Mushroom Class (Mendocino County)

Service Description

Embark on a fungal foray along the breathtaking Coast with Kevin’s exclusive mushroom identification course! With limited spots, this intimate experience is your gateway to becoming a shrewd mushroom hunter. Here’s what this immersive adventure includes:

Location:

Near Fort Bragg, The Exact meeting location in Fort Bragg will be emailed after registration.

What to Expect:

• Expert Identification: Sharpen your eyes and minds to spot and identify a variety of mushrooms, using professional techniques that Kevin has honed over countless forages.
• Hands-On Learning: Dive into hands-on experience with actual fieldwork, feeling the textures and smelling the scents that make each species unique.
• Edibility Education: Learn the key attributes that distinguish a delightful edible from a fatal fungi, using the guidebook as your trusty sidekick.
• Foraging Expedition: Post-class, put your knowledge to the test as you hunt for edible treasures like porcini and golden chanterelles that nature has to offer.
• Field to Plate Experience: Savor the taste of the wild with a specially prepared mushroom appetizer,  cooked right in the heart of the forest by Kevin himself.
• Tailored Adventure: With a cap at nine foragers, expect personalized guidance and an experience that caters to your curiosity and dietary needs.
• Essential Gear Tips: Kevin Highley suggests you pick up this book for the hunt:  https://amzn.to/3tTRev2  For $150, not only do you get to learn and explore, but you also get to taste the forest's bounty in the most natural setting. Spots fill up fast, so reserve yours and get ready to  transform from a casual nature lover into a confident forager. This is more than a course; it’s an investment in a skill that will last a  lifetime. Ready to step into the world of mushrooms with Kevin? Let the forest adventure begin!