Mushroom identification courses focus on learning to distinguish between common edible and toxic species on the CA coast. The class is about one hour long followed by about two hours of foraging for those who choose to stay after completing the course. While foraging is not part of the course, I always stay to forage with course graduates and the experience offers a great way to explore the fungi and woods in the area. Weather permitting (and if edible mushrooms are abundant), I like to finish by cooking a gourmet wild mushroom appetizer for folks who stayed and would prefer to eat rather than continuing to forage. These events proceed rain or shine so rain gear is strongly suggested. Remember, the rain is "liquid sunshine" and is the whole reason that mushrooms grow. As such, aspiring mushroom foragers are encouraged to embrace the rain for the life it brings!