The Hoosier Mushroom Society

10/27/2025

Collectors in Indiana have now documented 3,695 species from the state based on 20,806 DNA barcoded collections.

08/12/2025

As far as we know, this information is not factually correct. After extensive DNA-based surveys over the last decade, we have no evidence of Amanita phalloides occurring in Indiana.

Warning for Pet Owners – Death Cap Mushrooms Have Been Identified

Amanita phalloides, also known as the “Death Cap,” has appeared in yards and fields across central Indiana. These mushrooms typically emerge between July and November and can be deadly to dogs of all sizes—even with prompt treatment.

They look very similar to harmless mushrooms and can only be identified accurately by an expert. Ingesting them can cause severe liver and kidney damage within 24–48 hours and may be fatal.

If your dog eats a mushroom, contact a veterinarian immediately. Don’t wait—early intervention is critical.

The Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at Purdue University offers toxicology testing for suspected cases involving mushrooms, nitrates, cyanide, and blue-green algae.

🔗 Link in comments for sample submission instructions to ADDL.

Purdue Extension Indiana State Board of Animal Health IVMA: Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Purdue University Purdue Agriculture Purdue Extension - Tippecanoe County Ag & Natural Resources

03/22/2024

Good morning. Since 2009, events for the Hoosier Mushroom Society have primarily been organized by Stephen Russell. However, last year, he (I) moved to Michigan. As of now, I do not plan on creating the full suite of events statewide that you may be used to. We are currently looking to transition events over to someone new who may take over this role. Practically, this will likely be a series of people who may be willing to host a few forays in their local/regional area. Message if you may be interested.

01/26/2024

The only Wild Mushroom Certification Course for 2024 is coming up this Saturday. Don't miss it. The next opportunity will not be until next year! Most participants take the course for supplemental education, rather than to sell mushrooms to market.

January 27, 2024 - 9am - 5pm - Online More information: https://hoosiermushrooms.org/index.php?/wild-mushrooms-2023/

01/20/2024

We still have spots available for the 2024 Morel Mushroom Certification Course 2024 - 21/30 spots have been filled. This is our primary fundraising mechanism for the year. We appreciate your help in allowing us to continue documenting Indiana's mushrooms.

Zoom meeting for morel mushroom certification. January 20, 2024 - 1pm - 5pm More information: https://hoosiermushrooms.org/index.php?/wild-mushrooms-2023/

11/30/2023

There are many spots still available for the Morel and Wild Mushroom certification courses coming up in January. Hope to see you there.

Morels and Food Safety - January 20, 2024 - 1pm - 5pm - REGISTER Wild Mushrooms - January 27, 2024 - 9am - 5pm - REGISTER

11/05/2023

Receive a training certification for edible mushroom identification! The 2024 Online Morel and Wild Mushroom Certification Courses are available for people residing inside and outside of Indiana. They will take place January 20th and 28th, 2024. We did not hold a round of courses this last summer, so this may be the only opportunity to attend until January 2025. Look forward to seeing you there!

10/02/2023

Dates have now been set for the 2024 Morel and Wild Mushroom Certification Courses. They will take place January 20th and 28th, 2024. We did not hold a round of courses this last summer, so this may be the only opportunity to attend until January 2025. Look forward to seeing you there!

Morels and Food Safety - January 20, 2024 - 1pm - 5pm - REGISTER Wild Mushrooms - January 27, 2024 - 9am - 5pm - REGISTER

03/02/2023

A first draft of the 2023 HMS Schedule of events is now posted on www.hoosiermushrooms.org. Let us know your thoughts!

As per the norm, most scheduled dates should still be considered "soft" and subject to change. It is very tough to schedule mushroom events far in advance. There was an event cancelled in 2019 for the first time in several years and then a couple in 2020 due to Covid. We always have a broad array of...

01/02/2023

Our online Morel & Wild Mushroom Certification Courses for 2023 are coming up Jan. 21 & Jan. 28. Register now at the link below.

12/04/2022

We still have some spots available for our 2023 morel and wild mushroom courses that take place in January. Makes a great Christmas gift for the mushroom lover in your family. Hope to see you there!

11/15/2022

2023 Indiana Mushroom Certification courses are now open for registration. We will be holding both the morel and wild mushroom courses in January this year.

This will be our ninth year offering wild mushroom courses. These courses provide a way for individuals, chefs, restaurant owners, and others to get the training necessary to correctly identify the most common species of edible mushrooms in the State of Indiana. Prior to this course residents of Ind...