Join us for a journey into the world of fungi with this comprehensive mushroom foraging workshop. Participants will gain essential skills in safe mushroom identification and ecological awareness under the guidance of expert Maya Elson. The experience begins with an informative presentation covering mushrooming basics, followed by an exciting outdoor foraging expedition. Together, you’ll gather and identify various fungi, discussing their ecological significance and culinary potential. Maya’s regenerative practices ensure that your foraging habits promote sustainability and community resilience, enriching your connection with nature and the vital role of mushrooms in our ecosystem.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Felton Covered Bridge County Park
We have a variety of locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains where we can legally and safely harvest various species of mushrooms. Reach out and let us know what you're looking for, and we will do our best accommodate you.
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Can accommodate Covid-cautious participants
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All hiking levels welcome
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join us for a journey into the world of fungi with this comprehensive mushroom foraging workshop. Participants will gain essential skills in safe mushroom identification and ecological awareness under the guidance of expert Maya Elson. The experience begins with an informative presentation covering mushrooming basics, followed by an exciting outdoor foraging expedition. Together, you’ll gather and identify various fungi, discussing their ecological significance and culinary potential. Maya’s regenerative practices ensure that your foraging habits promote sustainability and community resilience, enriching your connection with nature and the vital role of mushrooms in our ecosystem.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Felton Covered Bridge County Park
We have a variety of locations in the Santa Cruz Mountains where we can legally and safely harvest various species of mushrooms. Reach out and let us know what you're looking for, and we will do our best accommodate you.
Return
Itinerary
Each workshop can be tailored to the interests of the participants, feel free to pick and choose any topics from the menu of workshops and Maya will weave it in. Every foraging workshop starts with a brief talk on safe mushroom foraging practices--both for you and the ecosystem. Then as we walk and find mushrooms we'll learn about the incredible world of fungal ecology, including info on when and where to find various types of mushrooms. We will cover to identify certain trees, and the mushrooms that grow on or with them. When we find edible mushrooms, we'll discuss how to identify them and what features distinguish them from any poisonous look alikes. We'll also discuss how to prepare them,...
