Join SDMyco for another Pop-Up Foray! We're excited to get back out into the wild to collect fresh specimens and experience all the joy that mushrooms bring! Although the lack of rains this season may not produce an abundance of mushrooms, hopefully some will be up, as the atmosphere has remained moist. Last year's foray at this site was quite rewarding!

When: Saturday, February 29th 11am-3pm

Where: Location: Buena Vista Park Loop Trailhead

1601 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081

(*Enter through Antigua and Shadowridge Rd. and go towards the end of the parking lot. Meet at the tables)

Directions: Google Maps

A Few Things to Note

This event is FREE, however REGISTRATION is required.

This is a members only foray. Non-members can join HERE. Only one membership per family is required.

Each participant must register before arriving at the event. Unregistered attendees cannot participate due to liability. When registering you are required to agree to our liability waiver.

Parking is VERY limited. We should average about 3 participants per car. Please arrange to carpool with other members HERE.

We are building relationships with park services, so please follow all stated and posted rules before and during the event so that we can continue to come back.

All registered attendees are required to arrive by 11am for sign-in and debriefing.

Be Prepared

Download iNaturalist and/or Mushroom Observer and download PROJECTS: 1) Fungi of San Diego County, CA 2) San Diego Mycolological Society Mycoflora Project 3) Buena Vista Park Foray : San Diego Mycological Society

Get familiarized with proper data collection HERE

Dress for the conditions: hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes, rain gear and warm layers as needed

Bring water, snack and bagged lunch if desired

Bring a basket, brown or wax paper bags, collecting containers and tools

Foray Agenda

11am: Arrive via carpool. Meet for check-in and debrief.

11:15am: Depart meeting area for foray.

2pm: Meet back at designated meeting area (picnic tables) to begin identification of species.

Day of contacts for the foray:

Michelle Jachimowicz (619) 301-4994

Valerie Nguyen (541) 520-2139

We will be accepting donations for the Elio Schaechter Mycology Scholarship Fund. A collaboration between San Diego Mycological Society and UC Riverside will give a scholarship to a higher level student doing research on Mycology. (Only program of its kind in Southern California).

*Important announcement: SD Myco Foragers please join POC Fungi for another Fungus Fair in San Diego! POC Fungi is hosting a Fungus Fair at the WorldBeat Cultural Center, Balboa Park, on Sunday 3/6, including Workshops, Vendors, & Music from 9am-7pm. See you there!

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We hope you can join us!

Cheers,

The San Diego Mycological Society