Hosted By: Gulf South Mycological Society
WHEN: July 11–13, 2025
WHERE: Best Western Conference Center, 2720 N MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
COST: $70+ Donation
Join fellow fungi enthusiasts, mycologists, and nature lovers for a weekend of discovery at the 2025 GSMS Summer Foray! Held in the heart of Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest, this three-day gathering offers expert-led mushroom forays, engaging evening talks, social events, and hands-on ID labs.
🧠 Featured Speakers:
Dr. Juan Luis Mata – Updating the taxonomy of Lentinula
Kerri McCabe – Got Milk? A Dunk into Lactarius and Other Milky Mushrooms
Arafat Rashid – Aquatic Mitosporic Fungi
🌿 Tentative Schedule Highlights:
Friday, July 11: Evening welcome, speaker presentations, and social hour
Saturday, July 12: Morning forays in Kisatchie, species identification, and evening talks
Sunday, July 13: Collection table discussion and final wrap-up
🎓 All experience levels are welcome—from curious beginners to seasoned identifiers!
🍽 Meals are not included, but breakfast is provided by the hotel if you’ve booked a room there. There’s also a decent diner just a short walk directly in front of the hotel that many attendees take advantage of.
🛌 Discounted lodging available by mentioning "GSMS" when booking at the venue.
📬 Download the registration form form and email to gulfsouthmycologicalsociety@gmail.com. Call (832) 316-0838 if you have questions.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, forage, and connect with the Gulf South’s vibrant fungal community!