Our 2022 fall foray was a full event! While the preceding week was dry, we still managed to find a number of interesting specimens, and the forecasted rain held off for the day.

After our first virtual foray last year, we are requesting that members send in photos of mushrooms they would like considered for identification, or to share interesting finds. We will separate the foray into the following sections: (1) presentations on collection and identification, (2) identification of pictures sent in advance, (3) sharing of interesting finds sent in advance, and (4) if time allows, members may share pictures or video of specimens in real time for ID or discussion. Instruction for submitting photosSend photos as attachments to nsmycologicalsociety@gmail.com using the subject VIRTUAL FORAY PICS. Feel free to send multiple emails if necessary to include all photos but please limit your submissions to 3 specimens per person submitting. Photos may be sent up until the date of the foray, but the sooner you send your photos the more likely they are to be included. We do not guarantee that any specific submission will be included. We recommend that you only submit photos in which in the mushroom(s) in question are in good condition. Each specimen submitted should include the following, if possible: 1.      Photo(s) of the full mushroom(s), ideally at different stages of growth, clearly showing all applicable distinctive features like the cap, stalk, gills/pores, veil, as much of the base as possible, result of bruising/damage, and a cross-section.2.      Photo of a spore print.3.      Description of the substrate and surrounding environment where the specimen was found, e.g., “growing from a grassy lawn near spruce trees”.

Members submitted photos of mushrooms for identification, or to share interesting finds. There were three sections: (1) presentations on collection and ID, (2) ID of pictures sent in advance, (3) sharing of interesting finds sent in advance, and (4) sharing of pictures or video of specimens in real time for ID or discussion.

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2019 Kentville Ravine Foray

There was a late season mushroom walk held at the Kentville Ravine (on the grounds of the Kentville Agriculture Centre) on Saturday, October 26th, 2019, beginning at 9:00 am at the Picnic Shelter. All were welcome at this free event.

Many late season mushrooms brought on by the recent rains were found.

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Photos of this event taken by Dan Hutt can be found on Flickr: NSMS Otter Ponds Foray 2018.