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Have you always wanted to forage for mushrooms but you're unsure about positively identifying them?
Our seasonal Identification Classes at Gentleman Forager are organized to teach specifically about mushrooms found in Spring, Summer, or Fall. The classes are designed for you to take any course you choose, or all three seasons. For each course, you will learn to positively identify at least four popular and common species of wild, edible mushrooms—native to Minnesota and found throughout the world.
Our classes are perfect for the beginner, or for any experienced mushroomer who wants to brush up on their skills. Veteran mushroom hunter Mike Kempenich—owner of Gentleman Forager, founder of Forest to Fork and past wild mushroom identification certification instructor at both the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin Extensions—is your instructor. Mike has 40 years of experience in the woods. He will help you traverse the world of wild mushroom foraging and will also reveal to you his many tips to be successful.
Each class includes thorough wild mushroom descriptions and easy-to-remember identification methods. You'll complete each class knowing where to look for a certain species, when to hunt and how to positively identify them. These wild species include morel, porcini, black trumpet, chanterelle, lobster and many more.
After taking these Identification Classes, you will become a confident mushroom forager. Our goal is to have you successfully finding wild mushrooms and using them in the kitchen—secure in your knowledge to positively identify them—every time.
Your knowledge and skills will amaze and delight your family and friends as they sample your freshly foraged mushrooms. You'll also have a lot of fun taking the classes and getting to know Mike--AKA Gentleman Forager!
Upcoming Classes
Fri, Jan 28Maple Grove
Sat, Mar 26Columbia Heights
Sat, Apr 16Columbia Heights
Sun, Apr 24Location TBD within 30 min of Mpls.
Sat, May 07Location within 45 min of Mpls
Sat, May 14Location 2 hours South of Mpls- Sat, May 14Columbia Heights
Sat, May 21WatertownMay 21, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMWatertown, 9880 Swede Lake Rd, Watertown, MN 55388, USACome join the hunt Saturday, May 21st, 2022, for the elusive Morel mushroom, our Minnesota State mushroom. Experienced guides will take you on private property, less than an hour from the Twin Cities, to assist you on the hunt. Prizes for the first, largest, most morels found. Keep what you find!
Sat, May 28Location 1 hour South of Mpls
Sun, Jun 19Location TBD within 30 min of Mpls.
Sat, Jun 25Columbia Heights
Fri, Jul 15Crosslake
Sat, Jul 23Within 1 hour of Mpls
Sat, Jul 23Columbia Heights
Sat, Aug 06Location 1 hour South of Mpls
Sun, Aug 14Location TBD within 30 min of Mpls.- Sat, Aug 20Within 1 hour of Mpls
Sat, Aug 20Columbia Heights