Similkameen Valley Foray & Feast

Manning Park, British Columbia, Canada, June 1-4 (Mon-Thurs), 2026

NAMA Is returning to our region this summer! Just a 6 hour drive north of Yakima. Save the date for the Similkameen Valley Foray & Feast, the upcoming North American Mycological Society (NAMA) Regional Foray, produced in partnership with the Vancouver Mycological Society based out of Manning Park Resort June 1 to 4, 2026. Watch for more information on their website. The event is capped at 100 people. 

Regional Foray - North American Mycological Association

Dear YVMS members,

We are sad to announce that Richard "Dick" LaFramboise, a long-time and beloved member of the Yakima Valley Mushroom Society, passed away on November 15, 2021. 

Over the years, Dick has greatly contributed to the society by being a member of the board, as well as, attending and helping out with countless membership meetings, forays, and camping trips. At every event, he always had a smile on his face and a welcoming disposition. He will be greatly missed.

YVMS would like to dedicate a memorial page on our website to Dick LaFramboise. If you have any pictures, fond memories, or just a few words that you would like to share, please email us at yvms@yvms.org.

You can visit the following link to read Dick's obituary, offer condolences, and see the details regarding his service on Wednesday, November 24th: https://www.brooksidefuneral.com/obituary/richard-dick-laframboise

Four members were awarded the Morel Award for outstanding service to the club. They were: Ron Drew, Jim Christensen, Bob Camarata, and David Justis.

Wow, we had a lot of great photos submitted this year! Unfortunately, only 3 people could win. The Photo Contest Winners were:

1. Harold Pleasant
2. Michael Bennet
3. Mike Cabbage

Thank you everyone who submitted a photo. We look forward to more next year!

The Morel Award is given to those who display exemplary service to the club. The winners this year were:

• Mary Camarata
• Bob Camarata
• Nichol McLaughlin
• Isabelle Justice
• Mike Bennet

Thank you for all you do!

We had a tie in the 2017 Cooking Contest!

Harold Pleasant submitted a Mushroom Soup, Nichole McLaughlin submitted a Lobster Mushroom Marsal Risoto dish. Bother were very delicious!

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Harold Pleasant & Nichole McLaughlin.