The Essential Guide to Mushroom Foraging

Delve into the captivating world of mycology and learn the essential skills of mushroom identification. This program provides a comprehensive introduction to recognizing edible varieties like chanterelles, morels, and porcini, while emphasizing the critical importance of distinguishing them from poisonous species. Through interactive learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ecological role of fungi and develop a foundation for safe and responsible exploration of the natural world.

Carrie Staller is a passionate wild food educator and the founder of Fork in the Path. She has guided thousands of people towards a deeper connection with nature and wild seasonal food.

Fork In The Path offers guided wild mushroom, seaweed, mussel, plant, & acorn foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. Carrie grew up with typical American mycophobia – as in – “don’t touch that, it might kill you!” Now she is passionate about creating a relationship between people and wild seasonal food, something she sees as a birthright and a fundamental part of being human. Learning to forage and cook with wild food can be intimidating, but Carrie loves to collaborate with experts and make forest-to-table experiences accessible and fun.

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