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Become a member of the Pikes Peak Mycological Society (PPMS), based in Colorado Springs, CO today! Everyone is welcome to join, whether you just heard the word ‘mycelium’ mentioned in a late night re-run of the X Files, or you have your PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology.

Membership benefits include exclusive, members-only forays (in season), where you’ll get hands-on, real-life experience and guidance from knowledgeable experts and, occasionally, from fungi celebrities like Britt Bunyard, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fungi magazine!

Forays are a great opportunity to connect with other amateur mycologists just like you, and to learn and have discussions about fungi and mushroom identification. Plus, we’ll take you to our top-secret mushroom hunting grounds and give you tips and advice about when, where and how to find the best mushrooms in the Southern Colorado region. 

We ❤️ having new members sign up and we know you’re excited to get out there and start learning more about the wonderful world of fungi.  We’re the same way, so you’re in good company.  Please allow up to 3 business days for your payment to be processed before your welcome letter is emailed to you.

Enrollment for the 2024 season is now open

New Members
  1. Download, complete and return the following forms: PPMS-Membership-Application and PPMS-Liability-Waiver 
  2. Mail your completed application and waiver to the address included on the form or email to treasurer@pikespeakmyc.org
  3. Membership dues can be paid online through PayPal (see below) or via personal check.  Please indicate  “new” membership on the memo line.

Renewals
To renew your membership online, choose the option that you want in the drop down menu below, then click “pay now” to remit your payment via PayPal.

To renew and pay by check, make your personal check payable to ‘PPMS’ and mail to the address on the PPMS-Membership-Application. Indicate you are “renewing” on the memo line. Renewing members do not need to complete any forms. 

PPMS Dues Policy

Children under the age of 18 are FREE! 

NEW MEMBERS

  • 2024 Season Individual Membership      $30
  • 2024 Season Family Membership*           $40

RENEWING MEMBERS

  • 2024 Season Individual Membership      $25
  • 2024 Season Family Membership*          $35

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS

  • Individual  Membership                  $300
  • Family  Membership*                        $400

*Family memberships include 2 adults and all children under 18 in the same household


Please make checks payable to PPMS.

The Pikes Peak Mycological Society is a volunteer-run club and is 100% funded by our members and through donations. Your membership dollars help with the clubs expenses, including rental fees for meeting space, compensating speakers and education in the community. Every dollar that we collect stays right here in Southern Colorado and helps our club to grow and accomplish our mission of promoting a better understanding and knowledge about fungi in our local community. It is because of our loyal members and volunteers that PPMS is even possible.

If you would like to show your support, please purchase a membership or make a donation today. If you’re interested in volunteering, or if you have comments and suggestions, please contact us at info@pikespeakmyc.org. We have the following positions open for the 2024 Season:

1. Assistant Foray Coordinator
2. Newsletter Co-editor and contributor
3. Video Editor
4. Director of Philanthropy (Donations and funding)

Membership Questions?

Email: treasurer@pikespeakmyc.org


Membership Options



Donations

Pikes Peak Mycological Society is proud to have been granted charitable organization status by the Colorado Secretary of State.  It allows us to raise funds to educate people about fungi in all their glorious forms.  Thank you for donating!

If you wish to make a donation, please use the Donate button below. You will re-routed to PayPal to complete the donation process.