Standalone cost of the Foray for individuals 13 and older who are not members of the NSMS. If you are a member of the NSMS, Login then go to the Member’s only area and register there to get your 50% members discount.
Standalone cost of the Foray for students 13 and older who are not members of the NSMS. If you are a member of the NSMS, Login then go to the Member’s only area and register there to get your 50% members discount.
If you prefer to order lunch from Ross Creek Centre instead of bringing your own, click on the button above and fill out the form.
The Annual Fall Foray is planned for October 17th, 2026.
Location: Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, 555 Ross Creek Road
Foray Fee: Non-members: $30 for youth and adults (13 and older); $20 for students (secondary to university); children 12 and under free
Members of the NSMS: $15 for adult members (18 and older); $10 for adult students; children 12 and under and youth members
(13-17) are free for 2026 thanks to a generous grant from the North American Mycological Association (NAMA).
Join the NSMS by clicking on the Join us! above. Cost is $30 annually. All memberships include one additional adult partner and
dependent children 17 and under. If you wish to register for the foray as a non-member, use the buttons above:
Tentative Schedule:
Foray sign-in: 10:00-10:30
Welcome and group photo: 10:30-11:00
Trail walks to collect mushrooms: 11:00 - 12:30
Lunch 12:30-1:00 (either bring your own, or pre-order from Ross Creek Centre - link on the registration page)
Workshops and demonstration tables 1:00-3:00
- Dye workshop: 1:00-2:00
- Mushroom cultivation workshop: 1:00-2:00
- Bolete workshop 2:00-3:00
- Lichen workshop: 2:00-3:00
Appetizers and cash bar 2:30-4:00