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. With inusrances, first aid and permissions, having worked with River Cottage, National Trust, the Psychedelic Society, Barings Bank and others, there's no better guide to show you the way.
PRIVATE GROUP AND CORPORATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE - PHONE 07453263824 OR EMAIL
Bookings are on a first come, first served basis. Courses start at 11am unless stated, and will be in the West Dorset area unless otherwise mentioned. The following dates are available:
Sunday 13th April - Plant and Mushroom Spring Forage, Symondsbury Estate - book here
Sunday 3rd May - Plant and Mushroom Spring Forage, Symondsbury Estate - book here
Sunday 14th September - Mushroom Foraging, Symondsbury Estate - book here
Friday 19th September - TBA
Saturday 27th September - TBA
Sunday 28th September - Mushroom Foraging, Symondsbury Estate - book here
Friday 17th Octber - Langdon Woods
Monday 20th October - TBA
Friday 24th October - TBA
Sunday 26th October - Mushroom Foraging, Symondsbury Estate - book here
Saturday 8th November - TBA
Thursday 13th November - TBA
Saturday 16th November - Mushroom Foraging, Symondsbury Estate - book here
On Sale
On Sale
Mushroom Foraging Course - September
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!
On Sale
On Sale
Mushroom Foraging Course - October
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!
On Sale
On Sale
Mushroom Foraging Course - November
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!

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.