Yakima Valley Mushroom Society

10/15/2026

Come out and support YVMS and a local small business on October 22nd, 2026 in Yakima as part of their 'B**r Grows Community' program. From 2pm to close, 50% of all pint sales will go to YVMS to assist us in providing mushroom education throughout the coming year.
YVMS will be presenting some fun mushroom info starting around 6pm.
Stop by, raise a pint, and remember to buy a raffle ticket, or ten, for a chance to win our Mushroom Foraging Starter Kit:
Contains everything to get u started mushrooming: 2 fluorescent vests, a net foraging bag, a Wrenbury foraging knife with brush, a copy of All That The Rain Promises, a mushroom journal, and more !!!($75 value, ticket $5 ea)

09/25/2026

Thanks to everyone for coming out to the first YVMS meeting of the Fall 2026 mushroom season on 9/21 at the Yakima Area Arboretum. We shared fantastic food, had great door prizes thanks to Gifford Pinchot Fungi Fest, and were entertained and educated by Keith Schlemlein recounting the 2026 North American Mycological Association YOOP foray he attended as a scholarship recipient. (Jenn Ballard was too busy enjoying the potluck to take pictures 😅 so post 'em if you took 'em fellow members)

This weekend YVMS members will be joining South Sound Mushroom Club and Coastal Shores and Spores Mycological Society on the Olympic Peninsula for their annual Wynoochee Foray

09/19/2026

Look, we're famous! Come to the 9/21 potluck and general meeting for a chance at this treasure!!!

Not all treasure is hidden. 🍄

Join the Yakima Valley Mushroom Society for their monthly meeting this Monday, September 21 at 6:15 PM. They'll be holding a Gifford Pinchot Fungi Festival giveaway!

Local mushroom clubs are a great way to learn about foraging, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fabulous presentations by experts.

Location: Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Dr, Yakima, WA 98901

09/01/2026

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Pre-Fungi Festival Treasure Hunt!

Foraging isn't just about mushrooms ... it's about exploring new places and discovering cool things along the way. In the lead-up to Gifford Pinchot Fungi Festival, we're hiding surprise packages around Packwood and the surrounding communities for you to find!

Here's how it works: watch this page for clues, follow them to track down a hidden package, and share your find with us. Some packages are tucked at local businesses, others are out in nature ... so keep your eyes open wherever you roam.

First clue drops soon. Are you ready to hunt?