Wild Mushroom Foraging Tour in Brinnon
Learn to identify wild mushrooms with a professional forager or ecologist
Duration
3 hrs
Includes
Guided tour, transportation
Highlights
Explore the Olympic National Forest on a guided wild mushroom identification walk led by a herpetologist and professional forager or an ecologist. This educational field tour focuses on safe, sustainable foraging rather than a harvesting hunt.
- Learn to distinguish edible and non-edible mushrooms
- Practice foraging skills and make a spore print
- Harvest during time set aside at the end of the tour
What's Included
- Guided mushroom identification instruction
- Transportation from the office to the tour site
Important details
- Children 6 and under join free with a paying adult; ages 7+ require a ticket
- Pups are welcome
- Requires good physical conditioning for walking on natural terrain
- A waiver is required; hiking may involve uneven ground, rain or cold exposure, plants and wildlife, and delayed medical care
- Arrive 15 minutes before departure
- If you drive your own vehicle, a Forest Service Pass or America the Beautiful Pass may be required for parking
- Do not harvest in the teaching area
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 7 days before for a refund, less $15. No refund for no-shows. Rescheduling may be available based on availability. If the operator cancels due to weather or another reason, you'll receive a full refund; weather cancellations are notified 24 hours before.
Product ID: 244Q4P
FAQs
The Wild Mushrooms of the Olympic Peninsula Field Tour is offered from October through early December.
Yes. Transportation is provided from the office, but you may follow the group in your own vehicle, especially if you bring a dog or small child or plan to harvest on your own afterward.
Bring a harvesting basket if you would like to practice harvesting during the final part of the tour.
Meeting details
Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, Brinnon, WA 98320
