Guided foraging events for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms and plants

2023 wild food events, explore Chris’ passion of wild edible weeds, bush foods and Fungi, Share in his creative food adventures, in a safe learning environment, make connection to others through shared experiences and knowledge. An informative and exciting workshop and forage walks followed by a wild food feast, group booking available, limited tickets, come learn to forage with Chris Matherly and eat some yummy wild food.

Since I started doing forays, (guided foraging events for wild mushrooms and plants) in 2001, my joy for teaching people that don’t know, and learning more from those that do know about mushrooms, who attend these forays, has continued to grow and grow. I have now guided over 2000 people and completed more than 370 forays in over 35 states! Many spring Morel forays quickly book up and as many as 20 on a waiting list. I have decided to start an earlier registration for the upcoming forays, giving everyone ample time to make plans and arrangements to attend the foray of their choice. I now am offering Fall, Winter and Spring Forays for the upcoming mushroom seasons. These forays are the best possible way to build your own knowledge and have hands-on experience in the woods! And even if you are quite knowledgeable yourself, meet new friends and enjoy some of the best tasting mushroom dishes created by Chris that one can imagine! Remember, it is not just about going out to Chris’ best spots that he shares across the country and slamming them, but a huge learning experience, enjoying diverse hunters’ company, and enjoying some amazing mushroom cuisine with as many as 20+ wild plant and mushroom dishes on the feast! Our goal is always to find plenty to cook with, and enough left over so everyone can bring some home, (party-favors)!

Please Note: Each person who attends receives a nice picnic Lunch, Feast, and link to the online foray video. Mesh bags will be available for purchase if you need one. If you need to cancel for any reason, you may transfer to any other upcoming foray for just a $25 re-registration fee, no refunds will be given. Most forays are two days of hunting, others are “extended forays” with three days of hunting.

Chris’ informative seminars includes:

• *How to find and identify morel mushrooms and other edible mushrooms
• *Morel growth and life-cycle
• *Trees each species of mushrooms associate with
• *How to cook and preserve your finds
• *Many other mushroom species found during morel season and even more in the fall
• *Wild Plant foraging and identification
• *Questions and answers
• *Medicinal Information

Please note: Every Foray includes mushroom identification classes during the powerpoint presentations, and you will learn a lot of new things, even if you have hunted all of your life! Newbies to experts, infants to 90+ years of age have attended my forays!

Want to learn how to find Morel Mushrooms but don’t want to be in a group? Chris also gives ONE-on-One Private Mushroom Hunting Sessions! For more information on this, click HERE

Register for 2023 Spring Morel Forays:

(OPTION- Pay just $50 to hold your spot, filling up fast) (Earn $50 Referral Fee for every new registration that you refer

-Call Chris now to reserve your spots for the below 2023 morel forays! (478)217-5200

2023 Georgia Morel Motherload Foray- March 31st-April 2nd, 2023 Only 6 spots left!

2023 Nashville, TN Morel Foray and Music Fest- April 7th-9th, 2023 Only 8 spots left!

2023 Oklahoma Morel Foray and Music Fest– April 14th-16th, 2023

2023 Missouri Morel Foray– April 21st-23rd, 2023 Only 9 spots left!

2023 Central Illinois Morel Motherload Foray– April 24th-26th, 2023 Only 6 spots left!

2023 Indiana Morel Foray– April 28th-30th, 2023 Only 11 spots left!

2023 Ohio Morel Foray– May 5th-7th, 2023 Only 8 spots left!

2023 Minnesota Morel Foray– May 12th-14th, 2023 

2023 Michigan Morel Foray– May 19th-21st, 2023 Only 5 spots left!

2023 Oregon Morel Foray– May 26th-28th, 2023 

2023 Washington State Burnsite and Naturals Morel and Porcini Foray early June, 2023

Planned 2023 Summer and Fall Forays: (email me if interested- chrismathe@aol.com)

2023 Gatlinburg Tennessee Summer Foray July, 2023

2023 Telluride Colorado Porcini Foray August, 2023

2023 Upper Peninsula Michigan Chaga and Porcini Foray August, 2023

2023 Fall Vermont Foray September, 2023

2023 Fall Minnesota Foray September, 2023

2023 NW Illinois Fall Foray October, 2023

2023 Ohio Fall Foray October, 2023

2023 Fall Brown County Indiana Foray October, 2023

(NEW) 2023 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Fall Mushroom Foray October, 2023

2023 Fall Knoxville Tennessee Foray November, 2023

2023 Georgia Fall Foray November, 2023 

• California Fall/Winter Trumpets-Chanterelles-Porcini-Candy Caps Foray December, 2023

• Oregon Truffle Foray January, 2024

• California Winter Foray January, 2024

• Plan Now for some Exciting 2024 Forays:

  • Morels in Greece March 2024

  • Morels in Africa August 2024

  • Porcini/Truffles in Italy September 2024

  • Morels in Chile December 2024