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SUMMARY:Morel Mushroom Hunting - Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Find More Morels—With Confidence\nBe prepared for morel season! This class will give you time to prep and start scouting locations before the season starts.\nWhether 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.\nThis 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.\nMost importantly\, you’ll gain the confidence to identify morels correctly\, avoid dangerous look-alikes\, and forage safely and ethically.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nWhere and when to find morels in the Midwest\nHow to identify true morels vs. look-alikes\nForaging basics and safety best practices\nTree identification and habitat clues\nHelpful apps\, websites\, and tools\nCooking and preservation methods\nInsider tips and tricks to increase your success year after year\nWe’ll focus primarily on common morels (yellows/blondes\, Morchella americana)\, with an introduction to half-free and black morels.\nWho Is This Class For?\nComplete beginners who want to start foraging safely and confidently\nMorel hunters who want tips to find more morels\nGardeners\, hikers\, and nature lovers curious about edible mushrooms\nForagers who want to better understand tree associations\nAnyone who wants to spend less time searching and more time finding\nCan’t Attend Live or Afraid You’ll Forget?\nNo 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.\nGuarantee\nIf\, 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.\nA Thoughtful Gift for Nature Lovers\nThis class makes a wonderful gift for mushroom lovers\, outdoor enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and curious beginners.\n**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.
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/morel-mushroom-hunting-online-class/
LOCATION:WI
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Know the Trees - Find the Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Find More Mushrooms by Knowing Your Trees \nEver 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.\nIn 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.\nA 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.\nThe 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.\nYou’ll leave feeling more confident\, capable\, and equipped to forage smarter for years to come.\nWho this class is for\nBeginner and intermediate mushroom foragers\nNature lovers curious about trees and fungi\nGardeners and outdoor educators\nAnyone tired of guessing where mushrooms grow\nA unique\, practical gift for the outdoorsy person in your life
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/know-the-trees-find-the-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Theodore Wirth Park\, 3200 Glenwood Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Forays
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SUMMARY:Morel Mushroom Hunting - Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Find More Morels—With Confidence\nMorel season is just beginning! Take this class and apply your knowledge immediately.  \nWhether 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.\nThis 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.\nMost importantly\, you’ll gain the confidence to identify morels correctly\, avoid dangerous look-alikes\, and forage safely and ethically.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nWhere and when to find morels in the Midwest\nHow to identify true morels vs. look-alikes\nForaging basics and safety best practices\nTree identification and habitat clues\nHelpful apps\, websites\, and tools\nCooking and preservation methods\nInsider tips and tricks to increase your success year after year\nWe’ll focus primarily on common morels (yellows/blondes\, Morchella americana)\, with an introduction to half-free and black morels.\nWho Is This Class For?\nComplete beginners who want to start foraging safely and confidently\nMorel hunters who want tips to find more morels\nGardeners\, hikers\, and nature lovers curious about edible mushrooms\nForagers who want to better understand tree associations\nAnyone who wants to spend less time searching and more time finding\nCan’t Attend Live or Afraid You’ll Forget the Information?\nNo 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.\nGuarantee\nIf\, 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.\nA Thoughtful Gift for Nature Lovers\nThis class makes a wonderful gift for mushroom lovers\, outdoor enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and curious beginners.\n**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.
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/morel-mushroom-hunting-online-class-3/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Morel Mushroom Hunting - Online Class
DESCRIPTION:Find More Morels—With Confidence\nMorel season is just beginning! Take this class and apply your knowledge immediately.  \nWhether 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.\nThis 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.\nMost importantly\, you’ll gain the confidence to identify morels correctly\, avoid dangerous look-alikes\, and forage safely and ethically.\nWhat You’ll Learn\nWhere and when to find morels in the Midwest\nHow to identify true morels vs. look-alikes\nForaging basics and safety best practices\nTree identification and habitat clues\nHelpful apps\, websites\, and tools\nCooking and preservation methods\nInsider tips and tricks to increase your success year after year\nWe’ll focus primarily on common morels (yellows/blondes\, Morchella americana)\, with an introduction to half-free and black morels.\nWho Is This Class For?\nComplete beginners who want to start foraging safely and confidently\nMorel hunters who want tips to find more morels\nGardeners\, hikers\, and nature lovers curious about edible mushrooms\nForagers who want to better understand tree associations\nAnyone who wants to spend less time searching and more time finding\nCan’t Attend Live or Afraid You’ll Forget the Information?\nNo 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.\nGuarantee\nIf\, 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.\nA Thoughtful Gift for Nature Lovers\nThis class makes a wonderful gift for mushroom lovers\, outdoor enthusiasts\, gardeners\, and curious beginners.\n**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.
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/morel-mushroom-hunting-online-class-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Discover Foraging: Mushrooms\, Plants & Pizza
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAre you curious about foraging but a little nervous? Maybe you’ve thought\, “What if I pick the wrong mushroom and die?” If that thought has crossed your mind\, this class is definitely for you. We’ll focus on common\, beginner-friendly mushrooms and plants that are easy to recognize and a great place to start. You’ll also get to see fresh specimens up close so you can learn what to look for in the real world.\nWe’ll gather in a private room at the Pickled Pig Pub in Jordan\, MN (about 20 minutes SW of Bloomington)\, where wild mushroom pizza and truffle tots are included with your class. Drinks are on your own—but you can take advantage of 2-for-1 drinks until 6:30pm.\nCome hungry\, bring your curiosity\, and get ready to discover the delicious things hiding in the woods this spring.\nNot a mushroom fan? No worries—we can order some non-mushroom pizza too!  \n 
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/discover-foraging-mushrooms-plants-pizza/
LOCATION:Pickled Pig Pub\, 205 Broadway St S\, Jordan\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Event
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SUMMARY:Springtime Wild Mushroom Hunt and Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Chick of the Woods for a Fungi Adventure!\nDive 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 see\, touch\, and learn how to identify key varieties before heading out on our adventure.\nAfter the introduction\, we’ll wander into the woods to search for mushrooms. While we can pick the mushrooms we find\, this event is not focused on filling baskets. This is an educational experience focused on teaching you how to find and identify delicious springtime mushrooms (like morels\, oysters\, and pheasant backs) – and the dangerous ones\, too. If we pick any edible mushrooms on our hunt\, we will divide them evenly and attendees can bring them home.\nOnce our foraging is complete\, Chick of the Woods will demonstrate a simple cooking technique using springtime mushrooms\, and everyone will enjoy a light tasting. If you have any dietary restrictions\, please contact us at  \n            in**@ch*************.com \n to inquire before signing up.  \nThis class is perfect for complete beginners and seasoned foragers looking to sharpen their skills. Never been on a mushroom hunt with Chick of the Woods? Learn more here. Wondering what you’ll need to bring? Learn more here. Chick of the Woods will also have foraging items on hand that you can purchase before the hunt\, such as knives\, bags\, books\, and more.\nHighlights of the Class:\nLearn foraging basics\, safety tips\, and mushroom identification.\nExplore the woods in search of seasonal mushrooms.\nEnjoy a live cooking demonstration and tasting session.\nTake home a share of any mushrooms found (never guaranteed).\nImportant Information:\nMushroom growth depends on environmental conditions\, so while we’ll do our best to visit promising spots\, there’s no guarantee of finding mushrooms.\nBe prepared to walk off-trail and navigate uneven terrain.\nThis is a rain-or-shine event. However\, in the case of severe weather\, the event will be canceled\, and you’ll receive a credit to use for a future class.\nThis event is geared toward adults\, but children are welcome if suitable for them; all attend at the same rate.\nSome locations may require a parking fee or day pass.\nAttendees will receive additional information about location\, what to expect\, what to bring\, and other logistics at least one day prior to the event.
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/springtime-wild-mushroom-hunt-and-tasting-2/
LOCATION:TBD\, but within 1 hour south of Mpls
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Mushroom Hunting with Guest Expert Noah Siegel
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe’re thrilled to feature guest expert Noah Siegel\, one of the leading figures in U.S. field mycology. With over three decades of experience in identification\, taxonomy\, and photography\, Noah’s expertise is unmatched. Noah is a renowned field guide author\, award‑winning photographer\, and highly sought‑after speaker who has dedicated his career to expanding public understanding of the fungal world. Most recently\, he spent three months in Tanzania researching primate mycophagy!\nThe day begins with an engaging presentation from Noah\, offering insights that will help you sharpen your identification skills and enhance your field observation techniques.  After the presentation\, participants will enjoy a light lunch featuring wild mushrooms.\nFollowing lunch\, we’ll head out for a guided mushroom hunt. Both Jaime and Noah will assist with identification throughout the foray\, with Noah providing additional support on more advanced or challenging finds.  We’ll conclude the day by gathering to review the mushrooms collected during the hunt. Participants are welcome to keep what they find\, but please note that this class is not focused on harvesting edible species. Our emphasis is on learning about a wide diversity of fungi—including non‑edible species—and building a broader understanding of what we encounter in the field.
URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/intermediate-mushroom-hunting-with-guest-expert-noah-siegel/
LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays
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