Foraging Tours and Classes in Illinois

1. Illinois Mycological Association

This club seeks to promote mycology as a form of recreation. They conduct monthly meetings and forays to enhance their knowledge of wild mushroom hunting.

• More information: http://www.illinoismyco.org/about-us/
• Contact: illinoismyco@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: http://www.illinoismyco.org/events/

2. Eat The Neighborhood

Eat The Neighborhood is a Chicago-based provider which is managed by Dave Odd. Hostsforaging and wildlife tours in or places near Chicago. They cater to private groups, camping, classroom, and small family tours.

• More information: http://eattheneighborhood.com
• Contact: oddproduce@hotmail.com
• Events Schedule: http://www.oddproduce.com/events
• Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OddProduceForaging/about/

3. Return to Nature

Dan Farella’s mission is to teach people about nature’s diversity- wild plants, mushrooms, and medicinal herbs. He and his friends conducted their activities in various places, such as Pennsylvania, New York State, California, Delaware, New Jersey, New Mexico, and many more. Return to Nature offers classes, and workshops and educates people about wild plants and mushroom foraging, herbalism, survival skills, and theories that revolve around nature.

• More information: http://returntonature.us/about-3/
• Contact: dan@returntonature.us
• Events Schedule: http://returntonature.us/events/ 

4. The Resiliency Institute

The Resilient Institute is a non-profit organization that’s located in Naperville, Illinois. They offer courses in permaculture, herbalism, edible wild plants, and more.

• More information: http://www.theresiliencyinstitute.net/about/
• For inquiries: Click here.
• Events Schedule: The Resiliency Institute