The Northeast Mycological Federation
NEMF’s main activity is its annual foray. On a rotating basis member clubs or groups of clubs host three days of fungus collection and identification, lectures and workshops. Topics often include fungus identification, mycophagy, medicinal uses, textile dyeing, papermaking and photography.
Gary Gilbert
Announcing NEMF 2027!
The 2027 foray will be held at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.
July 29-August 1, 2027
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
Host Club:
Connecticut Valley Mycological Society (CVMS)
The 2026 Foray has come to an end!
Thanks to our host clubs, volunteers, faculty, presenters, and attendees for another fantastic foray!
July 30-August 2, 2026
Pennsylvania State University
Mont Alto, PA
Host Clubs:
New Jersey Mycological Association (NJMA)
Eastern Penn Mushroomers (EPM)
Philadelphia Mycology Club (PMC)
Central Pennsylvania Mushroom Club (CPMC)
Our 2025 Foray was held September 18th-21st, 2025 in Ithaca, NY.
2025's host clubs put on another great event with over 200 attendees.
Our 2024 Foray was held October 11-14th, 2024 in Hyannis, Cape Cod.
Thanks to all our attendees, mycologists, lecturers and workshop presenters, sponsors, vendors, host clubs, and volunteers for making the 2024 foray on Cape Cod the best it could be.
About NEMF
Welcome to NEMF – The Northeast Mycological Federation!
NEMF was incorporated as a New York not-for-profit organization with the following mission:
“To stimulate interest in mycology by providing a forum where everyone can share their knowledge and experience through cooperative study of the funga of Northeastern North America for scientific and educational purposes.”
Our annual foray brings more than 250 attendees to beautiful locations across the Northeast and offers a wide variety of educational opportunities during each foray.