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FORAGING COURSES

MUSHROOM FORAGING COURSES 2025 - MORE DATES WILL BE RELEASED IN THE SPRING

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
 

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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!
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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!

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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!

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Forage walks will last at least 2 and a half hours. Tickets are now reduced to £60 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.

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