Next Monday’s ID meeting will be online. The snow has melted and there are signs of spring. (Did you see Andrew Cannon’s observation of Botrytis galanthina on Snowdrops? A harbinger of spring on a harbinger of spring!) We do not expect to see many large fleshy fungi for a while yet. So at this meeting you can share older observations for which you haven’t gotten a species ID. Show off mushrooms from your travels, nearby or abroad. Share your ID triumphs and tribulations. Show your dots on sticks, jellies, and crusts. In person ID sessions will begin again later in the spring.
Come share what you’ve found, see what others have found or to ask more general questions about anything fungi-related.
As always, we encourage you to use iNaturalist to share your observations – it’s a great way to keep track of your finds, and you will be able to participate in these two NYMS projects:
If you’re not using iNaturalist, try to have images on your computer that you can share.
Either way, it’s important to document your finds with clear pictures, showing details of cap, underside and stem, and to note the habitat
All members are welcome to join – especially new members! We will try to make it as easy as possible for everyone and are eager to assist, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
