Mini Mushroom Class A hands-on introduction to foraging and identification, hosted in NW Seattle
This is the class for anyone who has walked past a mushroom in the woods and wished they knew what it was. We work through the key edible species of the Pacific Northwest, the look-alikes worth knowing, and — the part most guides skip — how to decide where to look in the first place.
It's held at my home in northwest Seattle, so the group stays small and there's room for questions the whole way through. No prior experience needed.
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, August 257:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Thursday, August 277:00 pm – 9:00 pm3 spots leftBook This Date
Don't see a date that works? Request a day and time — the class is hosted at my home, so the schedule is flexible.
What You'll Learn
Edible Mushrooms of the PNW
The key edible species native to our region and the traits that actually distinguish them — chanterelles, boletes, morels, and the rest of the regulars.
Mushroom Basics
How mushrooms work: the life cycle, the mycelium doing the real work underground, and the ecological roles that explain where fruiting bodies show up.
Foraging Tips
Best practices for actually finding mushrooms — reading habitat, tree associations, and the seasonal timing that decides whether a spot is worth the drive.
Safety First
The poisonous species to know cold, the look-alikes they're confused with, and safe foraging habits that keep a beginner out of trouble.
Habitat Exploration
The diverse habitats where mushrooms thrive and the environmental conditions — moisture, soil, forest type — that favor their growth.
Cultivation Lab Tour
A brief tour of my personal cultivation lab, where you'll see firsthand how mushrooms are grown and maintained from culture to fruiting.
What Guests Say
This same class is one of the Pacific Northwest's top-rated Airbnb experiences — and booking it directly here costs less than booking it there.
“I walked into this experience with ZERO experience or mushroom knowledge and left feeling encouraged and excited to start my foraging journey! :)” — Kanza, Whidbey Island Station, WA
“Jeremy was very knowledgeable and an awesome teacher, the class was a great starting point for mushroom hunting in the PNW.” — Claire, Seattle, WA
“Jeremy has a wealth of information to share. Lots of learning especially for a novice like me. Fun, informative, inspiring evening.” — Jenny, Alexandria, VA
Same class, same instructor — booking direct through this page costs less than on Airbnb.
Request a Date or Get Notified
Nothing on the calendar that works? Send me the days and times you're free and I'll try to fit a session around them — or just ask to be added to the list and I'll let you know when new dates go up.
Gift certificates are available too, and private groups can be arranged.
Good to Know
Where: Greenwood, northwest Seattle. The exact address is shared after booking.
Cats: Two friendly cats live in this house. They're moved to a separate room during class.
Bring: Nothing required — just curiosity. Bring a notebook if you like to take notes, and any mushroom you've found and want identified.
Put it to use before you leave the driveway
Forayz overlays burn perimeters, soil moisture, snowline, and habitat data on a map of the Pacific Northwest, so the habitat reading you learn in class turns into actual spots to check.