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August 8, 2026
9am-3pm
In this class you will learn about the wonderful world of wild mushrooms and how to safely forage for them. Your instructor will be going through a presentation that talks about basic mushroom information, how to identify mushrooms, how to safely forage for mushrooms, talk about common edible and toxic mushrooms you should know about, and how to best continue learning about mushrooms. Throughout this presentation, you will also have opportunity to handle some of the mushrooms you are learning about as well
Wild mushrooms are incredibly fascinating and often misunderstood. After taking this class, you will understand these organisms a bit better and leave with the confidence to forage for your own wild mushrooms! Food seems to be much tastier when it’s as fresh as possible and you know where it comes from!
After the morning learning session, we’ll have a lunch break and share a meal, then we will head for the woods and forage!
What to bring:
Paper and writing utensil to take notes
Good walking or hiking shoes
Foraging basket or bag, if you wish
Tuition: $105
Materials: $0
Since this is an all day course, lunch is included.
This course is for students 18+, or 16+ with accompanying adult.
Your Instructor
ARIEL BONKOSKI
(she/her)
Ariel Bonkoski is a mushroom identification expert that resides in Duluth, Minnesota. She has been studying fungi since 2016 and is now one of the most active mushroom identifiers in North America. Ariel has taught mushroom identification courses and led forays for colleges, public schools, mycological societies, and nature centers all over North America. Ariel is best known for her friendly and enthusiastic approach to teaching about mushrooms. She is an active Master Naturalist, with a passion for learning, giving back to nature, and connecting people to nature. Ariel spends much of her free time camping, hiking, and foraging.