Pikes Peak Mycological Society

Protected: Morel Hunt, 7 May 2011

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A bounty of photos that summarize 2010

admin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:54:34 +0000

Many members sent images of mushrooms this year. Too many to publish in the newsletter. They are presented here with no attempt at identification (unless the image was identified by the sender). 2010 was a banner year for the short period when the fungi were fruiting:

Marasmius thujinus (very small)

Pleurotus populinus. Photo by Bud Bennett

agaricus sp? Photo by Mike Essam

Unknown genus/species. Photo by Mike Essam.

Unknown. Photo by Mike Essam.

collybia butyracea (taylor park)

Unknown. Photo by Freia Bradford.

Unknown. Photo by Martha Specht

This is a prime example of knowing what you pick. There are two species of mushrooms under this tree: a Phliota sp. & Armillaria ostoyae? One is edible, the other is considered poisonous.

Foray in the Wet Mountains: 28 August, 2010

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:24:33 +0000

This was the bi-annual foray to the Sangres/Wets. This year the wets had received quite a bit more precipitation than the Sangres so we decided to travel to the Wet Mountains instead. There were only four of us and we managed to meet in Westcliffe and depart for the mountains before 9:15am. Most of the hunt was for B. edulis, which were plentiful, but there were quite a few other species about. The other edible found was Lactarius deliciosus. Clavaria purpurea and Ramaria sp. were relatively abundant as testament to the amount of recent moisture. It was a very productive day with each PPMS hunter rewarded with many pounds of Boletes by noon! On the way back to town we stopped at two spots that looked “chanterelly” but did not find anything.

Freia B. with nice B. edulis after the first stop on the foray.

Bud B. during lunch - doesn't he look satisfied with the foray so far?

It was a beautiful day with the Sangres in the background.

June 15, 2010 Snowbankers Foray

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:39:48 +0000

Snowbanker Foray June 15, 2010 – Eleven members participated in the snowbank mushroom foray to the Monarch Pass area on June 15. It was a perfect day with mild temperatures and snow patches on the ground that gave life to the emerging snowbank mushrooms. A total of nine mushroom species were found amid the spectacular scenery and spring flowers. It was a fun day! By Frieda Davis.

Foray participants preparing for the hunt.

Guepiniopsis alpinus

Mycena overholtzii. Note the fuzzy foot. Photo by Renee Bennett

Gills of Mycena overholtzii. Photo by Renee Bennett

Plectania nannfeldtii by Annette Campbell

Esther and Lee.

Gyromitra gigas. Photo by Bud Bennett

Typical snowbank.

Identification of fungi after the hunt.

The Prez on top of Monarch pass on the Snowbanker Foray. The scenery was breathtaking – distracting from the hunt!

Unknown species of Mycena found near Boss Lake trailhead during snowbank foray. Photo by Bud Bennett

22 May, 2010

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:29:05 +0000

Scouting Foray May 22, 2010 – Seven people went (Frieda Davis, Esther Price, Jeff & Marge Shada, myself, and my grandson William). We tried three different spots off North Cheyenne Canyon and High Drive. It was pretty dry and there were very few mushrooms other than shelf fungi. At one site off High Road, Jeff and Marge found 4 morels. We should all take lessons from Marge on how to find morels, she spotted them just emerging from the soil. I suppose growing up and mushrooming in Michigan gave her an advantage. It was a nice day and the foray through the beautiful woods and streams was enjoyed by all. By Gwyn Quillen.

A Morchella augusticeps found at the 5/22 foray. Photo by Gwyn Quillen.

William is more excited about the conch on the tree than what is in his hand. Photo from the 5/22 foray by Gwyn Quillen

Overnight Foray to La Veta

admin — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:28:19 +0000

Ten members met in La Veta to look for whatever they could find on the slopes of Cucharas Pass and Cordova Pass. Very little luck as it was very dry and looked like it had been that way for a while. The only edibles found were some old dried up chanterelles. Six members continued the foray on the 14th by investigating the area near Bishop’s Castle. About 20 species were found – some of them were even fresh. Bud Bennett

A group photo from the August 13th foray to La Veta. Look closely and see something not quite right...