Forays & Meetups
Welcome to Eastern South Dakota’s official mycology club! If you are a new mushroom fanatic or a veteran mycologist, we’d love for you to join us!
South Dakota Mycological Association is freely accessible to mycologists and mushroom enthusiasts of any experience level. We host monthly forays into nature, promote engagement in mycological study, and advocate for responsible mushroom collecting.
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SDMA General Information
Location:
South Dakota Mycological Association is based out of Sioux Falls, SD
How to join?
Currently there are no membership fees. Simply send us your email and you will be added to the contact list to be notified of forays and educational opportunities. Submit your email HERE. We also announce meetups on our Facebook page.
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SDMA History
- Oct. 2022 – South Dakota Fungi website created
- Aug. 29, 2024 – Maggie & Logan meet to discuss official club
- Sep. 8, 2024 – First official foray. 13 people in total!
- Oct. 3, 2024 – Fungi discussion @ Oakview Library – 5 ppl
- Nov. 14, 2024 – Beginners Mushroom ID @ The Source – 11 ppl
- Dec. 16, 2024 – Open Discussion @ The Source – ? ppl
- Jan. 21, 2025 – Intro to Microscopy @ The Source – 7 ppl
- Feb. 24, 2025 – Spring Edible Mushrooms @ The Source – 8 ppl
- Mar. 24, 2025 – Open Discussion @ The Source
- Apr. 26, 2025 – Mushroom Foray @ Leaders Park
- May 21, 2025 – Mushroom Foray @ Leaders Park
- June 26, ’25 – Mushroom Foray @ Perry Nature Area
- July 27, ’25 – Presentation @ Pasque Hill on Beaver Creek
- August 2, ’25 – Mushroom Foray @ Good Earth State Park
- September 10, ’25 – Ecology Discussion @ The Source
- October 29, ’25 – Poisonous Mushrooms @ The Source
- November 25, ’25 – Turkey Tail Discussion @ The Source
- December 19, ’25 – “Santa mushroom” A. muscaria @ The Source
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