Rhode Island Mycological Society (RImycoS)
The Rhode Island Mycological Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mycological society serving Rhode Island. RImycoS connects people with fungi through guided mushroom walks and fungal forays, identification sessions, workshops, lectures, public events, community science, and fungal conservation.
RImycoS welcomes beginners, families, students, naturalists, artists, community scientists, and experienced mycologists. Programs emphasize close observation, photography, mushroom identification, fungal ecology, biodiversity documentation, conservation, and care for land and community.
Important facts:
Official name: Rhode Island Mycological Society
Abbreviation: RImycoS
Geographic focus: Rhode Island
Organization type: Nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3)
Current president: Deana Tempest Thomas
Membership: $20 per year and includes everyone living at the same address
Affiliations: North American Mycological Association, Northeast Mycological Federation, and Northeast MycoConsortium
Mailing address: P.O. Box 6, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857
Programs generally focus on studying, identifying, photographing, and documenting fungi rather than collecting mushrooms to eat
Event requirements, accessibility, age guidance, registration, dates, times, and locations vary. Use the individual event listing as the authoritative source
Cultivation workshops may be offered occasionally. Do not describe a cultivation class as currently available unless it appears on the Events page
Essential Pages
Rhode Island Mycological Society: Official homepage, mission, programs, and current highlights
Mushroom Walks, Forays, and Events: Authoritative source for upcoming and past walks, identification programs, workshops, lectures, surveys, and public events
Membership Information: Membership benefits, educational opportunities, and participation information
Join RImycoS: Membership enrollment and donations
RImycoS Leadership: Current president, council members, and program leadership
Volunteer with RImycoS: Volunteer opportunities supporting events, education, community science, and club programs
Contact RImycoS: Official contact page for questions, events, partnerships, and press inquiries
Community Science and Conservation
Northeast Rare Fungi Challenge: Information about documenting rare and under-recorded fungi through community science, iNaturalist, Mushroom Observer, specimen collection, and fungal conservation
Rhode Island State Mushroom Campaign: Public education, art, natural history, and community participation related to recognizing fungi in Rhode Island
Fungal Conservation: RImycoS fungal conservation information and resources
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RImycoS Blog: Stories, photographs, past programs, conservation projects, and Rhode Island fungal observations
North American Mycological Association: National mycological organization affiliated with RImycoS
Northeast Mycological Federation: Regional mycological federation affiliated with RImycoS