David Gardella

 
Thanks to the over 140 MSSF members that were a part of this year’s MSSF Mendocino Woodlands Foray. It was another wonderful weekend in the woods with a full schedule of presentations, workshops, demos, food, and overall fungi fun! Thanks to the many first-time attendees and new MSSF members for coming along this year and also to all of the longtime Mendo Camp attendees who returned for another year. And a very special thanks to all the camp staff and volunteers that helped to organize and create another inspiring and educational MSSF event. There is no way Mendo Camp would happen without all of you!
 
Mendo Camp 2024 Speakers:
Noah Siegel and Cat Adams

Mendo Camp 2024 Foray Leaders:
Brennan Wenck, Cat Adams, Enrique Sanchez, Jenna Hinshaw, JR Blair, Ken Litchfield, Maria Pham, Noah Siegel, Norm Andersen, Pascal Pelous, and Tyler Taunton

Mendo Camp 2024 Staff & Volunteers:
Andrew Abballo, Andy Still, Ben Vasquez, Bri Sturgess, Carol Reed, Curt Haney, Else Vellinga, Gayle Still, Karen Rusiniak, Ken Litchfield, Liz Vermillion, Natalie Wren, Natasha Jimenez, Phil Minnick, Raysheina de Leon-Ruhs, Sarah Ruhs, Stephanie Wright, Tyler Taunton

Catering and Food Providers:
Good Thyme Herb Company and Far West Fungi

Stay tuned for an additional summary of the 2024 Mendo Camp weekend, with pictures and camp species list, in the January 2025 edition of Mycena News.
 
If you have any more feedback regarding Mendo Camp, please email David Gardella: mendodirector@mssf.org. We are always looking for ways to refine and improve camp as we hope to continue Its status as a marquee annual event for MSSF members. Your thoughts and input are always appreciated!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the Fungus Fair and back at the Woodlands in November 2025.
David Gardella
MSSF Mendocino Camp Director