Wild Mushroom Foraging For Beginners: Prerecorded Video Class + Forest Walk

In these self-paced modules, you'll gain in-depth foundational knowledge for wild mushroom foraging, covering the following:

• the basics of fungi biology & ecology
• mushroom habitat
• everything you need to know to safely identify mushrooms
• common edible & medicinal mushrooms of Coastal BC
• processing, preserving & cooking tips for each mushroom

Average time to complete all modules is 4 hours.

Once the education portion has been completed, let Shaggy Jack take you on a forest foraging walk to a productive mushroom habitat where you get to apply your newfound identification skills in the field with guidance from an expert. You'll get to take home a variety of edible mushrooms to try out! This excursion is approximately 2.5 hrs.

 

 

Students must take the classroom portion before the forest excursion

Choose your forest walk from the booking options, proceed to checkout, and you'll receive a link to the video. 

Want to attend a live class in person on the same day as your forest walk? Book HERE.

Forest Walks (approx 2.5 hrs):    
Sunday October 1st 9am
Sunday October 8th 9am
Sunday October 15th 9am     
Sunday October 29th 9am
Sunday November 12th 9am
Sunday November 19th 9am
Sunday November 26th 9am

Fees
Recorded Video Class - $49
Live Zoom Class  - $59
Prerecorded Video Class + Forest Walk - $89
Kids Ages 6-14 - $19 (5 and under free, 15 and up pay regular pricing)

Discounts

Bring a friend or family member! If you're booking more than one person per event use code GROUP to receive 5% off your entire order at checkout! Limit one use per customer.

Graduate discounts for past attendees of Shaggy Jack's Wild Mushroom Foraging For Beginners: Use code GRADUATE at checkout. One discount per student. Verification of past class participation may be required.

Terms And Conditions

Upon registration, you'll get an email confirming payment and the Zoom class link. 2-4 days before your forest walk, you'll receive another email with location details and what to bring. Once on-site you'll need to sign a risk assessment and liability waiver.

You're responsible for your transportation, including travel on forest service roads. If arriving via BC Ferries, plan accordingly. The classroom is in Gibsons and forest locations are in the Gibsons-Roberts Creek area, 5-20 minutes from the Langdale Ferry Terminal.

Cancellation requires 96 hours' notice for a full refund; postponements are allowed. Shaggy Jack may switch in-person classes to Zoom if necessary due to health orders. We won't tolerate abusive behaviour, which may result in removal without refunds.

Note: Complete the video class before attending the forest walk. It contains important safety information about mushroom foraging.