Instructions for Foray cultivation kits

Instructions for the grow kits given out at the foray. Allow 7-10 days for full colonization of substrate before doing step 1. Step 1. Initiation - To initiate your block, remove the insert and either place the grow kit on its back facing up or leave the grow kit...
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Species list from Boyce park mushroom and nature walk on 09/14/2025

Club members, October Donnie, Mark and Cherie Cornmesser had a wonderful time exploring the fungi, flora and fauna of Boyce Park . It was a gorgeous afternoon and we found many things to appreciate and discuss. Species list entered by Cherie Cornmesser. Fungi:...
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Species list from Washington Park on 09/03/2025

Eight fine folks from Washington & Jefferson College, both professors and students, joined me for a very dry walk in the woods of Washington Park. We found the likely suspects that persist during a drought, mostly dried out polypores, but great fungi conversation...
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Species list from Oil Creek Wildcat Hollow on 08/24/2025

Today's walk was great! We were greeted at Oil Creek State Park by Park Ranger Emily Pritchard of the PA DCNR. Emily helped organize and promote the walk and the turnout was exceptional. Fifty-three energetic foragers early awaited us. Fortunately club identifiers Ron...
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Species list from LesbiYinz Mushroom Walk at Beechwood Farms on 08/26/2025

About 22 total "yinzers" at tonight's walk. Thanks for organizing Becka Jean Marsh. Very dry conditions! Species list entered by Dawn Wehman. Fungi: Climacodon pulcherrimus ( ), Fuscoporia gilva ( Mustard Yellow polypore), Kretzschmaria deusta (Carbon Cushion, Brittle...
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Lincoff Foray

The 25th annual Gary Lincoff Foray is on September 20, 2025.

About the club

The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club was created to promote the enjoyment, study, and exchange of information about wild mushrooms. Everyone who has an interest in wild mushrooms is welcome to become a member. Activities include regular meetings, projects centered on mushrooms, and walks and forays.

Bolete filter

The Bolete Filter is a triage (A Synoptic Key) for North American Boletes developed by Scott Pavelle with lots of input from other club members and country wide experts and hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club.