What is MAWs purpose?
MAW’s purpose is to disseminate a reliable body of knowledge regarding fungi. Its members join the association to learn, develop information, and present information about fungi, including the recognition of various species, and the collection and use of mushrooms for scientific and culinary purposes. MAW strives to acquaint both members and the general public with the importance of mycology, and to promote fellowship among mycophiles. To carry out these purposes, MAW holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, and other activities such as: photographic exhibits or contests, mushroom forays and field trips. Programs for past meetings have included such diverse topics as: truffle culture including tasting, a panel discussion on hunting the elusive morel, tips on mushroom photography, the use of fungi in traditional Chinese medicine, wild gathered foods tasting (annual), identification key to the boletes, weather prediction and use of an almanac, slime molds, mushroom toxi
