Alberta Mushroom Calendar
Mushroom season across Alberta peaks in mid to late summer, when summer rain meets warm soil and sets off the year's main flush. The strongest months in the observation record are July, August, and September. The charts below aggregate iNaturalist observations from 2 towns across Alberta; pick a town for its local calendar.
Towns
2
Best months
July, August, and September
Species tracked
8
The Shape of the Alberta Season
All species and all 2 towns combined — local observations by month.
What Fruits When in Alberta
JFMAMJJASONDMorelKing BoleteChanterelleOysterLion's Mane / Bear's HeadBlewitShaggy ManeChicken of the Woods
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends.
Alberta City Calendars
Track the Season as It Happens
These calendars show typical timing. A free Salish Mushrooms account adds live environmental layers to the Forayz map — soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent precipitation, updated daily — so you can see which storms actually soaked the woods.
Common Questions
When is mushroom season in Alberta?
In Alberta the season peaks in mid to late summer. The strongest months in the observation record are July, August, and September.
What mushrooms grow in Alberta?
8 species are tracked across the 2 Alberta calendars, including Morel, King Bolete, Chanterelle, Oyster, Lion's Mane / Bear's Head, Blewit, Shaggy Mane, Chicken of the Woods. The grid above shows when each one typically fruits.
For live conditions on an interactive map — recent rain, soil moisture and temperature, recent burns, public land boundaries, and forest types — explore the Forayz map.