Who’s That Tree?

Find More Mushrooms by Knowing Your Trees 

Ever spend hours wandering the woods unsure where to look for mushrooms? Learning tree identification solves that problem. When you know which trees host your favorite edible mushrooms, you stop guessing and start finding.

In this class, Chick of the Woods will teach simple, practical tree identification techniques that go beyond leaf shape, with a focus on trees that support choice edible mushrooms. You’ll learn what trees deserve your attention and which ones you can pass by.

A few days before the walk, you’ll receive an exclusive video covering tree ID basics and five key mushroom-hosting trees: oak, elm, box elder, cottonwood, and ash. This prep work means less lecture and more hands-on learning in the woods.

The in-person portion is a fun, guided walk on established trails (about 1.5–2 hours), practicing real-time tree identification and connecting trees to the mushrooms that grow with them.

You’ll leave feeling more confident, capable, and equipped to forage smarter for years to come—and it makes a thoughtful, well-loved gift for nature lovers.

Who this class is for

• Beginner and intermediate mushroom foragers
• Nature lovers curious about trees and fungi
• Gardeners and outdoor educators
• Anyone tired of guessing where mushrooms grow
• A unique, practical gift for the outdoorsy person in your life

Held rain or shine, with weather adjustments as needed. If canceled, credits will be provided for a future event.

Join Chick of the Woods and start seeing the forest the way mushrooms do.

Disclaimers & Policies

• This is an outdoor educational event; participants attend at their own risk. Terrain may be uneven, include roots, mud, or off-trail walking. Wear appropriate footwear and weather-ready clothing.
• Mushroom and plant growth depends on environmental conditions; sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• Some locations may require a parking fee or day-use pass.
• This event is geared toward adults, but children are welcome if suitable for them; all attend at the same rate.
• Exact meeting location and final details will be shared the day before the event (or sooner).
• Photographs or video may be taken for educational or promotional use; notify us if you prefer not to be included.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations ≥72 hours before the event receive a credit toward a future class. Cancellations within 72 hours are not eligible for credit.
• Rain or shine; if severe conditions make the event unsafe, it will be canceled and a credit issued.
• If minimum attendance is not met, the event may be canceled and full refunds provided.