Welcome.
Maybe you are curious about the identity of a mushroom you found. Maybe you want to connect to the natural world and learn more about fungal ecology. Or maybe you want to put your skills to use, and help with our community based science projects. Whatever it is, we welcome you.
The Rhode Island Mycological Society was created to promote the study and exchange of information about the Kingdom of Fungi. Through a variety of educational opportunities and events we benefit from our members collective knowledge as we explore and document the fungal diversity of our backyards, parks and forests. Our members range from the mycologically curious to professional mycologists who have traveled the world in search of fungi.
Our Approach
“Nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction. “
E. O. Wilson
Connect with nature
Connecting people with nature helps to build an attitude of ecological respect and belonging.
We are committed to protecting biodiversity
Through our observations of fungi, we are collecting data to contribute to local, state, and national conservation programs and global scientific efforts.
