Question 1

MMS Forays

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I need information on your forays. Our Forays page has information about our forays. When will the next forays be held? Spring forays occur in May-June, summer July-August, and fall September-October. Members receive the schedule for each season at least 2 weeks before sign-ups open via club emails. Where do I find the link to sign-up for a foray? Links to sign up for a foray are emailed to members before each foray season (spring, summer, & fall). After that, look at the bottom of your last club email right below the MMS Upcoming Events block. Foray sign-up links will be posted there in every club email until sign-ups for the season close. How do I cancel my foray sign-up? Your foray event confirmation email has instructions for canceling your foray sign-up.

Question 2

MMS Membership

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I need information about your memberships. Our Join the MMS page has all the details about our memberships. I need help with joining, renewing, or gift memberships. You can join, get a link to renew, or buy a gift membership on our Join the MMS page. For questions about the forms or help with them, please contact us. I need to change some information on my membership record. Contact us to make changes. How can I pay for my membership (PayPal issues)? Contact us for help with payment issues.

Question 3

MMS Merchandise

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Where can I buy MMS logo apparel and gear? We bring items for sale to all in-person meetings and certain events. This will be included in the event post and email announcements. You can see and order shirts with our old logo on it at Threads & Inks' online e-commerce site, and have it shipped to yourself; or have it delivered to the Threads & Inks store in Lakeville, MN for pickup.

Question 4

Mushroom Classes/Education

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I need information on your classes. See our Classes page for a description of our classes. I want to know when the next 101 or certification class will be held? 101 classes are held twice a year in April and October. The certification class is held once a year in February/March. Where do I get the link to register? These classes are announced in our Events and the link to register is sent to members via the club mailing list. This link will also be posted at the bottom of club emails in the MMS Upcoming Events block in every email until registration closes. I want to cancel my registration/RSVP. Your event confirmation email has instructions for canceling your registration. How do I get started with the Mushroom Passport Program? See our Mushroom Passport Program page for all the details.

Question 5

MMS Banquet, MMS Auction

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When and where will the banquet be held? The annual banquet and auction are held every year the first Saturday in March. The venue can vary, but will be somewhere in the Twin Cities. Look for a post in our Events in late December or early January. Who can attend? Members and member guests can attend. Guests must be registered by a current member. When does registration open?  Registration usually opens about 6 weeks before the event. A link to register will be emailed to members when it opens. This link will also be posted at the bottom of club emails in the MMS Upcoming Events block in every email until registration closes. How and where can I donate items for the annual auction? Drop-off locations will be announced well in advance of the event via the club mailing list and on our blog.

Question 6

MMS Forays

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I need information on your forays. Our Forays page has information about our forays. When will the next forays be held? See our Forays page for general foray scheduling information.  Spring forays occur in May-June, summer July-August, and fall September-October. Members receive the schedule for each season at least 2 weeks before sign-ups open via club emails. Where do I find the link to sign-up for a foray? Links to sign up for a foray are emailed to members before each foray season (spring, summer, & fall). After that, look at the bottom of your last club email right below the MMS Upcoming Events block. Foray sign-up links will be posted there in every club email until sign-ups for the season close. How do I cancel my foray sign-up? Your foray event confirmation email has instructions for canceling your foray sign-up.

Question 7

MMS Membership

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I need information about your memberships. Our Join the MMS page has all the details about our memberships. I need help with joining, renewing, or gift memberships. You can join, get a link to renew, or buy a gift membership on our Join the MMS page. If you have questions about the forms or need help with them, please use the contact form. I need to change some information on my membership record. How can I pay for my membership (PayPal issues)?

Question 8

MMS Merchandise Store

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Where can I buy MMS logo apparel and gear? We bring items for sale to all in-person meetings and certain events. This will be included in the event post and email announcements. You can see and order shirts with our old logo on it at Threads & Inks' online e-commerce site, and have it shipped to yourself; or have it delivered to the Threads & Inks store in Lakeville, MN for pickup.

Question 9

MMS Scholarships

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When do scholarship applications open? Scholarship applications are typically accepted starting in January of each year. The deadline, unless extended, is March 1 for Graduate student scholarships and April 1 for Marek scholarships. Where can I find more information? How do I apply?You can find more information about our scholarships on our Scholarships Committee page. Look for a post in our blog announcements in early January with application instructions.

Question 10

MMS Speaker Requests

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I’d like a speaker for my group on a mushroom topic. Are you interested in having a table or booth at our event? We need mushroom expertise for a mushroom walk or foray.

Question 11

Mushroom Classes

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I need information on your classes. See our Classes page for a description of our classes. I want to know when the next 101 or certification class will be held? 101 classes are held twice a year in April and October. The certification class is held once a year in February/March. Where do I get the link to register? These classes are announced in our Events and the link to register is sent to members via the club mailing list. This link will also be posted at the bottom of club emails in the MMS Upcoming Events block in every email until registration closes. I want to cancel my registration/RSVP. Your event confirmation email has instructions for canceling your registration. How do I get started with the Mushroom Passport Program? See our Mushroom Passport Program page for all the details.

Question 12

Mushroom Cooking/Preserving, Crafts or Cultivation

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I have questions about cooking or preserving mushrooms or where I can buy supplies. I have questions about mushroom crafts and supplies. I have questions about growing mushrooms or where I can buy supplies.

Question 13

Mushroom Foraging Alliance

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I want to learn more about ongoing developments with local foraging rules.

Question 14

Mushroom Foraging Help

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For whatever reason, I am unable to attend your forays - how can I learn about mushrooms? What resources do you recommend? How/where/when can I find mushroom XXX? Is there someone I can hunt with in my area? Where can I legally hunt for mushrooms near me?

Question 15

Mushroom ID Requests

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Can you help me identify a mushroom? I found this in my yard, is this a mushroom? Is it poisonous? Can I eat it? My dog/child/other ate a wild mushroom, what should I do?

Question 16

Mushroom Photography

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I have a question about this year’s photo contest and/or the rules. What are some good resources for taking mushroom photos? I need help with submitting entries or voting on photos.

Question 17

Mycology Education, Scientific Collection & Research

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How can I submit a fungi sample for scientific collection locally? Where can I get fungi samples sequenced? What are some paths to an education in mycology? What schools have mycology programs? What are some resources for mycology education?

Question 18

Website Issues

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I found a problem with something on this website. There is a broken link or a link that does not go where I expected it to. There is missing information or resources that I think should be on this site.

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