Hunter-Gatherer - August 29-30, 2026

Please note: While the main activities are conducted in French, our instructors are English-speaking and happy to support and answer questions in English.

Want to become self-sufficient in the forest just in time for the peak wild mushroom season? Join us this coming August 29th and 30th for our intensive 3-day Hunter-Gatherer mushroom training certification! This comprehensive course combines theory and a guided field excursion to teach you how to identify local species, understand ecosystems, and forage safely.

Spaces for this essential immersion are strictly limited, so don’t wait to book your spot online today! 

Prefer a lighter formula to get started? Let yourself be tempted by our introductory mushroom lecture on September 10th! Specially designed for beginners, this friendly gathering is the perfect opportunity to discover the fascinating world of mycology without pressure and awaken your curiosity before heading out into the field.

Grow Your Own Mushrooms

In just 3 hours, our specialist will teach you both indoor and outdoor cultivation techniques (oyster mushrooms, shiitakes, lion's mane...). This workshop focuses on self-sufficiency and sharing practical tips that you can easily and affordably replicate at home.

Included: Leave with your own 2 kg oyster mushroom ready-to-grow kit (a $35 value).

⚠️ Spaces are highly limited! Check out the photo alongside to see the gorgeous oyster mushrooms harvested by Magnificat, a participant from our last workshop in May.

2026 Mushroom Hunting Excursions

Join us for a forest immersion combining learning and the joy of discovery, alongside our passionate guides!

Our excursions are highly popular and spots fill up fast! There are still a few availabilities left in August, September, and October.

Explore all of our summer and autumn outings in Lanaudière, Mauricie, the Laurentians, Montérégie, and the Eastern Townships

Identifying Your Wild Mushrooms

Unsure of a mushroom's identity? Don't take any risks—we are here to help! Whether in-store or by email, our assessment will be much more precise if you provide a detailed description: a fresh specimen, clear photos, and a description of the surrounding environment.

On this note, we highly recommend downloading the mobile app La fonge – MycoQuébec—an invaluable field companion. The season is shaping up to be very fruitful, so caution is key!

Fire Morels in B.C.

In early June, we headed to British Columbia for the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) foray. On the agenda: absolutely divine gourmet feasts celebrating the morel and other mushrooms, but also a wealth of field learning—covering both the quirks of this fascinating mushroom and safety in remote forests. Read more.

Black Trumpet Mushroom Jam 

It was during a North American Mycological Association (NAMA) banquet that we discovered this black trumpet mushroom jam, featuring caramelized onion, fennel, and Sherry vinegar—absolutely perfect on a cheese platter or in a gourmet burger. The recipe, taken from Chad Hyatt's book The Mushroom Hunter's Kitchen, is now available in our Recipes section and is a must-try to impress your guests!

Bound to the Oaks

You can recognize many mushrooms by the tree species they typically grow alongside. This makes it much easier to find the specific species you are looking for. For example, red oaks are easily recognizable by their lobed leaves with sharp points. Spot the oaks and beeches. Numerous symbiotic species gather at their base.

Among the best: precious American porcini mushrooms like this one harvested in Bergeronnes on June 25th, several kinds of boletes, black trumpets, hedgehog mushrooms, and Appalachian chanterelles.

Other highly prized non-symbiotic species decompose the wood of these trees: hen of the woods (Maitake, Grifola frondosa), chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), and ubiquitous oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus).

However, beware of jack-o'-lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus illudens), which form clusters on the ground with deceptive chanterelle-like colors. Fortunately, the pathogen responsible for oak wilt (Bretziella fagacearum), killing its host within a few weeks, seems to have stopped its northward progression at the Niagara Peninsula.

If you don't forage these delicious edibles yourself in the woods, you can find them dried and packaged at Mycoboutique, ready to be enjoyed after rehydration.

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