Welcome to the 2026 season at Salish Mushrooms! Below are upcoming classes, tours, and forays. Contact Jeremy directly to schedule a private or small-group session, or browse the options below. Spring Mushroom Tours (Morels) — April through June 2026 Guided mushroom tours in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. We’ll focus on morels and spring species…
Learning mushrooms takes time, repetition, and interaction. The best place to learn mushrooms is in the field where you can touch, manipulate, and explore while being bathed in all the great feelings of being in the forest. Unfortunately seasonality and other busy lives makes it impractical to do all of your learning in the forest….
Springtime is quickly approaching and we’re already seeing a few morels showing up around the region. While the mountains are still frozen, this is an excellent time to start looking at morel spots for 2026. The Forayz app includes past burns that can easily be filtered by year so that you can focus on just…
Using a navigation app while mushroom foraging is a great way to track where you have been, choose where you want to go, and help you get back to your vehicle safely. Here are some of the apps that I use. Google Maps – Driving Directions, and terrain/satellite views while online Maps.me – Free, lightweight…
The morel community often talks about the “Rule of 100” for estimating good environmental conditions for morel-fruiting. The rule of 100 states that morels are likely to start fruiting once the Low + High temp equals 100F. Another way to say this is when the average daily temperature is 50F. For example once the daily…
Looking for morel maps? Try Forayz Real-time soil temps, historical burn perimeters, and more — built for PNW morel hunters. Launch Map Learn More Introducing 2026 Morel Maps: Your Guide to a Bountiful Season Exciting news for morel hunters in Oregon and Washington! Our 2025 Morel Maps are now available, packed with the latest features to help you find prime…
The following is a selection of mushrooms found in our region in January. Some have very specific habitats and might only be found in a small part of the region. Cat’s Tongue Pseudohydnum gelatinosum Considered a species ‘complex’, which includes multiple closely related species that can be difficult to separate visually. Chanterelle Cantharellus Chanterelles can…
The Nutritional Benefits of Mushrooms: Button, Crimini, Oyster, and Shiitake Mushrooms are not just flavorful and versatile; they’re also packed with nutrients, making them an excellent addition to any diet. Here’s a look at the nutritional highlights of some popular varieties: Button Mushrooms (White Mushrooms) These are the most common mushrooms found in grocery stores….
Seattle-area mushroomers may be preparing for an excellent late-summer mushroom season this year. Cooler temperatures and above-average rain will prompt fruitings of many species found in our region’s late summer months, including choice edible species like king boletes and chanterelles. There is more to love about mushrooms than just these popular choice edibles. There…
Cleaning dirt, sand, and bugs from mushrooms is a common challenge for foragers. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of these that make their way into your cooking Clean Mushrooms As You Pick One key characteristic of morels is their honeycomb pockets. Unfortunately, these are also a great place for dirt to collect…