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Utah Fungi Fest Forays
What is this event?
On Sunday, May 15th, the Mushroom Society of Utah will be hosting forays as part of the Utah Fungi Fest (utahfungifest.com) Sign up for the forays can be found below.
What should you bring?
The following items are not required but can be helpful as you're looking for fungi:
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Basket
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Wax bags
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Knife
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Trowel
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Small brush
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Water
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A snack
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Sunscreen
Anything else?
Weather can change quickly so bring layers. Areas may be muddy.
Upcoming Events
Sun, Aug 20Kamas ChevronAug 20, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas Chevron, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAAug 20, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas Chevron, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAThis group will meet Sunday, 8/20 @ 10 am at Chevron in Kamas. We will then obtain forest service passes and caravan up to Mirror Lake. There will be no cell reception on the Mirror Lake Highway or at Mirror Lake. Leader: Ashley, 385-274-8258
Sun, Aug 06Brighton LodgeAug 06, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMBrighton Lodge, 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121, USAAug 06, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMBrighton Lodge, 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121, USAThis group will meet Sunday, 8/6 @ 9 am in front of the Brighton Lodge in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Bring: A notebook, pen / pencil, water, snacks and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Leader: Chris 801-898-5109
Sun, Aug 06Silver Fork Lodge Parking LotAug 06, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMSilver Fork Lodge Parking Lot, 11332 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121, USAAug 06, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMSilver Fork Lodge Parking Lot, 11332 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121, USAThis group will meet Sunday, 8/6 @ 9 am at the Silver Fork Lodge parking lot in Big Cottonwood Canyon. There may be limited cell reception so be prepared to find the group without it. 2.5 miles of hiking expected, some incline. Leader: Ashley- Sun, Jul 16Blood's Lake TrailheadJul 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlood's Lake Trailhead, Guardsman Pass Rd, Park City, UT 84060, USAJul 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMBlood's Lake Trailhead, Guardsman Pass Rd, Park City, UT 84060, USAThis group will meet Sunday, 7/16 @ 9 am at the Blood's Lake Trailhead on Guardsman Pass. There is no cell reception so be prepared to find the group without it. 2.5 miles of hiking expected. Leader: Ashley
Sat, Jul 15Kamas Ace HardwareJul 15, 2023, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PMKamas Ace Hardware, 192 W 200 S A, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Sat, Jul 08Kamas 7-11Jul 08, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMKamas 7-11, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Sat, Jul 08Kamas Ace HardwareJul 08, 2023, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PMKamas Ace Hardware, 192 W 200 S A, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Fri, Jul 07Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and RideJul 07, 2023, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBig Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride, 3865 Big Cottonwood Cyn Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USA
Fri, Jul 07Kamas ChevronJul 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas Chevron, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAJul 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas Chevron, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAThis group will meet at the Kamas Chevron and then go into the high Uintas. Bring: A notebook, pen/ pencil, water, snacks and weather appropriate clothing are recommended. We will stop to pay for day-use forest passes ($6 cash or check). Text with any questions. Leader: Eric 216-644-9030
Sun, Jul 02Kamas ChevronJul 02, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas Chevron, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Sat, Jul 01Summit CountyJul 01, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSummit County, Smith and Morehouse Trailhead, Utah 84036, USAJul 01, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSummit County, Smith and Morehouse Trailhead, Utah 84036, USAThis group will meet Saturday, 7/1 at 11 am Smith and Morehouse Trailhead at the Ledgefork Campground. NOTE: No service at the trailhead, be prepared to find the group without it. A notebook, pen/pencil, water snacks and weather appropriate clothing recommended. Leader: Eric 216-644-9030
Fri, Jun 30Kamas 7-11Jun 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMKamas 7-11, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAJun 30, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMKamas 7-11, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAThis group will meet Friday, 6/30 @ 10 am at the Kamas 7-11. Forest Service day passes are needed for each vehicle; passes can be purchased at the Samak Smokehouse store (not 7-11) or at a self-service kiosk on the Mirror Lake Hwy. I am bringing my dogs to the foray. Leader: Chris 801-898-5109- Sun, Jun 04Black Diamond Equipment Parking LotJun 04, 2023, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMBlack Diamond Equipment Parking Lot, 2092 E 3900 S, Holladay, UT 84124, USAJun 04, 2023, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMBlack Diamond Equipment Parking Lot, 2092 E 3900 S, Holladay, UT 84124, USAThis group will meet at 2 pm on Sunday, 6/4 in the parking lot of the Black Diamond Store (2092 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84124). Stephanie will announce the foray location there. Mud likely. Leader: Stephanie 801-244-7945
Sun, Jun 04KamasJun 04, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PMKamas, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Sun, Jun 04KaysvilleJun 04, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMKaysville, Kaysville, UT 84037, USA- Sat, Jun 03Kamas 7-11Jun 03, 2023, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMKamas 7-11, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAJun 03, 2023, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMKamas 7-11, 220 S Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USAThis group will meet Saturday, 6/3/23 at 3 pm at the 7-11 gas station in Kamas. It will then drive to the Nobletts trailhead near Woodland, Utah. From there, it will go .75 miles up the stream and look for snowbank fungi. Mud likely. This event is dog friendly. Leader: Jesse 423-716-3342
Sat, Jun 03KamasJun 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMKamas, 2 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
Fri, Jun 02Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride LotJun 02, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PMBig Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot, 3865 Big Cottonwood Cyn Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USAJun 02, 2023, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PMBig Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Lot, 3865 Big Cottonwood Cyn Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USAThis group will meet Friday, 6/2/23 at 3:30 pm @ the Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride parking lot. Foray location to be announced there. Mud likely. Leader: Aimee 801-530-9660
Closing Event:
There will also be a closing event at 4 that day.
UTAH FUNGI FEST CLOSING EVENT
In collaboration with Mushroom Society of Utah and the Mobile Moon Coop
4-6 pm
@ the Mobile Moon Coop 2551 Hempstead St, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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