Wild Mushroom Forays - Fall 2025

Unique and informative wild mushroom forays offered by Northwest Natura bring you to beautiful wild places bursting with fungi diversity.

Join one or multiple outings to get the most out of the season.

WHEN

There are several dates to choose from. Each course is from 1:00 to 4:30pm and take place in different locations.

1. Sunday October 5th

2. Saturday October 11th

3. Saturday October 18th

4. Saturday October 25th

To sign up for multiple dates you will need to purchase them individually in separate transactions.

WHERE

Locations will be in public and/or private forested areas around Whatcom County. Precise details remain TBA as they are contingent on the fungi, but these trips will be no more than 1 hour outside of Bellingham. Jazmen will scout weekly to find the best locations and send you an email with location information 2-4 days before your event(s).

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Introductory lessons to mushroom ecology, foraging, and identification

• Take a walk in the woods at Jazmen’s go-to mushrooming spots.

• Learn how to find your own “secret spot” using ecological cues and digital maps using Jazmen’s scouting techniques.

• Learn about land use laws, foraging permits, safety, and nature awareness.

• Learn ecology of fungi, vocabulary, and important features for identification

• Boost your confidence outdoors and in mushroom ID.

• Find your favorite mushrooms or meet them for the first time: we’re guaranteed to find more than one on the list: Lobsters, Chanterelles, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Yellow Foots, Oysters, Dyers Polypore, Amethyst Deceivers, Witch’s Butter(s), Russula(s), and Amanita(s) - and so many more!

• Enjoy a fun and relaxing day in the woods with a fun group finding an array of colorful mushrooms; learn to ID edible AND toxic fungi on this unique outing in the forest

What to bring:

• Dress for the weather

• Snacks and water

• Notepad and pen (optional)

• Foraging basket

• Hand lens (optional; purchase one from Northwest Natura for $5/ea)

After signing up:

You will receive a receipt of payment. Registered individuals will receive location details, driving directions, weather forecast details and other info in an event-reminder email 2-4 days prior to the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive this email. Reach out if you do not find an email. There have been frequent issues with Gmail not delivering to Hotmail, Live, and MSN email addresses.

Email Jazmen with concerns or to get on a waitlist: nwnatura@gmail.com

Space is limited for each course for sustainability reasons.

Have a look at my Refund Policies before you order.

Tiered Pricing is available