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MAWDC 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
MAWDC in the News
- Four Ways to Learn about Fungi and Foraging in the DC Area — The Washington Post, September 2021
Other Mushroom Clubs
MAWDC 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) — MAWDC is a an enthusiastic member of this group, and as a MAWDC 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 — MAWDC regularly collaborates with this Virginia club on a Joint Appalachian Foray.
- Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club — A large club, with a very active schedule of events, that operates out of Pittsburgh.
- Central Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
- Eastern Penn Mushroomers
- The New York Mycological Society
- 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 former MAWDC president William Needham.
- Matt's Habitats — Additional opportunities to learn about the edible outdoors from MAWDC board 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!
Past Newsletters
Although no longer in production, The Sporophore was MAWDC's quarterly newsletter, and included great information about mushrooms you're likely to see in our area, and updates on club activities.