Join Us!
The Illinois Mycological Association welcomes you.
Activities and benefits of membership:
- Lecture Series and Events: The monthly programs are open to members and to the public. We also have an annual survey with BBQ lunch followed by the annual show. Other events include member banquets, tours, and mycology workshops. Please join us!
- Monthly Newsletter: Club members receive a great digital monthly newsletter with information on programs, surveys, articles, recipes, research, art, and related news.
- Surveys: Surveys are open to members. They are not public because many of the IMA surveys operate under scientific collectors’ permits to pick wild mushrooms for research and education only. This permit extends to members only during the time of the survey. We welcome anyone who is interested to become a member and join us on a survey!
- Membership Discounts: See details below for discounted memberships for the Chicago Botanic Garden and the North American Mycological Association.
Membership Levels
At the IMA, it is our goal to provide entertaining and informative programming and bring in speakers who will educate us on many topics related to fungi. All funds directly support our programs and help us bring in high-quality presenters.
- Individual or Student – $20
- Basic membership level for one person.
- Family Level – $25
- Basic membership level for you and your family.
Student and need-based membership scholarships are available – please contact illinoismyco@gmail.com.
Credit or Bank Payment
What’s next?
New members will get a welcome message via email. Members will receive the next email newsletter near the end of the month. Newsletters describe events, surveys, and news. If you are a new member and wish to get the previous newsletter please contact us at IllinoisMyco@gmail.com.
For a Gift Membership please be sure you give us the person’s name, email, and address. For online payments, you can send a follow-up email with that information.
North American Mycological Association
The North American Mycological Association promotes, pursues, and advances the science of mycology. NAMA has 78 affiliated clubs across North America. The members are amateurs and professionals that are passionate about mushrooms. NAMA organizes annual and regional surveys with affiliated clubs. You can see the list of Affiliated Clubs here. NAMA produces both a newsletter, The Mycophile, and the McIlvainea journal.
The IMA is an affiliated club with NAMA and this allows you to join NAMA at a reduced rate of $25. See the Join NAMA page for details. You may pay dues online or send dues directly to the NAMA Membership Secretary. Be sure to include your club name to receive the discounted rate.
IMA members also receive a $10 discount on Chicago Botanic Garden memberships. On your membership application, simply mention that you are a member of the Illinois Mycological Association.