Hunt for Forest Treasure: Join us for a 3-hour scramble through the forests of Mount Hood as we hunt for chanterelles, porcini, oysters and other seasonal varieties. This isn't your typical hike—we'll be bushwhacking, bending, and exploring off-trail as we search for fungi in their favorite hidden spots.
You'll learn identification techniques and tools while we seek these fall fungi, plus how to spot the dangerous look-alikes and deadly-toxic species in our area. We'll explore the incredible ecological roles fungi play—from decomposers turning death into life to mycorrhizal networks creating the "wood wide web" that connects entire forests.
Whether we find our target species or stumble upon medicinal varieties or perfect dye mushrooms, you'll leave knowing more about the hidden fungal world around us. We'll cover sustainable harvesting using honorable harvest principles and forest service regulations.
What to expect: Off-trail exploration requiring sure footing on uneven ground and plenty of bending. Sturdy shoes and wet weather gear essential. All experience levels welcome. We might not find exactly what we're seeking—but we'll learn from whatever the forest offers.
Hunt for Forest Treasure: Join us for a 3-hour scramble through the forests of Mount Hood as we hunt for chanterelles, porcini, oysters and other seasonal varieties. This isn't your typical hike—we'll be bushwhacking, bending, and exploring off-trail as we search for fungi in their favorite hidden spots.
You'll learn identification techniques and tools while we seek these fall fungi, plus how to spot the dangerous look-alikes and deadly-toxic species in our area. We'll explore the incredible ecological roles fungi play—from decomposers turning death into life to mycorrhizal networks creating the "wood wide web" that connects entire forests.
Whether we find our target species or stumble upon medicinal varieties or perfect dye mushrooms, you'll leave knowing more about the hidden fungal world around us. We'll cover sustainable harvesting using honorable harvest principles and forest service regulations.
What to expect: Off-trail exploration requiring sure footing on uneven ground and plenty of bending. Sturdy shoes and wet weather gear essential. All experience levels welcome. We might not find exactly what we're seeking—but we'll learn from whatever the forest offers.
