Santa Cruz Mushroom Foraging
Santa Cruz Mushroom Foraging
Join Maya Elson in the Santa Cruz Mountains (about 2 hours from SF) and cover the basics of wild mushroom. After a brief talk on the ecology and safe and ethical mushroom hunting, we'll set you free to forage. At the end, you’ll meet back up with Maya to help identify your finds. Foragers in our classes have found chanterelles, boletes, black trumpet, morels, hedgehogs, and lots of other great species of delicious wild mushrooms. Classes are 3-4 hours and great for both beginner and experienced foragers.
Please note that, although our foragers often go home with mushrooms, we are at the whim of nature, so we can’t guarantee you’ll find any on your trip. We can, however, promise that you’ll have a great time and learn a ton about foraging!
Weekday Cost: $140 per person, plus booking fee
Weekend Cost: $165 per person, plus booking fee
Location: In the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains! The exact meeting location will be sent a week prior to class.
Offered: Late Fall - Spring; click the button above to see available dates
Cancelation Policy: Add Peek Protect at checkout to cover cancelation up to 24 hours prior to your event. forageSF does not have a separate cancelation policy.
Sonoma County Foraging
Sonoma County Mushroom Foraging
Explore the diverse landscapes of Sonoma County with our expert guides Autumn Summers or Patrick Hamilton. From coastal trails to beautiful inland areas, these 3-4 hour foraging adventures offer a unique chance to discover wild mushrooms and learn sustainable harvesting practices. Perfect for both beginners and experienced foragers.
These classes cover the basics of wild mushroom foraging, with time to forage independently and meet back with your guide to review your finds. Past foragers have found chanterelles, boletes, black trumpets, and more.
Please note that, although our foragers often go home with mushrooms, we are at the whim of nature, so we can’t guarantee you’ll find any on your trip. We can, however, promise that you’ll have a great time and learn a ton about foraging!
Weekday Cost: $140 per person, plus booking fee
Weekend Cost: $165 per person, plus booking fee
Location (Patrick’s Classes): Meet in Jenner, CA, and caravan as a group for ~15 miles to the coastal foraging location. Exact details will be sent a week before class.
Location (Autumn’s Classes): Held in inland Sonoma County, near Healdsburg. Exact meeting location provided a week prior to class.
Offered: Late Fall - Spring; click the button above to see available dates
Cancelation Policy: Add Peek Protect at checkout to cover cancelation up to 24 hours prior to your event. forageSF does not have a separate cancelation policy.
West Sonoma County Hills Foraging & Cooking
West Sonoma County Hills Foraging & Cooking Class
Join us for a wild mushroom foraging adventure in the beautiful West Sonoma County hills with 30-year expert Steve Conwell. This half-day experience takes you into the forest to learn how to find, identify, and harvest some of Northern California’s finest mushrooms, like chanterelles, porcini, and lion’s mane, all while picking up sustainable foraging practices to protect these treasures for future harvests.
In addition to foraging, enjoy a hands-on log-plugging demo where Steve will show you how to grow mushrooms at home. Then, cap off your day with a live cooking demonstration as Steve prepares a fresh mushroom dish, sharing his tips for bringing out the best flavors.
What’s Included:
Guided mushroom foraging in the scenic Sonoma hills
Hands-on log-plugging demo for home mushroom cultivation
Live cooking demonstration with foraged mushrooms
Whether you’re new to mushroom hunting or a seasoned forager, this class offers a unique chance to learn from an expert and enjoy the stunning landscapes of Sonoma.
Cancelation Policy: Add Peek Protect at checkout to cover cancelation up to 24 hours prior to your event. forageSF does not have a separate cancelation policy.
Cost: $145 per person, plus booking fee
Location: West Sonoma County Hills. The exact meeting location will be sent a week prior to class.
Offered: Late Fall - Spring; click the button above to see available dates
West Marin Foraging
West Marin Mushroom Foraging
Join expert forager Autumn Summers or Patrick Hamilton in the beautiful landscapes of West Marin for a hands-on mushroom foraging experience. Autumn, an ethnobotanist with over 30 years of foraging experience, focuses on wild plant uses and sustainable foraging. Patrick, known as the "Mycochef" with over 40 years of expertise, brings rich culinary insights to mushroom foraging and preparation.
In these 3-4 hour classes, you’ll begin with an introduction to foraging basics, enjoy a guided hike, and then have time to forage independently. Afterward, you’ll regroup with your instructor to review and identify your finds. Past participants have uncovered chanterelles, boletes, black trumpets, morels, hedgehogs, and other prized mushrooms
Please note that, although our foragers often go home with mushrooms, we are at the whim of nature, so we can’t guarantee you’ll find any on your trip. We can, however, promise that you’ll have a great time and learn a ton about foraging!
Weekday Cost: $140 per person, plus booking fee
Weekend Cost: $165 per person, plus booking fee
Location: West Marin. The exact meeting location will be sent a week prior to class.
Offered: Late Fall - Spring; click the button above to see available dates
Cancelation Policy: Add Peek Protect at checkout to cover cancelation up to 24 hours prior to your event. forageSF does not have a separate cancelation policy.
Sierra Morel Hunting & Cooking Demo
Sierra Morel Hunting & Cooking Demo
Join us for a thrilling morel mushroom hunting class in the Sierra foothills led by Steve Conwell, a seasoned forager with over 30 years of experience in the art of mushroom hunting. During this 3-4 hour adventure, Steve will guide you through the process of locating and safely harvesting the elusive morel mushrooms, sharing his knowledge and expertise on the best places to look, the ecology of the area, the ideal growing conditions, and the key identifying features of these prized fungi.
At the end of the class, you'll have the chance to taste some of the delicious morel mushrooms you've harvested, prepared by Steve himself. You'll also receive a field guide to morel mushrooms, along with tips on how to prepare and cook them.
Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious beginner, this morel mushroom hunting class is an unforgettable way to explore the natural beauty of the Sierra foothills and deepen your connection to the natural world.
Please note: These forays are a bit different than our coastal ones, which focus more on teaching about varieties of mushrooms. These are all about trying to find premium morels and other spring mushrooms! There are no guarantees in mushrooming, but recons will have been done to offer the best opportunities for finding morels.
Cost: $155 per person, plus booking fee
Location: You’ll meet in Pollock Pines. The exact meeting location will be sent a week prior to class.
Offered: Spring; click the button above to see available dates
Cancelation Policy: Add Peek Protect at checkout to cover cancelation up to 24 hours prior to your event. forageSF does not have a separate cancelation policy.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Please note that Mushroom Hunts will go on RAIN or SHINE! Please plan on bringing rain gear/appropriate apparel. A full list of required and optional supplies will be emailed to you with our booking confirmation.
*The State of California and the California Department of Parks and Recreation is indemnified against any and all claims should the event associated with this permit need to be canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and/or pandemic.
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