Man Finds Melodies 
Inside Mushrooms

On the 1st of March we had a successful Stropharia rugoso annulata/garden giant workshop at Roger's Ranch in Pleasant Hill. Members of MSSF and BAAM attended. I have gone back to check. The mycelium is spreading, so that a good thing.

On April 26, Mayumi Fujio will be having a mushroom dye workshop at the Randall Museum. Information for the workshop will be up very soon.

May you all encounter at least one mushroom this month. It could be one you know, but if it's not, try to make an effort to find out what it is. Homework for the month.

Dr. Gordon Walker, who recently spoke at our Fungus Fair has written a new book entitled “Dr. Fun Guy’s Passport to Kingdom Fungi”.
 
Learn the basics of fungal biology, foraging, and identification in this in-depth illustrated introduction from the beloved scientist, mushroom enthusiast, and social media star behind Fascinated By Fungi.
 
The release date is set for April 22^nd, and you can pre-order now using this link.  He will also be having a book release event at the SF Ferry Building on April 24th.  Info can be found here. 
 
Chef Chad Hyatt, who will speak and do a cooking demo at our next Fungus Fair coming up this December 7^th has written a new book entitled “The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen: A Culinary Homage to Wild and Cultivated Mushrooms” — with 120 Recipes

Whether you’re a dedicated mushroom forager or you rely on the store or farmer’s market for your fungi fill, you can make the most of your mushroom haul with The Mushroom Hunter’s Kitchen. Professional chef and mushroom foraging expert Chad Hyatt shares his favorite recipes, plus tips and techniques for cooking mushrooms safely and maximizing their flavor.
The release date is set for July 22^nd. Here’s lots more information and places to pre-order:  

Mycological Society of San Francisco Member Group

MSSF-Talk@groups.io is a discussion list for members of the Mycological Society of San Francisco (mssf.org)

The purpose of this group is:

• To foster communication and disseminate information to members
• All levels of knowledge are welcome to participate in the talk-group
• To be a member of this group, your dues must be current. [Membership Renewal]

Banned topics in this group: sale or cultivation of controlled substances, commercial announcements or ads, and topics not having a direct bearing on mushrooms or mushrooming.