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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Morels and More Foraging Adventure
DESCRIPTION: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 plants like ramps\, fiddlehead ferns\, stinging nettle\, or garlic mustard and mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, or pheasant backs.  Bring home any mushrooms you find! \nDisclaimers:\n*Please note that mushroom growth is subject to various environmental factors\, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed. We’ll do our best to find good spots\, but our goal isn’t just about gathering. It’s about learning so you can forage on your own. We’ll share the exact location and more details about the day with you at least 24 hours before the event.\n*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.\n*This is a rain or shine event\, but if conditions are severe\, the hunt will be cancelled and credit can be used towards a future event.\n*The location may require a parking fee.\n*If you have any food restrictions\, please email us to see if we can accommodate before signing up. *Please bring your own beverages.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/morels-and-more-foraging-adventure/
LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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SUMMARY:Spring Open House at Heidi's Growhaus
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a day full of workshops\, education\, food and fun for all at Heidi’s Growhaus Spring Open house\, the GrowHaus official kickoff to the gardening season! They have an excellent lineup of presenters and vendors including Chick of the Woods (I’ll be speaking at 10:30am for an hour about Foraging 101 and will need to leave shortly thereafter)\, Elevated Spores\, Matt’s Mushrooms and More\, and Author Kristy Boike and her book Rise up Little Bluebirds. As the list of vendors and activities continue to grow\, check their website for more information. \n$10 preregistration required for my chat here.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/spring-open-house-at-heidis-growhaus/
LOCATION:Heidi’s Growhaus\, 7555 County Rd 116\, Corcoran\, MN\, 55340\, United States
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Springtime Foraging 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to safely forage for springtime edible plants and mushrooms! You’ll learn how to identify and where to find edible mushrooms and plants\, as well as which ones to avoid. Edible mushrooms covered will include: morel\, oyster\, and pheasant back. Edible plants will include: stinging nettle\, ramps\, and fiddlehead ferns. We will begin with a discussion\, followed by a walk in the woods searching for species mentioned plus any additional edible species we happen to come across. This class will take place outdoors\, and will take place rain or shine\, but will be cancelled for severe weather. The foraging location will be determined and emailed to you two days prior to class due to variation in growing conditions that affect mushroom availability. The location will be within 20 minutes of Shakopee\, and you will be walking on uneven terrain\, so please dress accordingly. Bring a basket or bag\, a pocket knife\, and sun and/or bug protection if you wish to use it. There is no guarantee we will find mushrooms or edible plants\, but you can bring home any mushrooms you find! Handouts will be provided to assist you in future foraging. \n**This class is being offered through Shakopee Community Education. To purchase tickets ($64)\, follow this link.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/springtime-foraging-101/
LOCATION:Shakopee\, MN
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Morel Mushroom Hunting Tips and Tricks - Online Class
DESCRIPTION:For the complete beginner or advanced morel mushroom hunter\, you are sure to learn something to greatly improve your chances of finding morels. 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\, websites\, and tips and tricks to help you find more morels. \nWe will focus on common morels\, half-free morels\, and touch a little on black morels. Our experience is morel hunting in the southern half of Minnesota\, which will be applicable to surrounding states as well. \nIf more than one person will be watching in your household\, please purchase one ticket per person. If you are not able to attend at the scheduled time\, all ticket holders will be provided a link to view the presentation for one week after the class and an electronic copy of the slides. \nA link for the virtual class will be emailed to attendees by 4pm on the day of the event.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/morel-mushroom-hunting-tips-and-tricks-online-class/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Morels and More Foraging and Tasting Adventure
DESCRIPTION: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 plants like ramps\, fiddlehead ferns\, stinging nettle\, or garlic mustard and pick mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, or pheasant backs.  Bring home any mushrooms you find! \nAfter the mushroom hunt\, Chick of the Woods will cook up a delicious\, light tasting of wild mushrooms that are in season. \nDisclaimers:\n*Please note that mushroom growth is subject to various environmental factors\, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed. We’ll do our best to find good spots\, but our goal isn’t just about gathering. It’s about learning so you can forage on your own. We’ll share the exact location and more details about the day with you at least 24 hours before the event.\n*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.\n*This is a rain or shine event\, but if conditions are severe\, the hunt will be cancelled and credit can be used towards a future event.\n*The location may require a parking fee.\n*If you have any food restrictions\, please email us to see if we can accommodate before signing up. *Please bring your own beverages.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/morels-and-more-springtime-foraging-101/
LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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SUMMARY:5-Course Wild Food Dinner and Foraging Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fabulous 5-course wild food dinner in the Hunters Lodge at the MN Horse and Hunt Club while Chick of the Woods teaches you how to find and identify wild\, edible springtime plants and mushrooms. Chef Andy Shrader will be cooking food that Chick of the Woods has foraged specifically for this meal and will explain each course utilizing many of the species we will be discussing. The menu is TBD until the week of the event as it depends on what foraged foods were found for this meal\, but it will not be vegetarian. \nTickets are $125 and must be purchased at the MN Horse and Hunt Club’s website.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/5-course-wild-food-dinner-and-foraging-presentation/
LOCATION:MN Horse and Hunt Club\, 2920 220th St E.\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55352\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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SUMMARY:Morels and More Foraging Adventure
DESCRIPTION:A fun outdoor adventure for the nature lover interested in gaining confidence and learning tips foraging for their own food. We will discuss foraging basics\, safety\, tips/tricks\, and answer any questions and then wander through the woods looking for mushrooms and edible plants. We hope to see plants like ramps\, fiddlehead ferns\, stinging nettle\, or garlic mustard and pick mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, velvet foot\, pheasant backs or more.  Bring home any mushrooms you find! \nChick of the Woods may offer a light tasting of wild mushrooms that are in season\, if available. This is very likely but an email will be sent before the hunt to confirm and see if you’d like to add the tasting\, which would be optional. A fee would apply and the tasting would add 1 hour of time after the hunt (ending at 5:30pm). \nDisclaimers: \n*Please note that mushroom growth is subject to various environmental factors\, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed. We’ll do our best to find good spots\, but our goal isn’t just about gathering. It’s about learning so you can forage on your own. We’ll share the exact location and more details about the day with you at least 24 hours before the event.\n*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.\n*This is a rain or shine event\, but if conditions are severe\, the hunt will be cancelled and credit can be used towards a future event.\n*The class may be cancelled if minimum attendance is not met. A refund will be provided in this scenario.\n*The location may require a parking fee.\n*More detailed information about location\, what to expect\, and what to bring will be shared with attendees at least one day prior the event.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/may19-morels-and-more-foraging-and-tasting-adventure/
LOCATION:within 2 hours of minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Morels and More Weeknight Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick of the Woods for an evening of foraging fun on private land in Prior Lake\, just 30 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. Expect a fabulous evening meeting like-minded people and foraging for edible plants and mushrooms. \nWe will begin the evening by discussing edible species of mushrooms and plants that are common in springtime including their look-alikes\, foraging basics\, safety\, tools\, technology\, and answer any questions you may have. \nAfter the discussion\, we will head into the woods looking for and picking edible mushrooms and plants. Please note that while harvesting plants is NOT allowed on public land\, this is private land so we ARE able to harvest plants\, too! (Mushrooms are harvestable on certain public lands.) \nOnce we get back from the woods\, Chick of the Woods will go over what you found to make sure everything you have is safe. We will also have a recap and discuss any new species we didn’t talk about during the presentation. You will be able to take home any mushrooms or plants that we harvest\, but to avoid any sense of competition\, we will be splitting our finds evenly throughout the group. \nDisclaimers:\n*Please note that mushroom growth is subject to various environmental factors\, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed. We do our best to find good spots\, but our goal isn’t just about gathering. It’s about learning so you can forage on your own. We’ll share the exact location and more details about the day with you at least 24 hours before the event.\n*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.\n*This is a rain or shine event\, but if conditions are severe\, the hunt will be cancelled and credit can be used towards a future event.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/foraging-retreat-in-prior-lake-mn/
LOCATION:Prior Lake\, MN\, Prior Lake\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Mushroom Hunt and Light Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick of the Woods on a relaxing walk through the forest looking for edible plants and mushrooms. We will start with a brief discussion about foraging\, safety\, and identification tips. Then we will head out into the woods\, either sticking together or venturing off on your own\, searching for forest treasures. After about two hours of foraging\, we will meet back to look over and talk about the treasures you found on your adventure. You are welcome to keep what you find or share with others. \nA 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 plants like ramps\, fiddlehead ferns\, stinging nettle\, or garlic mustard and mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, velvet foot\, or pheasant backs. \nAfter our foraging adventure\, we will meet back to review the mushrooms we found and partake in a light tasting of wild\, springtime mushrooms. \nThe exact location and more details of the event will emailed to attendees at least 24 hours before the event but will be held within 1 hour south of Minneapolis. \nThe event will happen rain or shine. In cases of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances\, the class will be cancelled and you can use your credit for a future event. \nWe always hope to find lots of mushrooms and plants\, but it is never guaranteed. However\, we do guarantee you will learn and increase your confidence foraging.
URL:https://chickofthewoods.com/event/morels-and-more-springtime-foraging-and-light-tasting/
LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Forays
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