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. […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 a different version of my normal events. It's shorter and the price is lower. I'm skipping the intro educational talk and I'm NOT pre-scouting the area. We will be going to a forest I'm not very familiar with. I have no idea what mushrooms will be there or if there will be any […]
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 last mushroom foraging class of the year! An outdoor adventure for those interested in learning how to forage for wild, edible 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This “Walk in the Park” series is all about getting outside, exploring new places, and "seeing what we see" along the trail. These walks are meant to be casual, curious, affordable, easy, approachable, and social—perfect for beginners, experts, or anyone who simply wants an excuse to spend a little time in nature with like-minded people. […]
Find More Morels—With Confidence Morel season is just beginning! Take this class and apply your knowledge immediately. Whether you’re brand new to morel hunting or have been searching for years with mixed success, this in-depth online morel mushroom class is designed to dramatically improve your chances of finding morels in the Midwest. This class will […]
This “Walk in the Park” series is all about getting outside, exploring new places, and "seeing what we can eat" along the trail. These walks are meant to be casual, curious, affordable, educational, and social—perfect for anyone who simply wants an excuse to learn about edible wild foods and spend time with like-minded people. The […]
Chick of the Woods will lead an engaging presentation on edible mushrooms and spring plants that are popping up this time of year, all while enjoying wild mushroom pizza, crispy truffle tots, and a refreshing beverage. Are you curious about foraging but a little nervous? Maybe you’ve thought, “What if I pick the wrong mushroom […]
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 […]
Find More Mushrooms by Knowing Your Trees THIS IS NOT A MUSHROOM HUNT. THIS IS A TREE IDENTIFICATION CLASS. 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 […]
This month's park: Woodrill Scientific and Natural Area in Long Lake, MN 917 Old Long Lake Rd, Wayzata, MN 55391 "Wood-Rill preserves an outstanding example of Sugar Maple "Big Woods" forest. This forest type is ranked S2, or imperiled, in the state and is increasingly rare in the developing metro-area." This “Walk in the Park” […]
Learn all about foraging for chanterelles and other edible summertime mushrooms, plants, and berries! Join us at Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to spark your curiosity and […]