Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society

06/06/2026

If it seems like the family tree of fungi is being steadily redrawn, one reason is the endless work of Harte Singer, a California-based expert in mushroom genetics.

Harte — the sequencing director of the Fungal Diversity Survey — is responsible for extracting and analyzing the genetic sequences, the “barcodes,” of mushrooms submitted by amateur and professional mycologists across North America. He contributes to other projects as well; he did the on-site sequencing for 500 species at the 2024 NAMA foray in Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

He will be our guest presenter via Zoom for our June 11 meeting.

Analysis of genetic sequences helps mycologists better distinguish different species from each other and to regroup them at the genus and family levels. Harte will talk about barcoding techniques and discuss some of the fascinating discoveries of the FUNDIS project.

Come join us in person at the Rotunda (building 11) at Olympic College, Bremerton at 7 PM. Or join us via Zoom!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89215617241?pwd=m3KrElcpHb1BjD1FJX7J2uvSVFIivm.1

06/01/2026

05/20/2026

Interested in learning the basics of fungi ID and safe foraging? There will be a nature walk and mushroom hunt this Saturday at a wonderful site in Allyn!

05/11/2026

Here's a guide to the common PNW species of morels. They are the reason for the season! All photos taken in Mushroom Wonderland. 🍄✌️

05/11/2026

Looking for something to do in North Kitsap this Tuesday? One of KPMS's esteemed members, Jerry Nickelsburg, will be doing a presentation about the Wild Mushrooms of the PNW at the Greater Hansville Community Center, starting at 7 PM!

04/28/2026

Beth Llanas presents Insect Agriculture: A Look into the Nest of Fungus Growing Ants

04/16/2026

Save the date, we're just one month out from our 5th Annual SPRING MUSHROOM FESTIVAL!

This year our special guest is Julie Beeler, the brilliant mind behind
She will be our keynote and also demonstrating mushrooms' many uses as paint and pigment!

Vendor registration is open, you can sign up here:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/5th-annual-spring-mushroom-festival-vendors/items

Want to volunteer? Volunteers receive a complimentary 1 year membership to SSMC or a 1 year extension if already a member. Send an email to [email protected] if interested.

Stay tuned, workshop registration is opening soon.

04/16/2026

04/08/2026

Please join us this Thursday, April 9th at 7 pm, to hear Sandra Ruffner discuss the importance of community science and the ins and outs of iNaturalist! Sandra is a member of the Conservation and Ecology Committee for the Puget Sound Mycological Society, and in addition to her interest in fungi, she has expertise in native plants. Come learn how to create successful iNat observations and how you can contribute to actual scientific data when hunting for mushrooms!

We hope you join us in person at the Rotunda (Building 11) at Olympic College, in Bremerton. Doors open at 6:30 PM for setup and socializing. Bring mushrooms to talk about, snacks and stories to share, and all of your curiosity and enthusiasm!

The meeting starts at 7 PM with club business, and the presentation will start around 7:45 PM, but if you're online be aware that timing may not be precise.

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