Mushroom Foraging Sierra Nevada

**Register here, NOT on Meetup: https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**
Join us in the mountains to look for mushrooms with emphasis on morels and spring porcini. Learn about Sierra Nevada ecology and enjoy the view!

Class Dates (not a series)

• May 2
• May 3
• May 9
• May 10
• May 16
• May 17
• May 30
• May 31

Berkeley, California
All registrations must be completed on our website here

#### What You'll Learn

This experiential, hands-on half-day foraging class is all about the fascinating world of Sierra Nevada fungi and plants. We’ll be targeting morels and porcini, and learning about all the vibrant montane ecology around us along the way. We’ll explain what happens in the forest after a fire, both ecologically and from a human management perspective. We’ll cover mushroom and plant anatomy for identification, mycorrhizal relationships (fungal- tree/plant partnerships at the mycelial/root level), poisonous and edible mushrooms, and forest safety. Find the mythical “fairy fart” mushroom, the gorgeous purple cup fungi, and more! The program also includes ethics of harvesting, community building, mindful movement, a cooking demo, and a tasting at the end. Learning to forage for mushrooms is an ongoing life path. This program will teach you the foundational skills to go out foraging on your own.

#### Where and When

Dates are individual classes, not a series, all 10am-3pm
May 2, 3, 9, 10, in Eldorado National Forest
May 16, 17, 30, 31 in either Eldorado National Forest or Tahoe National Forest (pending conditions)
Exact meetup location is provided one week before your class date. Please note, of all the places where we offer mushroom foraging classes, the mountains are the most variable and hardest to predict. While we can’t guarantee exactly what we’ll find, we want to make our best effort to set you up for success, so, depending on conditions, our May classes will be in either El Dorado or Tahoe National Forest. We will be updating as we have more information on conditions.

Pricing
Our pricing is sliding scale $55-$175 with scholarships available. Kids are welcome too!

More Important Details
These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.

About Fork In The Path
Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram here.