2025 Holiday Forest Fair
2025-12-13 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Mustard Seed Garden Center, 10000 Great Plains Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
The 4th Annual Holiday Forest Fair, hosted by Chick of the Woods, will take place on December 13, 2025 from 11am-5pm at the warm greenhouses (yes, they are heated) of the 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 on the event. Many more details to come.

With 40+ nature-themed vendors, attendees can browse and shop for unique gifts and treasures. The event will also feature expert demonstrations from nature enthusiasts, including special guests Robin Greenfield, ForagerChef, Sam Thayer, and Hank Shaw who will share their knowledge and passion for the outdoors. Visitors can enjoy interactive activities for all ages, delicious food and beverages, and festive photo opportunities with Santa and the Morel Man. Visit the Holiday Forest Fair Instagram Page or Facebook Event to see samples of the unique items vendors will be bringing and more information on demonstrations and events.

Please contact Chick of the Woods if you or someone you know would be interested in vending or conducting a demonstration. *Must be nature-themed.*

Morel Mushroom Hunting - Online Class
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | MN
Find More Morels—With Confidence
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 stop you from wandering the woods without knowing where, when, or why morels grow where they do. By the end of this class, you’ll replace guesswork with proven strategies.
Most importantly, you’ll gain the confidence to identify morels correctly, avoid dangerous look-alikes, and forage safely and ethically.
What You’ll Learn

Where and when to find morels in the Midwest
How to identify true morels vs. look-alikes
Foraging basics and safety best practices
Tree identification and habitat clues
Helpful apps, websites, and tools
Cooking and preservation methods
Insider tips and tricks to increase your success year after year

We’ll focus primarily on common morels (yellows/blondes, Morchella americana), with an introduction to half-free and black morels.
Who Is This Class For?

Complete beginners who want to start foraging safely and confidently
Morel hunters who want tips to find more morels
Gardeners, hikers, and nature lovers curious about edible mushrooms
Foragers who want to better understand tree associations
Anyone who wants to spend less time searching and more time finding

Can’t Attend Live or Afraid You’ll Forget?
No problem. All ticket holders receive access to the class recording for one full week, so you can watch (or rewatch) on your own schedule. Everyone will also receive a free, downloadable “tips and tricks” pdf for finding morel mushrooms.
Guarantee
If, after attending the class or watching the recording, you don’t feel you gained enough practical value to improve your morel hunting, simply reach out and we’ll refund your ticket—no hard feelings and no questions asked.
A Thoughtful Gift for Nature Lovers
This class makes a wonderful gift for mushroom lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, and curious beginners.
**Registration closes at 4:00 PM on the day of the event. A link to the virtual class and the downloadable “tips and tricks” pdf will be emailed to attendees at that time.

Know the Trees - Find the Mushrooms
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Theodore Wirth Park, 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405
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 host 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 key mushroom-loving trees. 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, 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.
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

2026 Holiday Forest Fair
2026-12-12 | MN
The 5th Annual Holiday Forest Fair, hosted by Chick of the Woods, will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2025. More details regarding the event can be found on the Holiday Forest Fair webpage, Instagram page, or Facebook Event.
Please RSVP below for free tickets and to be updated on the event.
