This is the perfect workshop for the beginner forager interested in learning how to hunt for morel mushrooms. We will first discuss foraging basics and tips and tricks to finding morel mushrooms. Then we will wander into the woods looking for morels while stopping to point out other tasty spring edibles along the way. Morels […]
Fall brings the largest variety and abundance of mushrooms, so let's get out and see what we can find! Learn the basics of mushroom hunting, gain in-person experience and confidence hunting for common edible mushrooms, bring home what you find, and taste some delicious wild fall mushrooms after the hunt (optional). Feel free to bring […]
This event is intended for anyone that would like to learn about hunting for mushrooms and other wild edibles, but isn't able to, or doesn't want to, tromp through the deep woods for hours. There is plenty to see right from the trail! We will stick to a trail that is relatively flat and easy […]
Bring your mom, grandma, daughter, sisters, aunties, nieces, girlfriends, or just yourself to this "Chicks Only" day! Even though no boys are allowed, we will be searching for fungis. We might even find an Old Man of the Woods. I'll be bringing some of my best girlfriends in the world... the infamous "Goldies!" You will meet […]
Fall brings the largest variety and abundance of mushrooms, so let's get out and see what we can find! Learn the basics of mushroom hunting, gain in-person experience and confidence hunting for common edible mushrooms, bring home what you find, and taste some delicious wild fall mushrooms after the hunt (optional). Feel free to bring […]
This class is geared towards the beginner or inspiring forager. We will start by discussing the basics of mushroom hunting while focusing on how to find and identify which common edible mushrooms are currently in season, followed by in-person experience foraging in the woods to increase your confidence finding, identifying and consuming wild edible mushrooms. […]
Fall brings the largest variety and abundance of mushrooms, so let's get out and see what we can find! Learn the basics of mushroom hunting, gain in-person experience and confidence hunting for common edible mushrooms, bring home what you find, and taste some delicious wild fall mushrooms after the hunt (optional). Feel free to bring […]
Learn how to identify trees without their leaves! Tree bark, shape, color, and twigs all help conclude what kind of tree we are looking at. Mastering your tree identification skill is useful for many reasons, but our favorite reason is to improve your ability to find mushrooms. And when you don't need to look up […]
SOLD OUT - CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER TREE ID CLASS ON JUNE 10! More info at chickofthewoods.com/events. *This class will be a combination of indoors and outdoors and does not require any prior tree identification knowledge.* Learn how to identify trees in winter! And from a distance! Tree shape, coloring, bark patterns, habitat, and twigs […]
This is a workshop for the beginner mushroom forager interested in gaining confidence foraging common, springtime mushrooms. We will start the day indoors with a presentation discussing identification of the common, edible springtime mushrooms, including oysters, pheasant backs, and morels. We will also discuss foraging basics, safety, tips/tricks to successful foraging (especially morels), and answer […]
This event is SOLD OUT, but please view our other events at chickofthewoods.com/events. A fun outdoor adventure for the person interested in gaining confidence foraging for their own food. We will discuss foraging basics, safety, tips/tricks, and answer any questions and wander through the woods looking for mushrooms and edible plants. We hope to find […]
This will be a fun and completely unique adventure for someone interested in foraging and tasting wild foraged food! We will begin the day with a discussion about foraging, safety, and learning how to find and identify morels and other forest fare, followed by a wild mushroom lunch. There will be time to scope out the […]
This is a workshop for the beginner mushroom forager interested in gaining confidence identifying common, springtime mushrooms. We will start the day indoors with a presentation discussing identification of the common, edible springtime mushrooms, including oysters, pheasant backs, and morels. We will also discuss foraging basics, safety, tips/tricks to successful foraging, and answer any questions. […]