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/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/Chicago:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 CREATED:20260208T044922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061843Z UID:25989699-1779022800-1779040800@imagineoutdoors.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220518_192154580-Xg46M8.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 CREATED:20260329T061843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061843Z UID:25989793-1779451200-1779469200@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Private Hunt DESCRIPTION:We are on a private foraging adventure today. Interested in learning more?\nWe offer private foraging adventures tailored to your interests and location. While we specialize in wild mushrooms\, we’re also happy to explore edible plants\, berries\, nuts\, and even help with tree identification. These guided experiences are perfect for individuals or groups—whether you have your own land and want to learn what’s edible right in your backyard\, or you’re looking to gather a group of curious friends for an off-site foraging outing. We’ve hosted private hunts for a wide range of groups\, including corporate outings for companies like Best Buy\, schools such as Hennepin Technical College\, homeschool kids\, senior groups\, bachelorette parties\, and family get-togethers.\nYou can choose the location\, or we’re happy to suggest one. After the forage\, we can prepare a wild mushroom tasting using what we find\, or bring along a curated selection of mushrooms to cook on-site. You’ll also get to take home everything we gather.\nPricing starts at $300 for a 3-hour session\, and you can use the custom spreadsheet we created (best viewed on a computer) to estimate the cost of your own personalized adventure.  Message us at \n in**@ch*************.com \n to schedule a phone call and chat about your land\, your goals\, and what kind of foraging experience you’re looking for. URL:https://imagineoutdoors.com/event/private-hunt-3/ LOCATION:MN CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PXL_20220923_215802561.PORTRAIT-kyO1xR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 CREATED:20260322T060339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061843Z UID:25989779-1779543000-1779555600@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Mushroom Hunt and Plant Foraging with optional Crawfish Boil and Live Music DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of springtime foraging\, cajun food\, and live music! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to foraging or even anyone more experienced\, but 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 and plants.\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 woods as we search for and harvest edible wild mushrooms and plants. While mushroom  and plant 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 and tasty edible plants. 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: Spring mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, pheasant back\, velvet foot\, and edible plants like nettle\, ramps\, fiddleheads\, watercress\, and more! Unlike public land\, we will be able to harvest edible plants we find.\nCommunity and Sharing: Bring home any mushrooms or plants 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\n1:30-2:30 – Educational Presentation\n2:30-3:00 – Break & Gear Shopping\n3:00-4:30 – Foraging Adventure\n4:30-5:00 – Review Finds and Q&A\n5:00-?? – Crawfish Boil and Live Music (optional and additional $)\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 – St. Croix Falls\, WI\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/memoral-springtime-foraging-and-crawfish-boil/ LOCATION:Big Rock Creek\, 136 St Croix Lofts Dr\, Saint Croix Falls\, WI\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220518_192154580-Xg46M8.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 CREATED:20260308T054939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T055255Z UID:25989757-1779714000-1779730200@imagineoutdoors.com SUMMARY:Memorial Day Mushroom Hunt and Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on outdoor experience 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 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 woods as we search for and harvest edible wild 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: Spring mushrooms like oysters\, morels\, pheasant back\, velvet foot\, and more! While we will focus our hunt on mushrooms\, we will point out edible plants as well. However\, public land does not allow harvesting of plants.\nTaste What We Find: A brief cooking demo and light tasting will be prepared with the mushrooms we find. Please reach out if you have dietary restrictions to see if we can accommodate.\nCommunity and Sharing: Bring home any mushrooms or plants 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\n4:00-5:00 – Wild Mushroom Tasting\n5:00-5:30 – 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: Within 1 hour of Minneapolis\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/memorial-day-mushroom-hunt-and-tasting-2/ LOCATION:within an hour of minneapolis CATEGORIES:Event,Forays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://imagineoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PXL_20220518_192154580-Xg46M8.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Chick of the Woods":MAILTO:chickofthewoodsforaging@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T161500 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 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;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213 DTSTAMP:20260404T011938 CREATED:20260111T040546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061856Z 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:MN 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