COMPLETE MOMS EVENT CALENDAR
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Friday 4/5/2019 - Sunday 4/7/2019
Main Event: Morel Madness - 2019
Location: Current River State Park, Salem, Missouri 65560
Presented by: St Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and their guests only
Registration: Required (click on Register button below)
Fee: See description below
Contact person: James Savens/Cici Tompkins
Contact email/phone: jsavens@momyco.org / 314-939-9170 / ctompkins@momyco.org / 303-775-7084
Join us for Morel Madness 2019 at Current River State Park, home of the Alton Lodge for spring foraging on the wild and scenic Current River. The weekend's activities will include unique forays by experienced mushroom hunters. Our special guest speaker Larry Evans "the morel king of Montana” will give a presentation on Saturday evening. Willie May “the morchella hound” will also give a presentation on Friday evening. There will be a unique canoe foray on the wild Current River and a free fermentation workshop on Sunday, led by James Savens, exploring basic techniques with foraged ingredients.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday
Noon - Arrival time
8pm - Speaker: Willie May
Saturday
8am - Breakfast
10am - Forays
8pm - Speaker: Larry Evans
Sunday
1pm - Fermentation Workshop: James Savens
3pm - Departure time
Camping is free either in the gymnasium or the surrounding park. Lodging is available onsite for $10 per person per night but the availability of bunks is very limited. Lodging will be assigned on a first come, first served basis and preference is given to individuals with accessibility needs. We ask that if you need handicapped facilities, don’t register online. Instead call James Savens (contact information above) to make arrangements.
Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning. All other meals are potluck. Bring your own cooking and dinnerware.
All forays begin on Saturday morning at 10 am. The optional canoe foray is dependent upon conditions. If possible, bring your own watercraft, however local rentals are available.
Join us for any or all of the activities. Only members can register for this event but you can bring guests who are non-members. For the best deal register by March 15, 2019 when the fees are only $20 for members and $25 for non-members. After that date the registration fee increases by $5 per adult (child registrations are always free). The last date to register is April 4th.
For additional information contact James Savens or Cici Tompkins whose contact information is shown above.
Monday 4/8/2019 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Morel Certifications
Location: Kansas City Public Library: Trails West Branch, 11401 East 23rd St., Independence, MO 64052
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Required
Fee: $75
Contact person: Nathan Athans
Contact email/phone: nathans@momyco.org / 816-588-5304
The Kansas City Chapter presents:
A Morel Certification Workshop. We offer the ONLY state approved Morel Certification course that will allow you to sell morels legally in Missouri. You do not have to be a member to attend this class. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. No one will be admitted that hasn't already registered. For additional information contact the person indicated above.
Saturday 4/13/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
CLASS: 10 Common Poisonous Mushrooms of Missouri
Location: MDC Headquarters Building at 2901 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, 65109
Presented by: Mid-Mo Chapter
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Malissa Briggler
Contact email/phone: mbriggler@momyco.org / 573-522-4115 x3200
"10 Common Poisonous Mushrooms of Missouri" is our first of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Sunday 4/14/2019 Time: 9:30 AM
FORAY - Washington State Park
Location: Thunderbird Lodge; Washington State Park
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Shannon Stevens
Contact email/phone: sporeprince@yahoo.com / 314-807-0079
Saturday 4/20/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
FORAY - Chubb Trail
Location: West Tyson County Park
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Don Evans
Contact email/phone: 314-574-4523
We will meet in the lower parking lot of West Tyson County Park.
Saturday 4/20/2019 Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
FORAY
Location: La Benite Park, Sugar Creek, MO
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Brittany Martinez/Nathan Athans
Contact email/phone: bmartinez@momyco.org / 816-695-3037 OR nathans@momyco.org / 816-588-5304
Please call contact person above for exact location of where we will meet.
Friday 4/26/2019 to Monday 4/29/2019
WEEKEND FORAY: Mingo Morels Foray
Location: Wappapello Army National Guard Site; 461 County Rd 517; Wappapello, MO 63966
Presented by: SEMO Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: Please contact the person listed below
Contact person: Dawn Lover
Contact email/phone: dlover@momyco.org / 573-727-6440
Mingo Morels Foray camping weekend April 26 to 29, 2019. The SEMO Chapter is having their 2nd annual Mingo Morels foray. Wappapello Army National Guard Site; 461 County Road 517; Wappapello, Missouri 63966.
The Spring mushrooms are abundant. Friday will be Mud Creek/Peppermint Spring (on location), Saturday will be Mingo Natural Wildlife Refuge, 24279 St Hwy 51 Puxico, MO 63960. Sunday, University Area KK Hwy Wappapello MO on your way out. The Army training site is EXCELLENT. Wappapello MORANG is a great place for us.The Adult barracks sleep 36, tent camping right outside the barracks. Quick drive to the lake for fishing.
Unfortunately, there are no kitchen facilities, so there will be a rather huge Army charcoal grill and we are setting up wrought iron campfire cook set up and hot plates.Bring everything else you need for mealtimes…especially food to share. There is, however a decent building, a mushroom ID room, and dayroom with tables and chairs where we can eat. Barrack bunks are 1st come 1st served so contact Dawn Lover listed above.
Sunday 5/5/2019 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
FORAY: Cinco De Mayo Foray
Location: Smithville Lake, Specific Location TBA
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Robert Wunder
Contact email/phone: rwunder22@gmail.com
Please call contact person above for exact location of where we will meet.
Tuesday 5/14/2019 Time:6:00 PM
Bi-monthly Meeting - Crystal Stevens (Speaker)
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
Crystal Stevens of Grow Create Inspire will present “Intro to Medicinal Mushrooms”. She will discuss 6 different medicinal mushrooms, their properties and how to use them medicinally. She will also discuss simple preparations for making your own mushroom medicine. Crystal is a farmer, educator, herbalist, and author. Don’t miss this one!
Saturday 5/18/2019 Time: Noon-1:00 PM
CLASS: 10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri - Part 1
Location: Burr Oak Woods Nature Conservation Nature Center; 1401 NW Park Road, Blue Springs Road 64015
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Brittany Martinez
Contact email/phone: bmartinez@momyco.org / 816-695-3037
"10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri – Part 1" is our second of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Saturday 5/25/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
CLASS: 10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri - Part 1
Location: MDC Headquarters Building at 2901 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, 65109
Presented by: Mid-Mo
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Malissa Briggler
Contact email/phone: mbriggler@momyco.org / 573-522-4115 x3200
"10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri – Part 1" is our second of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Sunday 5/26/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
Foray - Jack's Fork River
Location: Jack's Fork River; Eminence, MO
Presented by: St Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: James Savens
Contact email/phone: jsavens@momyco.org / 314-939-9170
We will meet at the Alley Springs parking lot. Bring your swim gear!
Sunday 6/2/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
Foray - Lower Meramec Park and Trail
Location: St Louis, MO
Presented by: St Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Dennis McMillan or Sylvia Hosler
Contact email/phone: chas@htc.net / 618-939-8939 OR rshosler@att.net / 314-843-8758
Further details to be announced later.
Sunday 6/9/2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Foray
Location: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park, Specific Location TBA
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Robert Wunder
Contact email/phone: rwunder22@gmail.com
Tuesday 6/11/2019 Time: 6:00 PM
CLASS: 10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri - Part 1
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
"10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri – Part 1" is our second of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Friday 6/21/2019 - Sunday 6/23/2019
Weekend Event- Ha Ha Tonka
Location: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, 1491 Missouri D, Camdenton, MO 65020
Presented by: MidMo Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Aaron Peters or James Savens
Contact email/phone: silvershadowlessons@gmail / 785-331-8081 or jsavens@momyco.org / 314-939-9170
Please join members from across the state, the first day of summer, at Ha Ha Tonka state park on the Lake of the Ozarks for summer fungi, as we stalk the elusive Black Trumpet chanterelle and celebrate the new summer season together. The contact person(s) above can provide addition information.
Tuesday 7/9/2019 Time: 4:00 PM
FORAY AND FOODFEST
Location: Babler State Park, Cochran Shelter, Wildwood, MO
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
We will foray from about 4:30 to 5:30. Maybe chanterelles will be found! At about 6:00 we'll gather for this extraordinary food fest. Please bring food and drink to share. There is a grill and electricity at this location.
Friday 7/12/2019 - Sunday 7/14/2019
Main Event: Sweat 'n Chanterelles
Location: Meramec State Park, Group Site A
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Cici Tompkins
Contact email/phone: ctompkins@momyco.org / 303-775-7084
Join us for a fun camping weekend of hunting summer mushrooms and an easy family friendly float trip (~2hrs). It's a free weekend so come for any or all of it. BYO breakfast and lunch, potluck dinners. Arrive as soon as Friday 3pm, dinner at 6pm, Saturday morning forays at 9am, float trip in the park at 1:30pm, dinner at 6pm and Sunday noon departure. There is a bathhouse nearby. Please bring all camping gear and floating equipment. Everything from a pool floaty to a canoe works on this float trip. There's a boat ramp to let in at the top of the float just a few miles up the road and a boat ramp right by the campsite where we let out. No electric hookup at our group site but electric sites available in the campground. The contact person above can provide additional information.
Wednesday 7/17/2019 9:00 AM
Foray - Forest 44 Conservation Area
Location: 1100 Antire Road, High Ridge, MO 63049
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Peter Ninneman
Contact email/phone: ninnemanpeter@gmail.com
We will meet in the parking lot on Hillsboro Rd at 9am to foray for summer's golden bounty and become familiar with the wide diversity of fungi that the Missouri heat and humidity are know to bring. Bring a lunch, plenty of water, insect repellent and proper clothing. The contact person above can provide additional information.
Prepare for high temperatures and biting insects.
Friday 7/26/2019 to Monday 7/29/2019
WEEKEND FORAY - Horn of Plenty of Chanterelles
Location: Wappapello Army National Guard Site; 461 County Road 517; Wappapello, Missouri 63966
Presented by: SEMO Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: Please contact the person listed below
Contact person: Dawn Lover
Contact email/phone: dlover@momyco.org / 573-727-6440
Horn of Plenty of Chanterelles Foray camping weekend July 26 to 29, 2019. The SEMO Chapter is having their 3nd annual Wappapello Lake foray. Wappapello Army National Guard Site; 461 County Road 517; Wappapello, Missouri 63966. The Black Trumpets/Chanterelles are abundant. Friday will be Mud Creek/Peppermint, Saturday will be University area, Sunday, Wolf Creek on your way out. The Army training site is EXCELLENT. The Adult barracks sleep 36, tent camping right outside the barracks. Quick drive to the lake for fishing/swimming. Unfortunately, there are no kitchen facilities, so there will be a rather huge Army charcoal grill and we are setting up wrought iron campfire cook set up.
Bring everything else you need for mealtimes…especially food to share. There is, however a decent building, a mushroom ID room, and dayroom with tables and chairs where we can eat. Barrack bunks are 1st come 1st served so contact Dawn at your earliest convenience at the email/phone shown above.
Saturday 7/27/2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Foray
Location: TBA
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Brittany Martinez
Contact email/phone: bmartinez@momyco.org / 816-695-3037
Tuesday 8/6/2019 Time: 6:00 PM
CLASS: 10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri - Part 2
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance:Members only
Registration: Please contact the person shown below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
"10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri – Part 2" is our third of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Saturday 8/10/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
CLASS: 10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri - Part 2
Location: MDC Headquarters Building at 2901 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, 65109
Presented by: Mid-Mo
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Malissa Briggler
Contact email/phone: mbriggler@momyco.org / 573-522-4115 x3200
"10 Common Mushrooms of Missouri – Part 2" is our third of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Tuesday 9/10/2019 Time: 6:00 PM
Bi-monthly Meeting
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
A Bi-Monthly meeting will be held on September 10, 2019. Topic and speaker to be announced.
Saturday 9/14/2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Foray
Location: TBA
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Brittany Martinez/Nathan Athans
Contact email/phone: bmartinez@momyco.org / 816-695-3037 OR nathans@momyco.org / 816-588-5304
Saturday 9/21/2019 Time: 10:00 AM
CLASS: 10 Common Edible Mushrooms of Missouri
Location: MDC Headquarters Building at 2901 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, 65109
Presented by: Mid-Mo
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Malissa Briggler
Contact email/phone: mbriggler@momyco.org / 573-522-4115 x3200
"10 Common Edible Mushrooms of Missouri" is our last of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Saturday 10/5/2019 Time: Noon - 2:00 PM
Foray
Location: Weston Bend State Park, Specific Location TBA
Presented by: Kansas City Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Robert Wunder
Contact email/phone: rwunder22@gmail.com
Tuesday 10/15/2019 Time: 6:00 PM
CLASS: 10 Common Edible Mushrooms of Missouri
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members only
Registration: Please contact the person listed below
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
"10 Common Edible Mushrooms of Missouri" is our last of four classes presented each year at most of our chapters. Check out our list of mushrooms covered at each of the classes. Only members can attend these classes, but it’s simple to become a member. For additional information or to reserve your spot at the class, check with the contact person listed above.
Tuesday 11/12/2019 Time: 6:00 PM
BiMonthly Meeting - Annual Photo Show
Location: Powder Valley Nature Center at 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO
Presented by: St. Louis Chapter
Attendance: Members and non-members are welcome
Registration: Not required
Fee: No charge
Contact person: Maxine Stone
Contact email/phone: mstone@momyco.org / 314-963-0280
Our annual photo show featuring photos of mushrooms found by our members over the year. Take photos all season. In November, put them on a flash drive and show them at our Annual Photo Show, where we can take a look at your beautiful creations. Don’t be shy. It’s lots of fun. For further information check with the person listed above.
