NOTE: ""Registration for camp begins at 10:00AM on Sunday September 30 2018""
MSSF Mendocino Woodlands Camp Foray November 9-11, 2018
NOTE: *If camp does not fill up in the first two weeks of registration, we will open it up to guests of MSSF members.
Friday evening presenter will be: Christian Schwarz
Saturday evening presenter will be: Taylor Lockwood
Deep in the Mendocino woodlands, MSSF members, fellow mushroom enthusiasts, friends and family, gather once again for our annual north coast fungal rite of autumn. This weekend-long spectacular mycological event includes guided forays, presentations, delicious mushroom themed meals and appetizers, and of course, plenty of mushrooms! (NOTE: A special "FREE" door prize raffle will be held on Saturday evening).
All on-site meals and lodging (Friday night through Sunday lunch) are included in the basic $245.00 per person member rate). NOTE: Due to liability requirements and to allow as many MSSF members as possible to participate, all attendees must be at least 10 years of age.
NOTE:(There is NO off-site registration available for Mendo Camp, the maximum number of MSSF members allowed in camp will be 140 total, including staff and volunteers). Registration is limited to (4) individuals, family members/partners living at the same address which is reflected in the MSSF membership database, and two guests. Be sure to check your MSSF member profile on the MSSF website to ensure it is up to date and includes your spouse/partner, correct e-mail and phone number, etc.
NOTE: If you plan to bring a camper/RV or sleep in your vehicle please inform the camp registrar when registering for camp.
NOTE: Attendees who plan to collect edible mushrooms in the Jackson State Demonstration Forest, are required to obtain a mushroom collecting permit. Permits can be purchased at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Jackson State Demonstration Forest Office, 802 North Main St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707)-964-5674, Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 12:00 AM, & 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Permits are $20.00, good for the season, and their are no limits on the quantity of mushrooms collected. (Permits can also be obtained by mail or on their website). (NOTE: (Allow sufficient time to receive your permit via the US Mail). (I will be sending out the forms necessary for obtaining your permit by mail with the welcome to camp packet).
NOTE: (When registration for this event is full, we will establish a waiting list to fill cancelations). (E-Mail: David Gardella (David_Gardella@hotmail.com) preferred", or call: 602-617-0150 and leave a message with your name and phone number).
PAYMENT POLICY: (Receipt of payment is required at time of reservation), Payment for camp must be made at the time your reservation is made in order to hold your reservation. Paid reservations will go to the top of the list of approved reservations. Unpaid reservations may be canceled and placed on the cancelation waiting list in the future.
CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be a $50.00 fee for any cancelations made after reservations have been closed and the camp is full.No refunds will be issued until one week after camp is completed. Full refunds can not be guaranteed to anyone who cancels within one week of the start of camp. (We have to tell the chef how many people will be in camp one week before camp starts, and we have to commit to pay for that number of people). (In addition, we may not have a sufficient number of people on the waiting list to back fill cancellations).
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NOTE: "This event is for MSSF members only", and 2 guests. NOTE: Registration is limited to MSSF members, (spouse/Partner) living at the same address listed in the MSSF database, and two guests. (After registration for this event is full we will start a waiting list in the event of cancellations that may occur up to one week prior to the event start date). Contact David at: David_Gardella@hotmail.com with name and phone number to be placed on the waiting list. You can also call David at: (602)-617-0150 and leave a message.
