The Southern Idaho
Mycological
Association (SIMA)
Providing educational forays into Southern and Central Idaho’s mushrooms and fungi since 1976.
MEETINGS & EDUCATION
Learn how to identify mushrooms and fungi of all kinds with an entertaining group of amateur and professional mycologists, mycophagists and general mushroom enthusiasts (okay, mushroom nerds ;-).
We are affiliated with the North American Mycological Association (NAMA).
FAQs & RESOURCES
Which books and websites do we recommend for learning?
What’s this mushroom?
When are the morels out?
Find a list of our favorite resources and answers to some of our most frequently asked questions here.
FORAYS & FIELD TRIPS
Looking for some hands-on experience finding and identifying mushrooms? SIMA organizes multiple forays and field trips throughout the year, weather-permitting.
Since our inception, we’ve cataloged over 2,000 species of mushrooms in Idaho and eastern Oregon. Come help us find a few more!
Some events and meetings have been cancelled or rescheduled due to Covid-19. Please check individual event pages and/or our Facebook page for the latest information.