Foray Details
NEMF 2025: Women in Mycology
Ithaca, NY | September 18-21, 2025
Join us for NEMF 2025, a special gathering in Ithaca, NY, celebrating the theme Women in Mycology. This year’s foray will explore the rich fungal diversity of the Finger Lakes region while honoring the contributions of women in the field. We’ll also highlight the intersection of mycology and entomology, inspired by the legacy of Samuel Ristich.
Our event will be hosted at Camp Comstock, a quaint Girl Scout camp on the shores of Cayuga Lake. With nearly two miles of waterfront, nearby scenic hiking trails, and a unique treetop cabin village, the location offers a rustic getaway in Tompkins County, NY.
What to Expect:
Forays – Contribute to scientific diversity surveys while discovering fungi in diverse habitats, from lush forests to waterfalls.
Engaging Presentations – Learn from leading mycologists and fungal enthusiasts.
Hands-On Experiences – Participate in interactive workshops. Keep an eye out for arts-and-crafts, we will be at camp after all.
Outdoor Adventures – In addition to hiking in search of mushrooms, enjoy swimming, kayaking, and exploring the unique ecology of the region, especially the waterfalls!
Community – Connect with fellow fungi lovers over campfires, spore prints, and great food.
Accommodations:
Comstock is a rustic Girl Scout camp. Attendees are invited to pitch their own tent, stay in one of the cabin villages or book a room at one of Ithaca’s many hotels, B&Bs, or vacation rentals.
Cabin Info: Cabin villages (clusters of 4 units) are nestled into the hillside of the property, providing wonderful views and a feeling of being among the trees. Each village has a connecting deck, pavilion, picnic tables, and fire circle. Each cabin sleeps up to 8 people in bunk beds, and has electricity.
Tenting Info: There are a handful of lean-tos and designated tenting areas. Tenting areas do not have electricity.
Bathrooms: There are 2 bath houses with electricity and running water. Each has a row of sinks, toilets, and showers. There are also latrines scattered through camp.
Off-Site Accommodations: If you’ll be staying off-site, you’ll be responsible for booking your own accommodations. We have contracted a limited room block with a local hotel for a room rate of $159/night (plus tax), more information will be released closer to ticket launch. You are also more than welcome to stay at a different hotel, Bed & Breakfast, or one of the many vacation rentals in the area.
Getting Here
Ithaca is accessible by car and nearby airports:
Ithaca Tompkins Int'l Airport (ITH) – 20 min drive
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) – 50 min drive
Syracuse Hancock Int'l Airport (SYR) – 1 hr 25 min drive
Frederick Douglass Greater ROchester Int’l Airport (ROC) – 1 hr 35 min drive
Buffalo Niagara Int’l Airport (BUF) – 2 hr 20 min drive
There is no public transportation that runs from Ithaca to Camp Comstock.