Morels and More Weeknight Foraging

Join Chick of the Woods for an evening of foraging fun on private land in Prior Lake, just 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. Expect a fabulous evening meeting like-minded people and foraging for edible plants and mushrooms.

We will begin the evening by discussing edible species of mushrooms and plants that are common in springtime including their look-alikes, foraging basics, safety, tools, technology, and answer any questions you may have.

After the discussion, we will head into the woods looking for and picking edible mushrooms and plants. Please note that while harvesting plants is NOT allowed on public land, this is private land so we ARE able to harvest plants, too! (Mushrooms are harvestable on certain public lands.)

Once we get back from the woods, Chick of the Woods will go over what you found to make sure everything you have is safe. We will also have a recap and discuss any new species we didn’t talk about during the presentation. You will be able to take home any mushrooms or plants that we harvest, but to avoid any sense of competition, we will be splitting our finds evenly throughout the group.

Disclaimers:
*Please note that mushroom growth is subject to various environmental factors, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed. We do our best to find good spots, but our goal isn’t just about gathering. It’s about learning so you can forage on your own. We’ll share the exact location and more details about the day with you at least 24 hours before the event.
*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.
*This is a rain or shine event, but if conditions are severe, the hunt will be cancelled and credit can be used towards a future event.