There are some fantastic resources available to people interested in becoming involved in the mycological community in Olympia and Seattle. South Sound Mycological Society (SSMC) http://www.southsoundmushroomclub.com/links/ is a sweet organization based out of Olympia that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. When I arrived at the meeting everyone was completely warm and welcoming. Daniel Winkler, a mycologist from Seattle, was giving an informative lecture on Choice edibles of the Pacific Northwest. Each month there is a lecture and discussion of forays (mushroom hunts), club activities and events. It is really a Lovely experience.
The Puget Sound Mycological Society (PSMS) http://www.psms.org/ is another amazing resource. It is a bit more established and there is a number of avid mycologists that assure forays, events and activities happen. We just put on an event at the Burke Museum called "Mushroom Maynia" which is an event informing whomever cares to ask about: Microscopy, mushroom taxonomy, 
mushroom dyes, reference books, truffle harvesting, kids activities, etc.I highly suggest becoming involved in these communities if you have interest in mycology. The people are knowledgeable and kind and the adventures are a-waitin'.
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