MSSF Mendocino Camp Woodlands Foray 2025 - a Member Only Event

Deep in the Mendocino woods, MSSF members gather once again for our annual north coast fun fungal rite of autumn at Mendocino Woodlands.

Friday evening presenter will be: Brian Perry

Saturday evening presenter will be: David Campbell

Camp Mycologist: Else Vellinga

Please view the detailed Foray Leader descriptions on MSSF web site.

The forays are briefly described at the end of this event description - choose which foray you prefer before you go to the ticket purchase window; have a backup option in case your first choice has already filled.

Links to Camp Schedule - 2025 and Program 2025.

This annual weekend-long spectacular MSSF-member mycological event includes guided forays, presentations, delicious mushroom themed meals and appetizers, creative mushroom pop up activities, and of course, plenty of mushrooms!  

All on-site meals and lodging [Friday night through Sunday lunch] are included in the basic $345 per person adult member rate. [Humans, age 12 and under, have a reduced rate.]

• Mendocino Woodlands does NOT allow pets.

• Please read the cancellation policy at the bottom!

• Get your Jackson Demonstration State Forest permit right away!

  • It's snail mail, and doesn't have speedy turn-around time

  • Mushroom Permit Information (PDF) BY MAIL ONLY- Allow 14 working days. [send your permit form by Oct 24]

• The maximum number that can register for this event is 140, including staff and volunteers

  • Once the event sells-out, a wait list will open automatically

• Up to 4 individuals can be registered per order

  • Everyone has to be registered - including children of any age

  • Everyone must be an MSSF member (it will be verified in the member database), including children

  • In your mssf.org member-only area, you can add additional family members (who live at the same address), to your membership

  • Additional family members do not pay dues. They don't need to have an email address.

• MSSF is in Camp #1 - Lodging details

• Menu for the weekend

As you complete your registration, you will be providing info to the camp registrars.

MORE INFORMATION: In the last few days before camp, a phone call or text will be more effective communication than email [for last minute issues]. There is no WiFi and minimal/no cell signal at Mendocino Woodlands; staff will be there by Thursday afternoon/evening, without 21st century electronic connection. Best option after Thursday noon, is to send a text - camp staff do go in to town daily, to check messages.

Camp Director: David Gardella or (602)-617-0150 - for general questions

Camp Registrar: Stephanie Wright, or (510) 388-5009 - registration, wait-list questions, 1st-timer questions, cabin assignments, tips for having the best experience

2025 Mendo Forays

Information about the forays and foray leaders; after you reserve your place at camp, you will choose a foray [multiple-choice question during check-out].

• Long forays last 4-6 hours; short forays go out for 2-4 hours.

• All expert-led forays take place on Saturday, immediately after breakfast.

Foray #8: Pascal Pelous - Educational & Edible Oriented

Long; Carpool to several locations in Jackson Demonstration State Forest