Intro to Seattle Mushroom Foraging
Overview
Delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms with a guided foraging class! This two-hour experience is tailored for first-time foragers eager to uncover the secrets of wild mushrooms. Learn to safely discern edible varieties from their lookalikes (both toxic and inedible varieties), the specific trees and ecosystems that different mushrooms are associated with, and when they are in season...all while exploring the lush green forests that Washington is famous for.
Even if you're afraid of mushrooms, we will demystify scary mushroom myths and give you confidence and skills to keep exploring on your own long after class ends. Your future hikes will never be the same!
Guests are allowed to keep the mushrooms they encounter during class. We make sure guests never go home empty-handed, so in the event wild finds are light, we will provide each guest with a bag of fresh gourmet mushrooms to take home, along with recipe ideas.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- If wild specimens are light, tour operator will provide gourmet mushrooms for guests to bring home
- Supplies for use during class: basket, mushroom knife, nitrile gloves, book, and hand warmers
- Guests keep all mushrooms encountered during the class
✗ Not Included
- Gratuity for the guide
- Parking is not included. There is free street parking and a paid parking lot available.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot be on their feet, bending, and crouching for up to an hour
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Special Instructions
Please forward this confirmation email to each person in your party.
Meeting Location:
Bridle Trails State Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xzZyZYTukbVZQbfy9
There are multiple entrances to this park, so please be sure to use the specific map link above.
Arrive 10-15 minutes early to park, find us, and use the bathroom. A Discover Pass is required for parking in the parking lot ($11.50 at the pay machine or available online): https://store.discoverpass.wa.gov. Free parking is also available along the main road outside the entrance.
Directions to Our Spot:
After parking, follow the blue signs to the bathrooms. Across from there, look for the tables with black tablecloths and mushrooms.
Please read the pre-trip planning guide for important information on what to wear, bring, and prepare for your mushroom foraging experience: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnMzUQyOPkLJi54gdWNleaWIonfhuQ?e=e4VusF
While it is difficult to predict when and where mushrooms are fruiting and we can't guarantee we will find meaningful quantities of edible mushrooms, your guide scouts the area in advance to ensure the best odds of success! This is an educational trip first and foraging second.
If you will be disappointed if you do not find anything, please consider attending a mushroom hunt instead, or request a full refund asap. We want everyone's expectations to be met on this introductory educational experience!
This experience operates in light rain or shine. If we have to cancel due to inclement weather, you will receive a full refund.
If you need to reach us in case of an emergency, please call: 206.898.4418
We are looking forward to meeting you!
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