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NEMF 2011

NEMF Foray News
Central New York Mycological Society, Mid York Mycological Society, Rochester Area Mycological Association, and Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society are pleased to announce that the 2011 NEMF Samuel Ristich Foray will be held at Paul Smith's College in Paul Smiths, NY on August 11 to August 14, 2011. This is the 35th NEMF foray. Paul Smith's College was the site of NEMF in 1987, NAMA in 1991, and the International Dye and Fibre Symposium in 1997.

Paul Smith's College is located on beautiful Lower Saint Regis Lake, situated within the St. Regis Canoe area and the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. Paul Smith's College is located close to Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. It is easily accessible to I-87 and convenient to Albany, Burlington, and Montreal.

Dr. Tim Baroni, from SUNY Cortland and recipient of the Distinguished Mycologist Award from the MSA, is our chief mycologist. Tim has taught a summer field mycology course for over 25 years in nearby Raquette Lake. Professional mycologists will include some newcomers to our faculty. Andy Methven from Eastern Illinois University, Alex Weir from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Kathie Hodge from Cornell University have accepted our invite. Long time Fungi Perfecti staffer, Jim Goiun who is also an alumni of Paul Smith's College, will happily join us. In addition, Gary Lincoff (Audubon Society Guide to Mushrooms author), Roy Halling, Roz Lowen, Rod Tuloss, Walt Sturgeon, Noah Siegel, and Bill Yule will round out our faculty. John Plishke III will be our sorting chair. Programs will include a mix of ID workshops along with papermaking, cultivation, medicinals, and dyeing.

Stacey Kalechitz, Walks Chair has assembled a variety of foray locations close to the College to allow maximum gathering time in the forests. Site selections have been chosen from over six million acres in the Adirondack Park. Committee members traveled to Paul Smith's to explore sites. Information was gathered on fungi, tree type, trails, and forest undergrowth. Detailed descriptions of the site, along with degree of difficulty will be available with the foray sign up sheets at the college during the foray. We will have one field trip to the Wild Center, the new Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks. Expect good collecting with a wide variety of mushrooms. At the last NEMF at Paul Smith's College, 384 species of mushrooms were collected and identified. A complete listing can be found on the NEMF website.

Pat Reehil and Jean Fahey are our lead mycophagists.
You will have the opportunity to sample some of their favorite mushroom recipes. Expect some memorable treats from these gourmet chefs. Sandra Spacher, Social Chair is searching for the best local cheese and regional treats to tantalize your taste buds during our evening socials. The Bobcat Lounge will be open in the evenings for legal beverages.

Lodging will consist of a variety of college dormitory offerings. Lower and Upper St. Regis provides suites with individual rooms and kitchens. Essex and Franklin

Halls have doubles with individual bathrooms. Lydia Martin Smith Hall provides doubles and triples in a traditional dorm style with a shared bathroom on each floor. Room assignments are on a first-come first served basis. There are nearby private motels and campgrounds if the college experience is not for you. Meals will be served cafeteria style. Commuters are invited.

Information for all the housing/food options can be found on the registration form. We have also included a space for those needing or willing to provide a ride.

NEMF registration has closed out within the first month of opening registration. Please pass this information on to friends and club members. Registration starts on January 15, 2011. See the NEMF website for further information and view our video. Hope to see you this coming August. For further information, please call me at (315)339-3515 or E-mail me at pcmolesky@aol.com.
Peter Molesky, Registrar Chair

Download the registration Form -- PDF File

2011 -- The NEMF 2011 video trailer is up at you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWiSZEp5eqA