About us
We’re passionate about fungi in Vermont.
The Vermont Mycological Society holds forays, talks, and promotes the love of mycology throughout Vermont. We are a domestic Vermont non-profit corporation, and are working towards 501(c)3 status.
We aim to teach the public not only about common edibles, but about all the fascinating things beyond foraging— the weird, wild, and alien life that lives all around us, yet remains some of the most understudied parts of our natural world.
VTMS hosts mushroom walks at least once a month from June through October throughout the state. We also host introduction to mycology classes several times throughout the season, available at no cost to our members.
Interested?
For more information, consider signing up as a member. We are committed to keeping costs low for our member families.
Our values
Open to all
Mushrooms are for everyone, from all backgrounds and ages. No one will be turned away due to lack of access to funds, and walks will remain donation-optional.
Science-based
We are interested in the science of fungi, not just their food value. We will spend time not only on common edibles, but the weird and wonderful weirdos of the fungal kingdom that are often overlooked.
Conservation-minded
We are dedicated to preserving natural lands for all, and practice sustainable, low-impact collection methods.