Discover the Fungi of Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Mycological Society connects people with fungi, forests, and each other through guided walks, community science, and fungal conservation.
What We Do
Learn
Learn about and explore the vast Kin.dom of fungi through guided walks, forays, lectures, webinars, special guest educators, and learning opportunities through the greater regional networks.
Conect
Members help each other to learn and explore Rhode Island. Connect with the plants, animals, and fungi through observation and art. Community members and Scientists connect to share information about fungi.
Protect
We advocate for the inclusion of fungi in conservation planning and work with land trusts, researchers, and naturalists to better understand fungal biodiversity.
Upcoming Walks and Programs
Each season brings new fungi. Join us for field walks, workshops, BioBlitzes, and the annual Rhode Island Fungi Fair.
Established in 2022, RImycoS sprouted from a deep affection for fungi and a shared concern for their future. Despite Fungi’s role in our ecosystems, many Rhode Islanders remain unaware of their significance.
RImycoS serves as a link between scientific inquiry and public awareness, dedicated to promoting ecological literacy for all.
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.
RImycoS seeks not only to reflect the diversity of the region we serve, but to nurture a mycological community that honors different ways of seeing, relating to, and caring for the fungal world. We invite everyone to participate.