Discover Foraging: Mushrooms, Plants & Pizza

Pickled Pig Pub 205 Broadway St S, Jordan, MN, United States

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 […]

Springtime Wild Mushroom Hunt and Tasting

TBD, but within 1 hour south of Mpls

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 […]

Know the Trees – Find the Mushrooms

Theodore Wirth Park 3200 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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 […]

A Walk in the Park – Long Lake, MN

Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area 917 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN, United States

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” […]

Chanterelles & Wild Edibles: Forage + Tasting

Big Rock Creek 136 St Croix Lofts Dr, Saint Croix Falls, WI, United States

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 build your confidence foraging for wild foods! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to foraging or anyone looking to hang out with like-minded […]

A Walk in the Park – Lebanon Hills – Eagan, MN

Lebanon Hills Regional Park

This month’s featured park: Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN. This trail has an abundance of wild berries! It is a 2.5 mile stunning walk around a gorgeous lake. We likely will not make it all the way around before our time is up. You are welcome to head back at any time, but […]

Summertime Mushroom Hunting

TBD, but within 1 hour west or northwest of Mpls

Learn all about foraging for edible summertime mushrooms! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to foraging or anyone looking to learn a few new mushrooms while hanging out with like-minded individuals that love and appreciate nature.  What to Expect Interactive Education: Start with an engaging presentation discussing everything you need to know to […]

Intermediate Mushroom Hunting with Guest Expert Noah Siegel

within an hour of minneapolis

Are you ready to take your mushrooming skills to the next level? This intermediate class is designed for mushroom hunters who already know the basics and are eager to deepen their knowledge in the field. We’re thrilled to feature guest expert Noah Siegel, one of the leading figures in U.S. field mycology. With over three […]

Intermediate Mushroom Hunting with Guest Expert Noah Siegel

within an hour of minneapolis

Are you ready to take your mushrooming skills to the next level? This intermediate class is designed for mushroom hunters who already know the basics and are eager to deepen their knowledge in the field. We’re thrilled to feature guest expert Noah Siegel, one of the leading figures in U.S. field mycology. With over three […]

Summertime Mushroom Hunt

within one hour west of Minneapolis

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, […]