Intermediate Mushroom Hunting with Guest Expert Noah Siegel

Are you ready to take your mushrooming skills to the next level? This intermediate class is designed for mushroom hunters who already know the basics and are eager to deepen their knowledge in the field.

We’re thrilled to feature guest expert Noah Siegel, one of the leading figures in U.S. field mycology. With over three decades of experience in identification, taxonomy, and photography, Noah’s expertise is unmatched. Noah is a renowned field guide author, award‑winning photographer, and highly sought‑after speaker who has dedicated his career to expanding public understanding of the fungal world. Most recently, he spent three months in Tanzania researching primate mycophagy!

The day begins with an engaging presentation from Noah, offering insights that will help you sharpen your identification skills and enhance your field observation techniques.  After the presentation, participants will enjoy a light lunch featuring wild mushrooms.

Following lunch, we’ll head out for a guided mushroom hunt. Both Jaime and Noah will assist with identification throughout the foray, with Noah providing additional support on more advanced or challenging finds.  We’ll conclude the day by gathering to review the mushrooms collected during the hunt. Participants are welcome to keep what they find, but please note that this class is not focused on harvesting edible species. Our emphasis is on learning about a wide diversity of fungi—including non‑edible species—and building a broader understanding of what we encounter in the field.