The IMA is comprised of mycologists and laypeople from all walks of life who share a common interest in the study of mushrooms. Individual members often have specific areas of interest and expertise, including mushroom foraging, taxonomy, cultivation, mycoremediation, mycorrhizas, medical mycology, yeasts, lichens, food spoilage, fermented foods, plant diseases, symbioses with animals, and edible, poisonous, and entheogenic fungi. If you are new to mushrooming, joining a mushroom club will give …

Updated June 14, 2013 Who are Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers? We are avid home bakers of yeasted, artisanal breads. We come together in-person to share our bread-baking experiences and learn from one another. All levels are encouraged--from those who have just begun bread baking, to those with years of experience. (If you are an advanced bread baker, you might prefer to join our spin-off group, CABB2.) Begun in January 2011, Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers strives to support and inspire those active …

I would like to welcome everybody who is interested in Russian culture, history and language. Being a teacher of Russian History and International Affairs I started this group to share my knowledge and passion for this powerful, diverse, wild and beautiful country. Having a 7 year old son I am working every day on passing my knowledge onto him. We study Russian language, learn Russian history, Russian geography and natural resources, Russian culture of course etc. Listening to Tchaikovsky and Ra …