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The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

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Sep
14
Sat
Fall Naturalist Series: Mycology & Outdoor Skills w/ Northwest Natura (DAY 1) @ Whatcom County
Sep 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fall Naturalist Series: Mycology & Outdoor Skills w/ Northwest Natura (DAY 1) @ Whatcom County

This series is designed for individuals interested in having fun outdoors learning about PNW mushroom ecology, tree identification, and outdoor skills such as fire-making and foraging.

Each class will incorporate hands-on activities.

Expect some gentle to moderate hiking, and some kneeling or squatting.

Each class will build on the previous one. For more details, keep reading!

Day 1: Signs of Autumn

(Details on location will be sent in September to registered individuals).

Introduction to mushroom ecology, common trees, and land use laws. Learn to scout for mushroom foraging spots.

Hands-on fungi ID activities to help you remember names and uses of various species.

Common land use laws explained
Forest Ecology crash course
Tree ID
Nature Connection
Self-led exploration
Upland taxonomy scavenger hunt
Foraging if we find fungi or plants to harvest

Please register for each class via the website.

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Sep
22
Sun
Fungi Foraging Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery Event Center
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Fungi Foraging Basics: A Seminar for Mushroom Foragers with Northwest Natura @ My Garden Nursery Event Center

Are you ready for the coming mushroom season? Join Outdoor educator, naturalist, and experienced forager, Jazmen Yoder, for this comprehensive one-day workshop to get prepared! We’ll cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage for wild mushrooms in your area.

In this class you will learn:

Mushroom foraging basics: regulations, ethics, safety, and gear
Mushroom identification techniques for common edible and poisonous species
Mushroom ecology – understanding fungal life cycles, seasonality, and habitats
Tips for finding your own reliable mushroom foraging spots
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities you’ll gain confidence and know-how before you find yourself in the middle of the upcoming foraging season. We’ll also discuss preservation, cooking, and other ways to enjoy your fungal finds.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some foraging experience, this workshop will provide the fundamentals of responsible mushroom foraging to prepare you for a bountiful mushroom season. Join this special event to get ready to hunt those delicious wild fungi!

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