What is NATS? Founded in 1978, the North American Truffling Society is a non-profit organization based in Corvallis, Oregon, that brings together amateurs and professionals who are interested in hypogeous (belowground) fungi. The mission of NATS is to enhance the scientific knowledge of North American truffles and truffle-like fungi, and promote educational activities related to truffles and truffle-like fungi.

Why should I join NATS?  All NATS activities are free and open to the public. NATS members receive a periodic newsletter, postcard or email notification of upcoming events, and the peace of mind that comes with supporting the NATS mission. We have members in 27 states and 7 countries.

How do I join NATS? Annual dues are $10 for individuals (plus $5 for each additional family member), and $15 for international memberships (in US$, please). Send a check payable to NATS, P.O. Box 296, Corvallis, OR 97339. Please include your phone number, street address, and email address. NATS membership dues (and contributions to the Henry Pavelek Sr. Scholarship Fund) are fully tax-deductable (your cancelled check is your receipt).


NATS logo contest: We have received many fine entries and the NATS board is deciding which to choose. Thanks for your efforts; results will be posted soon.

Upcoming Events:

May Foray: May 16-18. The annual weekend morel foray to the Metolius River basin. Many folks meet at the Camp Sherman store at 10am on Saturday, others forage independently until we convene for the potluck at 6pm. Directions to the Camp Sherman store: From Hwy. 20 just east of Suttle Lake, turn north on Forest Service Road 12 ("Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Trailheads"), .9 mile up turn right on Forest Service Road 1216 (a straight and flat gravel road, also marked P0152), go about 3 miles to Camp Sherman, keeping straight through the intersection and across the bridge to the store (the store has free maps of the region that are very helpful). Coming from the east, turn north on Forest Service Road 14 and follow the signs to Camp Sherman. The store is across the bridge to the right just past the community center. There is plenty of free camping in the Metolius River basin, cabins at Camp Sherman (Lake Creek Lodge 800-797-6331; other cabin rentals 800-595-6290 or 888-217-1785), and there are several hotels in Sisters 12 miles to the east (Comfort Inn 541-549-7829). A group collecting permit can be downloaded here. The potluck will be Saturday at 6pm in the Lake Creek Lodge Common Room at 13375 SW Forest Service Road 1419 in Camp Sherman. Bring a dish to share, your own table service, and the non-alcoholic beverage of your choice.

June Foray: Saturday, May 31 - Note special date! To Karen and Sean Streeter's tree farm, Washougal, WA. Details will be posted soon.

June Meeting: Tuesday, June 10, 7:30pm. Speaker TBA.The meeting will be held at the Corvallis Multicutural Literacy Center at 128 SW 9th street in Corvallis (the big yellow house between Monroe and Madison avenues; click here for a map). There is parking on 9th street and in the dirt lot at the SW corner of 9th and Monroe.


General Foray Information: Forays are held the first Saturday of each month from October through June, usually within a 60-80 mile radius of Corvallis. We typically meet at 10:00am and are out in the field until to mid-afternoon. Many folks bring their own cars so they can leave when they want to, though we certainly encourage carpooling when possible.

What to Bring to Forays: Bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Bring a garden rake ("cultivator") with 4-5 widely spaced tines if you have one; if you don't there are usually extras.

General Meeting Information: Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the Tuesday following the first Saturday of the month (the first Saturday of the month is the normal foray date). Meetings are held at the Corvallis Multicutural Literacy Center at 128 SW 9th street in Corvallis (the big yellow house between Monroe and Madison avenues; click here for a map). There is parking on 9th street and in the dirt lot at the SW corner of 9th and Monroe.

For more information, additions, or corrections, please e-mail the trufflemaster.

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