (available at mushroaming.com). The 400 page\, gorgeously illustrated book is the essence of a lifetime of mushroom hunting around the world. This book is focused on the incredible edible mushrooms of the PNW\, where Daniel has been living the last 27 years. Previously\, he published a series of fold-out field guides: Edible Mushrooms of the PNW\, Edibles of California\, Amazon Mushrooms\, and Medicinal Mushrooms of North America\, as well as MycoCards “Boletes of Western North America”. Daniel managed to blend his career as an ecologist and geographer focused on High Asia towards researching Tibet’s enormous fungal economy. His ethno-mycological Cordyceps research has been featured in National Geographic\, New York Times\, NPR\, BBC World Service etc. In the last decade Daniel started exploring neotropical fungi. With his travel agency MushRoaming\, Daniel has been organizing mushroom focused eco-adventures since 2007\, currently exploring Bhutan and Colombia. \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 fungal finds are at the November 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: November 12\, 2024 07:30 PM PST \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81655218262?pwd=J43C2I7DsHvbBFNSKZUvI6ZZmT8hKx.1 \nMeeting ID: 816 5521 8262\nPasscode: 237665\nWe kindly ask that you do not use the 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/nov-12th-monthly-meeting-fruits-of-the-forest/ CATEGORIES:VMS Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T220000 DTSTAMP:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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:20260411T130442 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 END:VCALENDAR