For the complete beginner or advanced morel mushroom hunter, you are sure to learn something to greatly improve your chances of finding morels in the Midwest. This in-depth online class will cover everything you need to know including where to look, when to look, identification, look-alikes, foraging basics, safety, cooking, preservation methods, tree identification, apps, […]
Kickstart your foraging journey with Chick of the Woods! Be prepared for spring foraging by learning to identify 3 spring mushrooms (morels, oysters, pheasant backs) and 3 wild edible plants (ramps, nettles, fiddleheads) commonly found during spring. We'll cover essential topics like safety, look-alikes, and foraging basics to help you forage confidently on your own. […]
Have you ever wanted to improve your ability to identify native trees? Tree identification is not only a valuable skill for nature enthusiasts but can also significantly enhance your ability to find mushrooms—a favorite reason for many of us! In this class, Chick of the Woods will guide you through several methods of tree identification, […]
Join us for a fun and hands-on outdoor adventure designed to boost your confidence and enjoyment in foraging for your own food! We’ll start with a discussion covering the basics of foraging, safety guidelines, tips and tricks for identifying seasonal mushrooms and plants, and a chance to answer all your questions. Then, we’ll explore the […]
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 […]
Bring your mom, grandma, daughter, sisters, aunties, nieces, girlfriends, or just yourself to this "Chicks Only" day! Even though no guys are allowed, we will be searching for "fun-gis." We might even find an Old Man of the Woods. Besides learning about mushrooms, we will have tons of fun and meet new friends. We will […]
Explore a beautiful forest while learning a useful, fun, and lifelong skill of foraging for your own food. Chick of the Woods will help you gain confidence foraging for common, edible mushrooms. We may also discuss berries, plants, or trees we see along the way. Before we head out foraging, we will discuss foraging basics, […]
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION Join Chick of the Woods for a fun outdoor adventure that will get your child outside, and interested in going outside more often! Mushroom hunting is like a scavenger hunt, and kids love finding cool mushrooms in the woods. Wouldn't it be nice to know what some of those mushrooms are, […]
This is an outdoor adventure for those interested in foraging for common wild mushrooms. We will first take about one hour to discuss foraging basics, safety, tips/tricks to successful foraging, cover species of interest, and answer any questions. Then we will wander down the trail and into the woods looking for and discussing any mushrooms […]
The 4th Annual Holiday Forest Fair, hosted by Chick of the Woods, will take place on December 13, 2025 at the warm greenhouses of Mustard Seed Garden Center in Chaska, MN. This festive event is FREE and is a must-visit for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Please RSVP below for tickets and to be updated […]
