Mycological Society of Toronto

The Mycological Society of Toronto is a federally registered non-profit, volunteer-managed association of amateur mycologists and others with an interest in wild mushrooms and other fungi, based in Toronto, Canada. Our goal is to stimulate public interest in and appreciation of fungi and their role in nature, and we encourage activities that explore the ecological role of fungi and support the conservation of wild mushrooms. Members' interests are wide ranging in areas related to fungi, including mushroom identification, photography and cultivation.

The MST organizes educational walks for members, led by volunteers to locations in Southern Ontario during the spring and fall mushroom seasons. Our walks provide an opportunity for members to collect and study wild mushrooms and enjoy nature. During the winter, there are informative meetings with guest speakers presenting on topics associated with the field of mycology.

We encourage interest from the public, and non-members are welcome to attend a meeting. The MST is always seeking new members - please contact us with any questions.

In Case of Mushroom Poisoning

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The Ontario Poison Centre in Toronto is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 416-813-5900 and 1-800-268-9017.

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Mushrooms of Toronto

A Guide to Their Remarkable World

City of Toronto Biodiversity Series

Mycelium vol. 50 no. 2

Highlights of this issue of Mycelium include:

The Evolution of Mushroom Based Packaging by Rachel Pike
Did you find these mushrooms in the wild?
Corn soup, fresh corn grits, yellowfoot chanterelle “salad” and bacon crumbs by Michael Caballo
Remebering George Barron: A Legacy in Mycology and Mushrooms of North America by Roman Rabenda

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