Bolete Hunting Class in Mount Shasta

Mushroom Hunting Class in Beautiful Mt Shasta/McCloud (Butter and Spring King Bolete focus)

July 12,13,19, 20
10am - 2pm
This is NOT a series, each date is a standalone half-day class. After the class ends, you will be encouraged to continue hunting using your new skills.
Pre-registration required (not on Meetup) here: https://forms.gle/johvniTkym9vQchc8

Did you know some people think butter boletes are the BEST tasting mushroom?

🍄🍄 What You'll Learn
Embark on a unique foraging experience and discover the culinary delight of Butter Boletes and Spring Kings with Mikhael Crystallah-Selk in the breathtaking landscapes surrounding Mt. Shasta. This immersive class offers a rare opportunity to connect with nature and learn the art of wild mushroom identification in one of California's most pristine environments. While focusing on boletes, we will also learn other montane mushrooms, and the trees the various fungi are associated with.
Mikhael Selk, a seasoned mushroom educator, will guide you through the coniferous forests, revealing the secrets of where and how to find these prized edible fungi. You'll learn essential identification features of Butyriboletus primiregius as well as any other fungi we encounter. Beyond identification, the class will cover multiple perspectives on sustainable and respectful harvesting techniques.

This hands-on workshop is perfect for both beginner foragers and those looking to deepen their mycological knowledge. You'll gain practical skills, learn about the ecology of the region, learn how to preserve your mushrooms to eat year-round, and enjoy the thrill of discovering delicious wild edibles. Prepare for a day of exploration, education, and the potential for a delicious haul of golden boletes!

Where
The class will happen in beautiful Mt Shasta/McCloud area. We will be scouting prior to the class and sending out the meet-up location once we've determined the best part of the forest to take you to.
Lodging and transport are not provided, but we do provide a carpool spreadsheet to all participants that they can choose to self-organize with.

Instructor
Mikhael Crystallah-Selk is a leading mushroom identifier in California with more than a decade of experience foraging and studying the taxonomy of fungi. He is on the board of SOMA mycological association and is a group expert and moderator of some of the largest online mushroom groups. He leads the identification tables at many of the Northern California mushroom events. This is his second season teaching with Fork in the Path.
"Great hosts! Mikhael is a wizard genius! 5 stars. "
-happy participant from our winter classes

Ticket Options

Regular Tickets
A portion of your program fee goes to Native American Rights Fund.

Adults
$125 Pay it Forward: (I'd like to support someone else to come)
$100 Standard Ticket
$75 Community Supported (these are supported by Pay it Forward tickets)

Children (yes kids are welcome!)
$65 per teen (age 13-17, must be accompanied by an adult)
$45 per child 12 and under
Babes in arms are free (although not recommended to bring in this terrain)