Spring Wild Mushroom & Plants Identification Class

Mike Kempenich AKA “The Gentleman Forager” is an exotic mushroom cultivator, forager, and wild foods distributor from Minneapolis Minnesota and a leader in the local locavore movement! He is the owner of a distribution company, Gentleman Forager, and also the founder of Forest to Fork which specializes in exotic mushroom cultivation and retail sales of mushrooms and other wild food products.  Mike is a past instructor at both the U of Minnesota and the U of Wisconsin extension, where he taught wild mushroom identification certification classes. With more than 40 years of foraging experience, and an entertaining style, he will leave you excited to apply your new knowledge for success in the woods!

The Spring class covers Morel, Pheasant Back, Puffball, Oyster & Chicken of the Woods mushrooms along with Ramps, Fiddleheads, Stinging Nettle & Spruce Tips