Yakima Valley Mushroom Society News

NAMA Regional Foray Date and Location Announced!

Julie Conley — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:11:52 GMT

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

Beloved Member Passes

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:14:59 GMT

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

2018 Morel Award Winners

Cody Staub — Tue, 22 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

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

2017 Photo Contest Winners

Cody Staub — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

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

Harold Pleasant
Michael Bennet
Mike Cabbage

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

2017 Morel Award Winners

Cody Staub — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT

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!

2017 Cooking Contest Winners

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:58:30 GMT

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!

Harold Pleasant & Nichole McLaughlin.