Pikes Peak Mycological Society

Storytime and Watercolor Painting with Melany Kahn
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Manitou Arts Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, 80829, United States
Please register each person attending.
Melany Kahn, author of Mason Goes Mushrooming, is coming to visit from Vermont! She’ll be reading her fabulous book and then teaching watercolor painting.

Paper Making Workshop with Jessica Langley
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Manitou Arts Center, 513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, 80829, United States
Join Jessica Langley as she teaches us how to make paper out of mushrooms! This hands-on workshop will take place at the Manitou Arts Center and is completely free and open to the public (no need for a PPMS membership)! We do have a limit of 30 sign-ups. Reserve your spot today!
When: October 16th 6pm
Where: Manitou Arts Center 513 Manitou Ave.

Joint Foray w/ CMS
2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:00
We are teaming up with our friends from the Colorado Mycological Society for a joint foray! Registration for this foray is limited to the first 15 people to sign up! We will meet at 9:30am. This will involve several miles of dirt roads, so plan accordingly. The meeting location will be posted on the foray page by 9/5.

September 4th Foray
2024-09-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Woodland Park, CO, 80863, United States
Welcome to the September 4th Foray sign-up!
We will meet at the Woodland Park Walmart (19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863) at 8:30am and depart for the foray location at 9am sharp. Carpooling is strongly encouraged and registration is limited to 30 people (you only need to register the adults in your party).

August 25th Foray
2024-08-25 08:30 - 13:00 | Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Woodland Park, CO, 80863, United States
The Meeting location for the foray is the Walmart in Woodland Park at 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863.
We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray location at 9am sharp. Registration is limited to 30 people but only the adults in your party need to sign up. Dogs and kids welcome!

August 21st Foray w/ Britt Bunyard and Alison Pouliot
2024-08-21 08:30 - 12:00
The meeting location for this foray will be in North Cheyenne Canon Park 2130 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. This is a parking lot south of the Starsmore Nature Center.
Map pin here https://maps.app.goo.gl/fupov4tLx3hFdeqy6

We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray site at 9am sharp. We strongly suggest carpooling for this foray as parking fills up fast in this lot! This foray will also feature special guests Drs. Britt Bunyard and Alison Pouliot!

Only the adults in your party need to be included on the sign up and it is limited to 30 people. Kids and dogs are welcome, so pack ’em up and let’s get to the woods!

UV Foray w/ Alan Rockefeller
2024-08-10 19:30 - 22:00
Register NOW for a nighttime UV foray with mycologist and mushroom photographer Alan Rockefeller this Saturday August 10th beginning at 7:30pm. The location will be announced Friday August 9th only to those that register. This foray will be limited to the first 30 people that sign up so follow the link to confirm your spot! Only adults need to be registered.
Note: We recommend bringing your own UV flashlight to help you spot mushrooms in the dark as well as a regular flashlight or headlamp for navigating in and out of the woods. The UV flashlight should ideally have a 365nm wavelength for best florescence.

PPMS Cook and Taste w/ Chris Starkus
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Pop Kitchen and Events, 2902 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, United States
Join PPMS for our annual Mushroom Cook and Taste with Chef Chris Starkus. This special event is limited to current PPMS members only and there are only 35 spots available so register ASAP!
When: August 8th 6-8pm
Where: Pop Kitchen & Events 2902 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
What to Expect: Chef Starkus will be preparing a selection of small bites and beverages incorporating locally foraged fungi. This is a great opportunity to experience the many different ways to enjoy Colorado mushrooms!
Donations: As this is a unique event for our club members only (no other Myco clubs in CO do something like this!) we are suggesting a $20 donation. You can donate to our PayPal or at the door using cash.

Camping Foray Saturday only
2024-08-03 09:00 - 16:30
There are 15 Saturday daytime foray spots available. This is for those who would like to foray on the Saturday without camping overnight.
The destination is still TBD but should be approximately 2 hours or less from Colorado Springs.
This is a PPMS Members only event!

PPMS Annual Camping Foray
2024-08-02 14:00 - 2024-08-04 11:00
There are 30 camping spots available (not including children). Cost $25.
There are 15 Saturday daytime foray spots available. Cost Free.
Click Here for Saturday only.
The destination is still TBD but should be approximately 2 hours or less from Colorado Springs.
This is a PPMS Members only event!

*Tent camping only* (no campers)
4×4 recommended, but not required
Kids are welcome (but no need to sign them up)
Dogs are also welcome (but your responsibility)
Bathroom facilities on site
Please bring your own supplies, equipment, camping gear, etc.

Food in Bear Country:
Please keep all food, trash and coolers locked away at night in vehicles or bear proof containers. Never store food in your tent. Do not leave food or trash outside unattended. It is your responsibility to clean up your food after meals and ensure it is properly stored before leaving your camp site or retiring to bed. This will aid in preventing human to bear contact.
Ideas of items to bring along:
Tent & sleeping bags or other bedding
Air Mattress / Pad
Pillow
Camping Chairs
Propane stove
Food – Grilling items, Marshmallows, Instant Coffee, Butter and Garlic for Mushrooms, Breakfast, Lunch
Water & Reusable water Bottle
Coffee Cup
Utensils
Biodegradable Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Flashlight / Headlamp
Extra Clothes, Warmer clothes for at night, Hat, Beanie, extra socks
Rain Poncho
Tarp
First Aid Kit
Firewood
Lantern

Wednesday July 24th Foray
2024-07-24 08:30 - 12:00 | Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Walmart Supercenter, 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863, Woodland Park, CO, 80863, United States
The meeting location for this foray will be the Woodland Park Walmart 19600 US-24, Woodland Park, CO 80863.
We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray site at 9am sharp. We strongly suggest carpooling for this foray! Only the adults in your party need to be signed up. We will see you soon!

July 20th Foray Sign-up
2024-07-20 08:30 - 13:00
The meeting location for this foray is still TBD and will be announced on our foray page Friday evening.
We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray site at 9am sharp. 4X4 or AWD vehicles are recommended and we strongly suggest carpooling for this foray! Only the adults in your party need to be signed up. We will see you soon!

July 10th Foray w/Myco Williamsii
2024-07-10 08:30 - 13:00
The meeting location for this foray is still TBD. After we scout more this week we will announce the location via email to all registrants the evening before the foray. Club member Eddy Elzarian will also be leading scientific collections for iNaturalist on this foray for those who are interested.
We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray site at 9am sharp. Only the adults in your party need to be signed up. We will see you soon!

June 29 Foray w/ Dr. Honan
2024-06-29 08:30 - 13:00 | TBD
The meeting location for this special scientific collections foray is TBD. After we scout more this week we will announce the location on our Foray page closer to the 29th.
We will meet at 8:30am and depart for the foray site at 9am sharp. Only the adults in your party need to be signed up. We will see you soon!

Three day spring foray in the mountains near Taos, NM
2024-06-07 15:00 - 2024-06-09 12:00
For the first time ever the Pikes Peak and New Mexico Mycological Societies invite you to a three day spring foray in Taos, NM June 7-9!
Learn taxonomy and mycophotography from Alan Rockefeller. Follow morel maven Larry Evans into the forest to learn how fires bring mushrooms to life.
$100.00 per person includes Friday night dinner, presentations, forays and more.
Kids are free!
This foray will be centered around Pyrophilous, Snowbank and Riparian Fungi.

1. Fill out the registration form to register.
2. Purchase at least one ticket per adult.

Call the Sagebrush Inn and mention this event to nab a discount rate on lodging while rooms last!
Sagebrush Inn
1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, New Mexico 87571
575.758.2254
Sagebrush@newmex.com
This event is for PPMS and NMMS members only. Individual PPMS Membership is only $30. Click here to join today!

May 4th Foray
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00
Get ready for the first foray of the season!
We will meet Saturday morning at 9am at a location about 40 minutes south of Colorado Springs. We will send an another email on Friday night to all those that sign up here with exact meeting instructions.
The hiking level for this foray is EASY. However, you MUST have a valid hunting or fishing license for Colorado for this foray. You can purchase one here.
Only the adults in your party need to be included on the sign up. Sign-up is limited to 30 people!
