Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest 2026 Guide
A guide to some of the most popular foraged mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest and suggestions on how to find them
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Upcoming Events
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…
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Intro to PNW Spring Mushrooms BC
A replay from 4 Apr 2023 seminar for the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Replays are viewable for all Intro and Full-level accounts
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What do mycologists do?
Mycologists are scientists who study fungi, which include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Most mycologists pursue careers in various fields, such as academia, research, industry, or government. Their work often involves diverse aspects of fungal biology, ecology, genetics, and taxonomy. Some common career paths for mycologists include: Academia: Mycologists often work as professors, lecturers, or instructors…
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A bunch of beautiful morels
Morels and Related Mushrooms Learn more about Pacific Northwest morels here
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Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Quiche
Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Quiche Ingredients: 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1…
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Creamy Morel Soup
Creamy Morel Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh…
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Morel Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients: Instructions: Enjoy this delicious morel mushroom cream pasta with a glass of your favorite white wine and a simple green salad on the side.
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Finding Morels in Washington — 2026 Season Guide & Map
Finding Morels in Washington Where, when, and how to hunt the Pacific Northwest’s most prized spring mushroom Morels are the mushroom that gets Pacific Northwest foragers out of winter hibernation. From landscape woodchips in March to high-elevation burn sites in July, morel season in Washington stretches across four months and multiple distinct habitats. This guide…
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Troll’s Knoll Mushroom Walk
We are installing a mushroom patch at the Troll’s Knoll Forest located behind the Fremont Troll. The patch will include both commonly cultivated species as well as wild mushrooms. Some of these species are edible. Visitors are encouraged to look and explore, but not pick mushroom from this patch. A group of us gathered on…
