Dive into the fascinating world of late fall mushrooms with our Online Mushroom Foraging Seminar! This virtual seminar, led by seasoned foragers, offers an in-depth look at the diverse and edible fungi thriving in the Pacific Northwest’s cooler months. Learn to identify key species, understand the habitats where they flourish, and discover sustainable foraging practices to enrich your autumn foraging skills. Perfect for all levels of experience, this seminar combines the magic of mushroom foraging with the convenience of online learning.
Date: Wednesday, November 13
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Live on Zoom
Join us for a Virtual lecture on Mushroom foraging
Suggested donation is $10-20 per person.
What You’ll Learn
Species Identification: Recognize a variety of late fall mushrooms and understand their unique identifying characteristics.
Ideal Foraging Habitats: Explore the forest environments where fall fungi thrive and learn how seasonal changes affect mushroom growth.
Sustainable Foraging Practices: Gain tips for ethical foraging to ensure a healthy ecosystem and future mushroom abundance.
Mushroom Safety: Learn about safe foraging techniques, edible vs. toxic look-alikes, and tips for handling your harvest.
Seminar Details
Skill Level: Open to beginners and experienced foragers alike.
Format: Interactive online session via Zoom with a live Q&A, presentations, and photo examples of local fungi.
What to Bring: Bring a notepad for taking notes, and feel free to have any mushrooms you’ve foraged to share and discuss during the Q&A!
Meet Your Guide
Matt Hale is a mycologist and naturalist from the Skykomish Valley of Washington State. His lifelong passion for wilderness, plants, and fungi led him to studying at Alderleaf Wilderness College where he graduated in 2015 with Permaculture Design and CyberTracker Level II certificates. Over the last 10 years, in addition to teaching wilderness skills to youth and guiding wilderness therapy trips, Matt owned and operated a farm and forage business in Sedro-Woolley.
Join us for virtual lecture on mushroom foraging
Suggested donation is $10-20 per person.