BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Imagine Outdoors - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Imagine Outdoors X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Imagine Outdoors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260719T100442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T100442Z UID:25989995-1785663000-1785670200@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Wild Berry Walk DESCRIPTION:Wish you were confident enough to pick wild berries you find along the trail? This will be a fun learning experience that you will be able to utilize the rest of your life.\nJoin Chick of the Woods for a walk in the woods\, learning how to identify wild berries. We may find raspberries\, blackberries\, mulberries\, wild grapes\, gooseberries\, choke cherries\, black cherries\, elderberries\, cranberries\, nanny berries\, plums\, and more. We will also make sure to point out the non-edible and poisonous berries that we see.\n**Please note! This is not a “berry picking” class\, but you are welcome to sample any berries we find – although it’s not guaranteed there will be ripe berries to taste.\nWe will be walking a gorgeous trail around a lake that is 2.5 miles long. It is easy\, flat walking. Depending on how far we get\, we may walk the whole loop\, or just turn around and come back.\nExact meeting location will be emailed to participants at least 24 hours before the event starts.\nClass may be canceled due to low attendance. Class is held rain or shine\, but in cases of severe weather\, credit will be issued. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/wild-berry-walk/ LOCATION:Eagan\, MN\, Eagan\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mulberries-g1nstO.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260715T175842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T175842Z UID:25989982-1786089600-1786813200@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Game Fair 2026 DESCRIPTION:Game Fair is America’s original outdoor sporting event for the whole family\, running since 1982. Held on 80 beautiful acres of woods and water in Ramsey\, Minnesota\, Game Fair brings together everything for outdoor enthusiasts\, including archery\, decoys\, duck boats\, dog events\, taxidermy\, and the latest hunting gear. Visitors can bring their leashed dogs and cased guns/bows to participate in activities. Kids’ activities include slingshots\, air rifles\, archery\, and darts\, plus concession stands throughout the grounds. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/game-fair-2026/ LOCATION:Game Fair\, 8404 161st Ave NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GF-banner-new.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T161500 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260329T061843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061843Z UID:25989794-1786269600-1786292100@imagineoutdoors.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220927_220004178.MP-1-2GQtLr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260412T064931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101829Z UID:25989832-1786280400-1786294800@imagineoutdoors.com 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 a presentation from Noah\, offering insights that will help you sharpen your identification skills and enhance your field observation techniques.\nAfter the presentation\, we’ll head out for a guided mushroom hunt. Both Chick of the Woods 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 and discuss in more detail the mushrooms collected during the hunt. Feel free to bring any unidentified mushrooms (or pictures) you’ve collected that you need help identifying.\nParticipants 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-2/ LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220927_220004178.MP-1-2GQtLr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260510T074840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101829Z UID:25989864-1787391000-1787403600@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Summertime Mushroom Hunt DESCRIPTION: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\, safety\, identifications\, and answer any questions. (If you already know the basics\, feel free to skip this part)\nThen we will wander into the woods searching for\, discussing\, and picking edible mushrooms that we find. After the hunt we will review what’s in your basket and discuss ways to cook your finds. Take home what we find. No experience necessary.\nApproximate itinerary:\n9:30-10:30 – Educational Foraging Discussion\n10:30-11:00 – Break and Gear-Up\n11:00-12:30 – Foraging\n12:30-1:00 – Review and Questions\n1:00 till ?? Optional and on your own – Pack a lunch and stay as long as you like socializing with your new nature friends!\nI will have some foraging gear available for purchase\, including bags\, knives\, books\, and other products we love. You will have a chance to purchase these during the break or after class.\nDisclaimers:\n*Mushroom and plant growth is subject to various environmental factors\, and their presence during our foraging adventures cannot be guaranteed.\n*We will be walking off-trail and on uneven terrain.\n*The location may require a parking fee or day pass.\n*The event in geared towards adults\, but if you think your child would enjoy it\, they are welcome at the same rate as adults.\n*The exact location and more details will be shared with you the day prior to the event\, or sooner.\nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\n*No refunds. If you cancel at least 72 hours prior to the event\, credit will be given towards a future event.  No credit will be given for cancellations within 72 hours of the event.\n*This is a rain or shine event\, but if conditions are severe\, the hunt will be cancelled and credit will be given to use at a future event.\n*Class may be cancelled if minimum attendance is not met. Refunds will be given in this scenario. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/summertime-mushroom-hunt-3/ LOCATION:within one hour west of Minneapolis CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220927_220004178.MP-1-2GQtLr.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260531T083337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T100445Z UID:25989904-1787482800-1787500800@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:CHICKS ONLY!! Mushroom Hunt and Wild Mushroom Lunch DESCRIPTION:The most anticipated event of the year – The Chicks Only Mushroom Hunt and Lunch!\nBring your mom\, grandma\, daughter\, sister\, auntie\, niece\, girlfriend\, yourself\, or anyone that identifies as a “Chick” to this “Chicks Only” day!  Even though no dudes are allowed\, we will be searching for “fun-guys.” We might even find an Old Man of the Woods.\nBesides learning about mushrooms\, we will have tons of fun and meet new friends. We can also discuss tree identification\, plants\, and berries we come across while we are in the woods. The most delicious\, fresh picnic lunch with wild mushrooms will provided and prepared by the fabulous Chef Jodi.\nJodi preparing lunch at the Chicks Only hunt in 2023\nApproximate Itinerary:\n11:00-12:00 Educational Bit\n12:00-1:00 Lunch\n1:00-1:30 Break and Gear Up\n1:30-3:00 Mushroom Hunt\n3:00-4:00 or 4:30 Review Mushrooms and Social Hour\n2023 Chicks Only Lunch – Mushroom Sushi\n*Exact location of the hunt will be emailed to attendees by 4pm one day prior to the hunt\, but will be located an hour east of Minneapolis\, Minnesota.\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.\n*Please bring your own beverages.\n*We will be walking off-trail on uneven terrain.\n*We are never guaranteed to find mushrooms\, but I guarantee you will learn how to find them. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/chicks-only-mushroom-hunt-and-wild-mushroom-lunch-2/ LOCATION:1 hour east of Minneapolis in Wisconsin CATEGORIES:Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20230812_175228053-crop-resize-website2-e1732376882458-MO8cxG.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T163000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260726T101829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101829Z UID:25990000-1789304400-1789317000@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Fall Fungi Forage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on outdoor experience at Big Rock Creek in St. Croix Falls\, Wisconsin to spark your curiosity and build your confidence foraging for wild mushrooms! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to foraging or anyone looking to hang out with like-minded individuals that love and appreciate nature. Together\, we’ll learn all about foraging safely for common\, edible mushrooms.\nWhat to Expect\nInteractive Education: Start with an engaging presentation discussing everything you need to know to get started foraging. We’ll discuss foraging basics\, identification tips\, cooking & preservation techniques\, safety\, technology\, and more. Get hands-on with fresh examples (if available) to practice identifying key features before we head out to the forest.\nForest Exploration: Wander through the 1000 acres of woods at Big Rock Creek as we search for and harvest mushrooms. While mushroom growth varies with the environment\, we can never guarantee what or how much variety will be found – although we will be hunting in an area that has been known to produce mushrooms. The real reward is the knowledge you’ll gain to forage confidently on your own. We will also be identifying important trees along the way.\nPotential Finds: Mushrooms like chicken of the woods\, hen of the woods\, steak of the woods\, elm oysters\, and more are possible!\nCommunity and Sharing: Bring home any mushrooms we find! If we find enough\, we’ll divide them evenly to ensure everyone leaves with a treat.\nGear Up: Browse foraging essentials like mushroom knives\, books\, and other tools available for purchase.\nApproximate Itinerary\n1:00-2:00 – Educational Presentation\n2:00-2:30 – Break & Gear Shopping\n2:30-4:00 – Foraging Adventure\n4:00-4:30 – Group Review & Q&A\nImportant Details\nWho Can Join: Anyone that is able to walk slowly through the woods\, over uneven terrain\, for up to two hours is welcome. The event is designed for adults\, but children are welcome at the same rate if they’re excited to participate.\nLocation: Big Rock Creek\, 1674 State Highway 87 St. Croix Falls\, WI 54024. Meet at the big barn.\nA day pass is required for anyone that is not already camping at Big Rock Creek. These can be purchased ahead of time here.\nWhat to Bring: Here is a list of some items to consider bringing along. Items such as mushroom knives\, bags\, and books will be available for purchase.\nWhat to wear: Sturdy\, close-toed footwear and long pants are recommended. If the conditions have been wet\, consider waterproof footwear.\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\nCancel 72+ hours before the event for credit toward a future class.\nCancellations within 72 hours are not eligible for credit.\nSevere weather cancellations will result in a credit for future use.\nA minimum number of attendees is required; refunds will be issued if the class is canceled due to low enrollment.\nThis is a rain or shine event—get ready for an unforgettable day in the great outdoors.\nReserve your spot today and join us for this exciting foraging adventure! URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/fall-fungi-forage/ LOCATION:Big Rock Creek\, 1674 WI-87\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trail-Compressed-nXyGaK.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T163000 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260419T070626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101830Z UID:25989845-1790067600-1790094600@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Wild & Wonderful: A Fall Foraging Retreat DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS EVENT\nJoin Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging and Jaime Rockney of Chick of the Woods for a day of foraging fun! Learn all about edible fall goodies in the woods! The morning will be focused on all things plants! Maria will teach us about plants\, berries\, and nuts that are in season followed by a walk in the woods finding\, identifying\, harvesting\, and even tasting some forest delicacies like white pine infused switchel.\nA home-style lunch will follow and will be included with your ticket.\nThe afternoon will be mushroom-centric with a presentation by Chick of the Woods on common edible fall mushrooms\, a tasting of wild mushroom jerky and pickled mushrooms\, followed by a walk in the woods searching for\, talking about\, and picking the mushrooms we find. \nAPPROXIMATE ITINERARY\n9-9:15am Registration\n9:15-10:15am – Plant Talk\n10:30-10:45am – Break\n10:30-12:15pm – Plant Walk\n12:15-1:15pm – Lunch (included with ticket)\n1:30-2:30pm – Mushroom Talk\n2:30-2:45pm – Break\n2:45-4:15pm – Mushroom Walk\n4:15-4:30pm – Wrap Up and Review \nThe mushroom presentation may cover mushroom like hen of the woods\, shrimp of the woods\, honey mushrooms\, resinous polypore\, velvet foot\, elm oysters\, as well as potential look-alikes and poisonous mushrooms. But we may encounter and discuss other species in the woods! The plant presentation will discuss hackberry\, crab apple\, stinging nettle\, wild grapes\, black nightshade\, and white pine. There will be many other plants to learn about in the surrounding landscape. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS\nMaria Wesserle has been gathering wild edibles since 2004 and loves sharing this skill with others. She has spent over 15 years organizing and teaching foraging programs in the Upper Midwest. Through her business Four Season Foraging\, she offers sliding scale foraging workshops\, creating spaces where people can learn to interact with urban and rural environments in meaningful and sustainable ways. She is a certified wild mushroom harvester in the state of Minnesota and holds certificates for Level III Trailing and Professional Track & Sign from CyberTracker North America.\nJaime Rockney\, also known as Chick of the Woods\, loves nothing more than sharing her passion of the forest and fungi with others. In doing so\, she hopes they will gain appreciation for the fascinating world within the forest. She has been obsessed with foraging since 2008 and started Chick of the Woods Foraging\, LLC in 2019. She is a member of the Minnesota Mycological Society\, Wisconsin Mycological Society\, the North American Mycological Association\, and has three certifications for identification of and selling mushrooms. \nREGISTRATION\nRegister by August 22nd. If you are reading this after August 22nd\, please contact us to see if space is still available. Class will be canceled if minimum registration is not met.\nClass will happen rain or shine. In the event of severe weather\, the class will be held completely indoors.\nCost is $160.\nSuggested age 14 and up. You must be 18 to register. People age 17 and under are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult; that adult should register on their behalf. Minors pay the same price as adults. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/wild-wonderful-a-fall-foraging-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Ainsley Sutton Lodge Retreat Center\, 1680 373rd Avenue Northeast\, Stanchfield\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20230607_192413965.MP-2-q1ZL1M.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213 DTSTAMP:20260726T221005 CREATED:20260111T040546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T101830Z UID:25989652-1797033600-1797119999@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Forest Fair DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease RSVP below for free tickets and to be updated on the event.  URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/2026-holiday-forest-fair/ LOCATION:Minnesota CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20241214_195027513-p8SUjn.tmp_-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR