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Welcome to The Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society

"The Apple is the fruit of the apple tree, Mushrooms are the fruit of the mycelium, and Spores are the fruit of mold!"

-Richard F. Progovitz

The Susquehanna Valley Mycological Society (S.V.M.S.) is a non-profit organization and was founded in 1992 by ten people in the south central New York State region who had a common interest in mushrooms. Over a decade later, our club is thriving and our membership fluctuates between seventy and ninety members each year.

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A Wealth of Knowledge

Most of our activities are in Broome and Tioga counties in New York, and Susquehanna county in Pennsylvania. S.V.M.S. is charter member of North America Mycological Association (N.A.M.A.) and Northeast Mycological Federation (N.E.M.F.). Both of these organizations are comprised of almost all of the Mycologists in the Western Hemisphere. We have a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips. You could have that also.

Look, Learn and Laugh

"If you are not finding mushrooms, you are not on your hands and knees"

-David Fischer
coauthor of "Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America and Mushrooms of Northeastern North America"

Join our club and walk the mycologically rich forests of New York and Pennsylvania with us. We have three to four annual forays from the spring through the fall each year. These forays offer you a chance to learn more about the local varieties of fungi and enjoy the company of fellow mushroom minded people.

Feel Right at Home

Our membership spans all knowledge levels, from the novice to the seasoned expert. You will not feel out of place, whatever your level of experience. Our members also come from a wide range of backgrounds. You will find that you have much in common with quite a few S.V.M.S. folks.


What's new
2/7/2023

2023 foray info for SVMS, NAMA and NEMF updated

2023 foray info for SVMS, NAMA and NEMF updated
Foray Page
8/27/2022

Change to map to Fall Foray

Change to the text directions on the map to Linda's Foray (Fall). Right onto 17C changed to left. Foray Page
1/26/2022

2022 Foray Dates are Out!

Check out the 2022 SVMS foray dates. Also we have a educational event in May. Also some dates for other major forays. Foray Page
9/23/2019

Hammond Foray Map Updated

Hammond foray map has been updated to be more user freindly. See the map link on the Foray Page.
11/5/2020

2020 SVMS Dues

2020 SVMS Canceled
In case you were wondering, because we canceled all the 2020 events, we did not collect any dues. If you happened to mail your 2020 dues in, they will be applied to your 2021 dues. Have a great winter.
9/19/2020

Hammond Foray

Update: Event CANCELED
The September 26th Hammond foray is canceled. Hopefully next year will be returning to normal foray schedules. Please do not visit the location. The property is closed.
8/14/2020

Littlefeild Foray

Update: Event CANCELED
The August 29th Littlefeild foray is canceled, we will inform the membership about other 2020 events as the year progresses. Please do not visit the location. The property is closed.
7/9/2020

Martin Foray

Update: Event CANCELED
The July 25th Martin foray is canceled, we will inform the membership about other 2020 events as the year progresses. Please do not visit the location. The property is closed.
5/4/2020

Morel Foray

Update: Event CANCELED
The May 16th Morel foray is canceled, we will inform the membership about other 2020 events as the year progresses.
3/16/2020

SVMS Event at Waterman Center

Update: Event CANCELED, we will reschedule ASAP We are doing another event at the Waterman Center. Date Saturday March 21st 10:30-12:30. Their web site with directions.
Short Description: You've gathered wild mushrooms. Your basket is overflowing…what now? Join us as we review choice edibles that can be found locally. Come and learn how to gather and prepare fungi in the forest before you get them home. Learn methods of preserving mushrooms by dehydration, freezing or pickling. Learn how to cook fungi at home. Sample dishes made from dried, frozen and/or pickled wild mushrooms. Recipes will be available for you to take home.
1/30/2020

2020 Foray Dates are Out!

Check out the 2020 SVMS foray dates. Also some dates for other major forays. Foray Page
9/23/2019

Hammond Foray Map Updated

Hammond foray map has been updated to be more user freindly. See the map link on the Foray Page.
8/12/2019

Misssing Newsletters Restored

A few more archived newsletters have been restored in the members only area. Still looking for someone whe has a copy of 2013 and 2015. Contact Clay. Newsletter Archives




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S.V.M.S. 67 Spencer Rd., Owego, NY 13827-2426