New York Mycological Society
| Formation | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John Cage |
| Location | |
Membership (2015) | 430 |
| Website | newyorkmyc |
The New York Mycological Society is a nonprofit organization of people who share an interest in mycology as well as in mycophagy. The present NYMS was reincarnated in 1962 by the composer John Cage and a small group of other mushroom lovers and students, including illustrator Lois Long and noted mycologist Guy Nearing.[1][2]
The NYMS runs events and mushrooming walks throughout the greater NYC area. The society started from a class at The New School in 1959.[3]
References
- ^ Locke, Charles (December 15, 2016). "Meet the Obsessive Mushrooms Hunters of New York City". Wired. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
- ^ "What is the New York Mycological Society?". NYMS. 2013-07-09. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ^ Canby, Peter (September 10, 2012). "Mushroom Noises". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
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