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October 4, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Search western Washington forests for chanterelles, lobster mushrooms, chicken of the woods and other fall fungi while learning practical mushroom identification and foraging skills. The guided excursion covers mushroom habitat, tree identification, identifying unknown mushrooms, sustainable collecting and the techniques needed to continue mushroom hunting independently.

October 4, 2026 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Explore wooded habitat with certified mushroom forager Chris Baker during a hands-on fall mushroom walk. Participants search for seasonal fungi, collect specimens and develop practical mushroom-identification skills in the field. Designed for both first-time mushroom hunters and experienced foragers looking to expand their knowledge of northeastern fungi.

October 4, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Venture beneath the forest canopy with expert guidance to discover and identify wild mushrooms and other fungi. Participants learn the key field characteristics used for mushroom identification while exploring fungal ecology and the essential role mushrooms play in healthy forest ecosystems. A strong hands-on event for mushroom hunters, beginning foragers, and anyone interested in understanding […]

October 8, 2026 – October 11, 2026 @ 12:00 am – 11:59 pm – Immerse yourself in ancestral skills, primitive technology and traditional wilderness knowledge during this multi-day gathering in Washington. Fall Camp brings together instructors and participants interested in primitive living, bushcraft, traditional crafts, wilderness self-reliance and hands-on skills that reconnect people with the natural resources around them.

October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Celebrate Pacific Northwest mushroom season with three days of guided mushroom forays, fungi workshops and expert presentations near Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The festival combines hands-on mushroom hunting with identification and mycology education, making it particularly well suited to wild-food foragers and mushroom enthusiasts.