MUSHROOM foraging courses 2026:
Nick of Grown Up Mushrooms will take you to the woods and fields of West Dorset for a 2.5 - 3 hour walk, chat, pick and all around educational experience about all things fungal! We'll show you how to safely and responsibly forage, highlight the role of fungi in the surrounding ecology and provide tips and rules of identification. We'll even throw in some mushroom tea and some folklore to boot. Nick is a Member of the Association of Foragers and practises within their ethos and guidelines. We're not about stripping the forest of mushrooms, but we promise a wealth of knowledge, lungfuls of fresh air and a great time had by all. All participants will go home with some mushrooms and some mushrooms goodies.
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. With insurances, first aid and permissions, having worked with River Cottage, National Trust, the Psychedelic Society, The Newt and others, there's no better guide to show you the way.
PRIVATE GROUP AND CORPORATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE - PHONE 07453263824 OR EMAIL
Locations may change depending on the mushrooms that are out, but all courses will be conducted in West Dorset
In the case of extreme weather, courses will be rescheduled
Courses start at 11am unless otherwise stated. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis. The following dates are available:
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. With insurances, first aid and permissions, having worked with River Cottage, National Trust, the Psychedelic Society, The Newt and others, there's no better guide to show you the way.
PRIVATE GROUP AND CORPORATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE - PHONE 07453263824 OR EMAIL
Locations may change depending on the mushrooms that are out, but all courses will be conducted in West Dorset
In the case of extreme weather, courses will be rescheduled
Courses start at 11am unless otherwise stated. Bookings are on a first come, first served basis. The following dates are available:
- Thursdy 17th September - Location tbc - woodland mushrooms
- Friday 25th September - Location TBC - woodland
- Saturday 17th october - location tbc - woodland
- Sunday 18th October - Location tbc - woodland and fields
- Thursday 22nd October - Location tbc - woodland and fields
- sunday 1st november - Location TBC - woodland
- Thursday 5th November - Location TBC - field and woodland
- Thursday 12th November - Location TBC - woodland
extra dates to be released in the future.
Mushroom Foraging Course - September
£70.00
£60.00
Nick of Grown Up Mushrooms will take you to the woods and fields of West Dorset for a 2.5 - 3 hour walk, chat, pick and all around educational experience about all things fungal! We'll show you how to safely and responsibly forage, highlight the role of fungi in the surrounding ecology and provide tips and rules of identification. We'll even chuck in some mushroom tea and some folklore to boot. Nick is a Member of the Association of Foragers and practises within their ethos and guidelines. We're not about stripping the forest, as that's not what we're about, but we promise a wealth of knowledge, lungfuls of fresh air and a great time had by all. All particpants will go home with some mushrooms, however, and some mushrooms goodies.
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. There's no better guide to show you the way!
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. There's no better guide to show you the way!
Mushroom Foraging Course - October
£70.00
£60.00
Nick of Grown Up Mushrooms will take you to the woods and fields of West Dorset for a 2.5 - 3 hour walk, chat, pick and all around educational experience about all things fungal! We'll show you how to safely and responsibly forage, highlight the role of fungi in the surrounding ecology and provide tips and rules of identification. We'll even chuck in some mushroom tea and some folklore to boot. Nick is a Member of the Association of Foragers and practises within their ethos and guidelines. We're not about stripping the forest, as that's not what we're about, but we promise a wealth of knowledge, lungfuls of fresh air and a great time had by all. All particpants will go home with some mushrooms, however, and some mushrooms goodies.
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. There's no better guide to show you the way!
Mushroom Foraging Course - November
£70.00
£60.00
Nick of Grown Up Mushrooms will take you to the woods and fields of West Dorset for a 2.5 - 3 hour walk, chat, pick and all around educational experience about all things fungal! We'll show you how to safely and responsibly forage, highlight the role of fungi in the surrounding ecology and provide tips and rules of identification. We'll even chuck in some mushroom tea and some folklore to boot. Nick is a Member of the Association of Foragers and practises within their ethos and guidelines. We're not about stripping the forest, as that's not what we're about, but we promise a wealth of knowledge, lungfuls of fresh air and a great time had by all. All particpants will go home with some mushrooms, however, and some mushrooms goodies.
Having grown up in West Dorset forager Nick follows in the footsteps of his forager Grandmother, and has built up a library of secret mushroom spots over the years. There's no better guide to show you the way!
Forage walks will last at least 2 and a half hours. Tickets are now reduced to £55 per person. Confirmation of booking will be sent upon payment (details sent in email). Gift vouchers can be redeemed on any of the dates above if not fully booked. To buy as a gift voucher, please email in. Private or corporate groups of up to ten are welcome, group discounts are considered.
Trousers, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear must be worn. Complete itinerary and details sent in lead up to event. Although GUM lead these events, your own safety is your own responsibility - NEVER put wild foods in your mouth without 100% positive identification. And watch your tootsies on the tree roots.
We hope you can join us to learn more about the food from the trees.
Trousers, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear must be worn. Complete itinerary and details sent in lead up to event. Although GUM lead these events, your own safety is your own responsibility - NEVER put wild foods in your mouth without 100% positive identification. And watch your tootsies on the tree roots.
We hope you can join us to learn more about the food from the trees.
2026 Foraging Voucher
£60.00
Foraging vouchers are wonderful gifts for nature lovers and wild food pickers.
This voucher allows admission to any foraging workshop in 2026; all the recipient needs to do is book on a course by emailing [email protected] with the voucher code and the date they'd like to attend. New Course dates will be released in early springtime. Vouchers will be sent to the purchaser to give to the recipient.