Welcome
The Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) is a non-profit group dedicated to learning about local mushrooms, and educating the public about the vast and diverse world of fungi.
We sponsor a variety of mushroom-related activities and services open to the general public, including free emergency mushroom identification for concerned citizens of Sonoma County.
Once you learn to identify and know these delightful creatures, recreational collecting can become a lifelong and healthy hobby. The fun starts with a tiny spore!
Donate to the SOMA Scholarship Fund
Please donate to SOMA and support our scholarships. We have awarded $50,000 in scholarships in the last four years!
Monthly General Meetings:
3rd Thursdays from Sept to May, open to the public.Watch past speakers on the Facebook SOMA Page
Next Monthly ONLINE Meeting:
Date: Feb 16, 2023 6:00pm PST Location: ZOOM! Passcode: SOMAPresenter: 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Topic: Updates from the front lines of mycology - Scholarship recipients discuss their current research.
SOMA Mushroom Forays - Salt Point State Park
Monthly forays on Saturday following the Thursday meetings.
Salt Point forays start from Woodside Campground at 9:45am.
Bring a dish to share, SOMA will provide hot main course!
Feb 18, 2023 - Salt Point, Woodside Campground
Registration is FULL
Mar 18, 2023 - Salt Point, Woodside Campground
Registration is FULL
THANK-YOU to everyone who participated in a very successful SOMA Camp!
Registration for SOMA Camp 2024 opens on
October 15, 2023 (National Mushroom Day!)
More info »
General foray info »
Map to Salt Point »
