Springtime Wild Mushroom Hunt and Tasting

Join Chick of the Woods for a Fungi Adventure!

Dive into the fascinating world of mushroom foraging with this hands-on class designed to boost your confidence and skills. We’ll begin with an interactive discussion covering the basics of foraging, safety guidelines, helpful tips, and tricks. Fresh, seasonal mushrooms will be on hand for you to see, touch, and learn how to identify key varieties before heading out on our adventure.

After the introduction, we’ll wander into the woods to search for mushrooms and edible plants. While we can’t guarantee a bounty, this is an educational experience focused on teaching you how to spot and identify delicious spring mushrooms like morels, oysters, velvet foot, pheasant backs, and more. We’ll visit a location known for past mushroom finds, giving you the tools to hunt confidently on your own in the future.

Once our foraging is complete, we’ll gather to review our finds. Chick of the Woods will demonstrate a simple cooking technique using the mushrooms we collect, and everyone will enjoy a light tasting. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact us to inquire before signing up. Any leftover mushrooms will be shared among attendees to take home!

This class is perfect for beginners and seasoned foragers looking to sharpen their skills.

Highlights of the Class:

• Learn foraging basics, safety tips, and mushroom identification.
• Explore the woods in search of seasonal mushrooms and edible plants.
• Enjoy a live cooking demonstration and tasting session.
• Take home a share of any mushrooms found.

Note: While we’ll explore a location where morels and other spring mushrooms are often found, we cannot guarantee specific finds. This is a learning experience designed to prepare you for successful foraging in the future.

Important Information:

• Mushroom growth depends on environmental conditions, so while we’ll do our best to visit promising spots, there’s no guarantee of finding mushrooms. The focus of this experience is education—equipping you with the knowledge to forage confidently on your own.
• Details about the location and event will be shared with participants at least 24 hours before the class.
• Be prepared to walk off-trail and navigate uneven terrain.
• This is a rain-or-shine event. However, in the case of severe weather, the event will be canceled, and you’ll receive a credit to use for a future class.
• A minimum number of attendees is required for the class. If it is canceled due to low enrollment, a full refund will be provided.
• Some locations may require a parking fee.
• Attendees will receive detailed information about what to expect, what to bring, and other logistics at least one day prior to the event.