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If you prefer to pay your MHMA membership dues by check, please complete our membership application form and mail your check made payable to Mid-Hudson Mycological Association to the address provided. Your membership will be activated once your payment is received.
MHMA Membership
C/O David Logsdon
PO Box 233
Pine Bush, NY 12566
$120 Lifetime
You, for the long haul
Membership
Whether your passion lies in scientific study, artistic expression, culinary exploration, or simply a love of the outdoors, the Mid Hudson Mycological Association offers a welcoming home for your curiosity. As a member, you’ll enjoy a wide range of opportunities to learn, connect, and contribute.
When you join MHMA you receive these benefits:
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Forays & Identification Walks: Join experienced foragers for guided walks to find and safely identify local fungi, offering hands-on learning in the field.
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Education & Lectures: Gain knowledge from timely presentations and events covering a wide array of mycology topics.
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Citizen Science: Help advance fungal research and conservation by contributing to our iNaturalist project that documents and maps fungal biodiversity in our region, contributing to the broader scientific community's knowledge base.
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Members Newsletter: Members receive a regularly emailed newsletter filled with interesting articles, club activities, and events, and other useful resources.
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Robust Online Forums: Stay connected in our members only website Groups where we share photos, recipes, mushroom finds, and offer ID help. Our Facebook group and Instagram feed let you participate with our online community.
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Social Gatherings: Join fellow members to share your stories at the in-person gatherings, board meetings, and our popular potluck brunch held each year.
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Special Events: Members have an opportunity to attend limited-access events that may be held throughout the year.
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Partner Forays: Stay informed about the large forays held by our regional mycological fellows.
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Discounted NAMA Membership: Members are entitled to a discounted membership with the North American Mycological Association, expanding access to national resources and lectures.