THE MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, DC
MAW Resources
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Field Guide Recommendations
A field guide is essential for learning to identify mushrooms. Some good resources for the DC area are:
- Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians by William C. Roody
- The National Audubon Society Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America by Gary Lincoff
Citizen Science
- Mushroom Observer is a great site to track your mushroom observations. The goal of the site is to gather better information about the distribution of known species, and to discuss and document mushrooms that don't fit the definition of any recognized species. You can also use it to keep your own personal "life list" of mushrooms that you've seen in the wild.
Other Mushroom Clubs
MAW is part of a network of mushroom clubs around the country. You may want to check out some of these other groups.
- North American Mycological Association (NAMA) - MAW is a an enthusiastic member of this group, and as a MAW member you can join NAMA at a discounted rate. Check out their site and see what they have to offer, such as the list of NAMA affiliated clubs, resources for teaching about fungi, and much more.
- Northeast Mycological Federation (NEMF)
- New River Valley Mushroom Club - MAW regularly collaborates with this Virginia club on a Joint Appalachian Foray.
- Western PA Mushroom Club - A large club, with a very active schedule of events, that operates out of Pittsburgh, PA.
- Central PA Mushroom Club
- Eastern PA Mushroomers
- The Ohio Mushroom Society
- West Virginia Mushroom
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Other Local Nature Resources
There are more than just mushrooms to see and learn about.
- Audubon Naturalist Society - The Audubon Naturalist Society provides opportunities to learn about trees, herbaceous plants, geology and, of course, birds.
- Hiker's Notebook - An engaging and informative resource for outdoor enthusiasts from MAW vice president William Needham.
- Matt's Habitats - Additional opportunities to learn about the edible outdoors from MAW member Matt Cohen.
- Maryland Native Plant Society - The name says it all. This local and very active group is a great resource to learn about our regional flora though its many sponsored events. Learning to ID trees will make you a better mushroomer!