Date:  Sunday, March 25, 2024. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail Foray Leader(s):  Martin Osis Attendees: 13 + Maggie Weather: Sunny, temperature around 0 ‘C. Listed below are the names of specimens found – names may not necessarily reflect the most current scientific genus. Bjerkandera adusta Fomes fomentarius Fomitopsis cajanderi Fomitopsis mounceae Fomitopsis ochracea Ganoderma applanatum Inonotus obliquus Phellinus igniarius Phellinus tremulae Plicaturopsis crispa Trichaptum biforme The post Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail Foray ..read more

Species: C. caperatus Genus: Cortinarius Attributes Cap: radial striations, wrinkles, 5-15 cm broad Gills: short, adnexed Stem: membranous ring in middle of stem, 5-13 cm long, 1-2.5 cm thick Spore print: rusty brown This lovely edible mushroom was long known as Rozites caperata before genetic studies revealed that it belonged to the genus Cortinarius. Its cap colour varies from middle brown to pale brown often with a whitish bloom. With age, it becomes radially wrinkled and may contain an umbo. Its close, short adnexed gills are pale at first, becoming brown or cinnamon brown ..read more

Species: Rhodopolium Genus: Entoloma Attributes Umbonate cap Adnate and notched gill attachment Pink spore print Typically seen in summer and fall Entoloma rhodopolium is part of a group of very similar mushrooms, separated by minor morphological and ecological preferences. Usually a variety of light browns, grey-browns, or pale yellow-browns, its cap reaches up to 12 cm in diameter and is commonly topped with a central umbo. This fungi’s gills are adnate or notched with a whitish or tinged cap colour that turns pink as spores develop. The dry white to pale grey fleshy stalk grows up to ..read more

Date:  Saturday, September 9, 2023. 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Dickson Dam Alberta Conservation Association Site Foray Leader(s):  Christine Costello, Barb Shworak Attendees: 21 Weather: Sunny, temperature around 18 ‘C. Mostly aspen / poplar / spruce. Listed below are the names of specimens found – names may not necessarily reflect the most current scientific genus. List start Agaricus sp Amanita sp Armillaria sp Artomyces pyxidatus Bjerkandera adjusta / Smoky bracket Coltricia sp Coprinopsis atramentaria Coprinus comatose Cortinarius sp – varius Fomes fomentarius Fomitops ..read more

Date:  Saturday, August 12, 2023. AM – 11:30 AM Location: Water Valley Area – Cattle Lease Foray Leader(s):  Christine Costello, Barb Shworak Attendees: 10 Weather: Sunny, temperatures in the 15-19’C range. Conditions were somewhat dry. Mostly aspen / poplar with some spruce. Some areas were quite grassy. A fair assortment of mushrooms was found although not in any large quantities.  A fun group of people and a goodtime had by all.  Listed below are the names of specimens found – names may not necessarily reflect the most current scientific genus. Agaricus sp Amanit ..read more

Kananaskis Country Foray Date:  Sunday, August 27, 2023. 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Water Valley Area – Private Acreage Foray Leader(s):  Christine Costello, Barb Shworak Attendees: 34 Weather: Sunny, temperatures in the low 20’C range. Conditions were rather dry. Mostly aspen / poplar with some spruce. Some areas were quite grassy. A fair assortment of mushrooms was found although not in any large quantities and the quality was not ideal due to the lack of adequate rain. Only a very few edibles were found. Listed below are the names of specimens found – names may not necessari ..read more

Kananaskis Country Foray Date:  Saturday, July 15,  2023. 9:30am – 11:30am Location: Sibbald PLUZ / Spruce Woods – Jumpingpound Demonstration Forest Foray Leader(s):  Taylor Routledge, Barb Shworak Attendees: 39 Weather: Sunny, temperatures around 22-25 C. Conditions were slightly dry. Combination of easy pathways and hilly terrain. Mostly conifer / aspen mixed forest.  A nice assortment of mushrooms were found. Apioperdon pyriforme Armillaria sp Cerioporus varius Collybiopsis confluens Cortinarius mucosus Cortinarius sp Fuligo septica Gloeophyllum sepiarium Gomphidius ..read more

Edmonton Urban (Afternoon) Foray Date:  Saturday, July 8,  2023 (1:30pm-4pm) Location:  Whitemud Creek Ravine Foray Leader(s):  Karen Slevinsky & Rosemarie O’Bertos Attendees:  10 Found mushrooms:  About 0-20 different types of mushroom, which included: Coprinellus micaceus, Ganoderma applanatum, Lepista nuda, Peziza repanda, Pluteus pellitus, Agaricus arvensis, Russula xerampelina, Russula risigallina, Russula aeruginea, many young and old organgy bracket fungi, many dark brown bracket fungi, and a few other unknowns: notably a cluster of very powdery cap ..read more

Edmonton Urban (Morning) Foray Date:  Saturday, July 8,  2023 (10am-12:30pm) Location:  Mill Creek Ravine Foray Leader(s):  Karen Slevinsky & Rosemarie O’Bertos Attendees:  15 Found mushrooms:  About 41-60 mushrooms (<20 different types), which included: Agaricus silvicola, Amanita muscaria, Armillaria ostoyae (aka honey mushroom), Ganoderma applanatum, Hericium coralloides, Peziza repanda, Russula decolorans, Russula emetica, Amanita fulva and Amanita roanokensis, many species of Russula, Chlorophyllum rhacodes, Leccinum insigni, Polyporus badius, Gano ..read more

Innisfail Natural Area Foray Date:  Saturday, June 24,  2023. 10 AM – NOON Foray for the Saturday of the Summer Solstice Event June 23 – June 25, 2023 Location: Innisfail Natural Area Foray Leader(s):  Christine Costello, Barb Shworak Attendees: 26 Weather: Sunny, temperatures around 22-25 C. Mostly poplar / aspen mixed forest. No clear paths, flat but lots of undergrowth. Despite the rain on previous days, conditions still appeared to be dry. The mushrooms and identifications can be found in the photos for this foray. The post Innisfail Natural Area Report ..read more