Boston Mycological Club
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General Keys and Blogs- Cornell Mushroom Blog
Kathie Hodge's incredibly fun and educational blog. A must-see blog! - Foreign Names of Mushrooms
Lists some twenty mushrooms typically found in the US, provides their Latin binomials, and their names in several European and Asian languages. - Fungi Growing on Wood
Keys, photographs, and descriptions of macroscopic fungi utilizing wood as a substrate in the northeast United States. - MushroomExpert.com
A fantastic website with up-to-date nomenclature, tons of pictures, and guidelines for beginners on collecting, microscopy, and trees. - Mushroom Observer
Post pictures, generate lists, and view the finds of amateur and professional mycologists from across the globe. - Mycokey
A fungus identification and information system. In MycoKey you can search for genera and species or use the dynamic, morphing mushroom identifier to name your specimens and find thousands of photos and descriptions. - RogersMushrooms
A one-stop compendium of all things mycological - Virtual Mycology - World Wide Web
Although this virtual library was last updated 2005, and will not be updated, the old web pages are still available on this site. - Tom Volk's Fungi
Dr. Volk's voluminous website, check out the fungus of the month archive.
Member Websites
- Russ Cohen gives walks and courses on edible wild plants. For a schedule of his activities, check his website.
- Wanda Metcalf creates paintings of nature using watercolors and computer techniques. See an on-line gallery of her work at her website.
- Lawrence Millman is an avid mycologist and writer. Larry recently published Fascinating Fungi of New England, the first book to be devoted exclusively to New England fungi. Please read about Larry and his work at his website.
Apps
Ascomycetes
- Ascofrance
A forum dedicated to Ascomycetes. Users can interface in either English or French by clicking on the French or British flags at the top of the page. You can download articles, view images, and post. - Beginners Guide to the Earth Tongues
- Home of the Hysteriaceae, Mytilinidiaceae & Gloniaceae
In depth information on these ubiquitous microfungi, many of which can be found in New England. Keys, phylogenetic information and historical notes along with easy to read methodologies for studying these gorgeous bitunicate ascos. - Home of the Xylariaceae
Jack Rogers et al. An amazing website full of information on the genera xylariaceae and its species. - Hypomyces Home
An interactive key to the species of Hypomyces. - Myconet and Outline of the Ascomycota
Myconet 14 (2010) has the new Outline - Don Pfister's Lab at the Harvard Herbaria
Dr. Pfister is our Club's scientific advisor. Don's expertise is in discomycetes and this site has numerous resources including a nomenclatural revision to Seaver's North American Cup Fungi (Operculates) and a searchable bibliography. Profiles of staff and volunteers at the Harvard Herbaria, with contact information, are also available. - Xylariaceae
Keys to the many genera and species of the Xylariaceae. These are fungi like our common Daldinia concentrica (carbon-cushions) and Xylaria polymorpha (dead man's fingers).
Basidomycetes
- Agaricales key. Gertrude Burlingham's Russula key, pages 201-205, is especially useful. Russula species descriptions begin on p. 205.
- Amanita, studies in the genus of
- Boletales
- Coprinus, studies in the genus of
Keys for sections and species of Coprinus. The names are not updated though. - Cortbase, a nomenclatural database of corticioid fungi
Dr. Hibbitt is a leading mycologist working on the ecology and systematics of fungi, particularly basidiomycetes. - David Hibbett's Lab at Clark University
Dr. Hibbitt is a leading mycologist working on the ecology and systematics of fungi, particularly basidiomycetes. - A Polypore Primer: An introduction to the characters used to identify poroid wood decay fungi.
- Russula Key
Gertrude Burlingham's Russula key and species descriptions, excerpted from a volume on Agricales. - Russulales News
Identification keys, techniques, ecology.
BMC Walks: Fungi Found
Classes and Forays - US and International
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Many classes and forays are annual events whose details change. Just a few event sponsors are listed below. There are many more.
- COMA Foray
- The Cordyceps Expedition
- Decordova Sculpture Park and Museum
The Museum sometimes offers classes on botanical drawing. - Eagle Hill
The BMC offers two partial scholarships to classes on fungi to interested members. - NAMA
NAMA's Mycophile describes all kinds of upcoming forays. - Sam Ristich Foray
- Telluride Mushroom Festival
- Tibet Summer Fungal and Floral Foray
Clubs and Organizations
- Cape Cod Mushroom Club
Membership is open to individuals and organizations from the South Coast, South Shore, Cape Cod, The Islands, and anywhere else. BMC members may join CCMC gratis. - NAMA - North American Mycological Association
Lists clubs in any part of the US - New England Botanical Club (NEBC)
Devoted to the study of vascular plants but also with interests in cryptogams. A wonderful group of people and a very old organization. - MSA - Mycological Society of America
The MSA is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the science of mycology - the study of fungi of all kinds. Publishes scholarly journal, Mycologia, and bimonthly newsletter, Inoculum.
Databases
- Bibliography of Systematic Mycology
Use the BSM to search by genus or author to find available literature on that topic - Index Fungorum
A nomenclatural website where you can search for the current name of a fungus, find citations for descriptions, or search the Bibliography of Systematic Mycology for articles on genera and authors. An invaluable resource! - Mycobank
Similar to Indexfungorum, where you can search for current names and synonomies, as well as find descriptions of many fungi. Equally invaluable! - Mycology Collections Portal
Data derived from universities, botanical gardens, museums, and agencies that provide taxonomic, environmental, and specimen-based information.
Educational Institutions
- David Hibbett's Lab at Clark University
Dr. Hibbitt is a leading mycologist working on the ecology and systematics of fungi, particularly basidiomycetes. - The Humboldt Field Research Institute
Week-long seminars in natural history, science and art. Every year Eagle Hill offers a variety of courses of interest to the amateur mycologist. - Don Pfister's Lab at the Harvard Herbaria
Dr. Pfister is our Club's scientific advisor. Don's expertise is in discomycetes and this site has numerous resources including a nomenclatural revision to Seaver's North American Cup Fungi(Operculates) and a searchable bibliography. Profiles of staff and volunteers at the Harvard Herbaria, with contact information, are also available. - Pringle Lab at Harvard University: Ecology & evolution and the fungi
Harvard Resources
Arnold Arboretum
Arboretum, classes, bookstore. A great place to learn your trees and shrubs.
The Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest.
Petersham, MA An amazing museum showcasing highly detailed educational dioramas depicting scenes like New England forests through time and forestry practices.
There are many trails to explore through Harvard Forest after your visit to the museum. Check out the old growth hemlock forest.
Friends of the Farlow
Founded in 1980 The Friends of the Farlow is an international group of amateurs and
professionals interested in cryptogamic botany and in seeing the Farlow Reference Library and Herbarium of Cryptogamic Botany at Harvard University flourish.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard University Extension School
Evening courses in science, natural history, and the history of science.
Libraries
- Hollis Catalog
Harvard's library holdings catalog. This page has information on using Hollis. Search for citations of articles and books online and visit the Harvard Herbaria libraries to acquire your materials. For information on library hours and access, click here - World Cat
A great and easy to use way of searching for books in libraries near you. Often times, you may be able to request an item through your local library's interlibrary loan program. Talk to your local librarian for details.
Microscopy
- Anchor Optics - Microscopes
An Edmund Optics company. Affordable microscopes and accessories. - Caley & Whitmore Corporation
Microscope and scientific instrument servicing. Somerville, MA. - DSC Optical Services
Microscope and scientific instrument sales and servicing. Newton, MA. - Klarmann Ruling Inc
Eyepiece reticles for measuring spores and things in your microscope preparations. - Micro Video Instruments, Inc.
Microscope and scientific instrument sales and servicing. Avon, MA. - MicrobeHunter.com
A great resource of user friendly articles on microscopy. - Nikon MicroscopyU
Microscopy U features descriptions of microscope parts, function, and theory.
Photography
- The Digital SLR Guide
A fun and user friendly guide to choosing the right camera for you. - Photographing Mushrooms for Identification or for Posting on the BMC Yahoo Group
By Joel Kershner.
Print Publications
Systematics
- David Hibbett's Lab at Clark University
Dr. Hibbitt is a leading mycologist working on the ecology and systematics of fungi, particularly basidiomycetes. - Tree of Life Web Project
Explore the natural relationships of all organisms, including fungi, in this beautiful and detailed website.
