Foraging Tours and Classes in Wisconsin

1. Wisconsin Mycological Society

Wisconsin Mycological Society is a group focused on learning about wild mushrooms and fungi, located in Wisconsin. They offer more than 20 one-day forays all over the state, educational lectures (both in-person and via Zoom), summer retreats with experts (including events that focus on plants as well as mushrooms), and educational workshops (like microscopy) and currently they are offering the Wisconsin Wild Mushroom Certification Class for the WI Department of Agriculture. Membership is 20 dollars per year per household.

• More information: https://www.wisconsinmycologicalsociety.org
• Contact:  mycologicalsocietywisconsin@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: https://www.wisconsinmycologicalsociety.org/events.html

2. Fire and Foraging

Fire and Foraging is a small business run by the owner Vince Aiello in Madison, Wisconsin. He takes small groups of people out on guided nature walks where He teaches them various edible and medicinal plants. During the walks you will learn basic plant identification, botanical terms, historical uses, and basic herbal preparations. Offering primitive fire making classes for team building and cooperate nature walks Connecting people to nature through ancestral skills.

• More information: https://www.fireandforaging.com/home/seasonal-walks
• Contact: Fireandforaging@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: https://www.fireandforaging.com/home/seasonal-walks

3. Forager’s Harvest

Forager’s Harvest is owned by Sam Thayer with Melissa Price, located in Bruce, Wisconsin. Sam Thayer is a prominent author, forager, and an internationally known authority on edible wild plants. He seeks to promote responsible foraging, appreciation and conservation of nature, and a sustainable food system. They also offer foraging classes

• More information: https://www.foragersharvest.com/#/
• Contact: Sam@foragersharvest.com
• Events Schedule: https://www.foragersharvest.com/classes.html#/

4. Northern Mushroom Tours LLC

A tour company based in Bayfield Wisconsin to promote mushroom and outdoor education. We offer many different ways to customize your tour.

• More information: https://northwoodsmushroomtours.godaddysites.com/
• Contact: northernmushroomwalks@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: https://northwoodsmushroomtours.godaddysites.com/
• Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/northernmushroomtours/

5. Moonwise Herbs

Linda Conroy is the owner of Moonwise Herbs. She is an herbalist. Moonwise Herbs is located in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She offers foraging, hand-made items, education, and wellness consultations.

• More information: https://moonwiseherbs.com/
• Contact: RosemaryGoddess@moonwiseherbs.com
• Events Schedule: https://moonwiseherbs.com/events/

6. Midwest Wild Harvest Festival

Midwest Wild Harvest Festival is about celebrating the gift of wild wold in the Midwest, located in, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. You will learn about edible wild foods and their practical use. Conducts classes with credible foraging instructors and other activities.

• More information: https://www.wildharvestfestival.org/
• Contact: wildharvestfestival@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: https://www.wildharvestfestival.org/classes.html

7. Plant Based Services LLC

It is owned and managed by John Holzwart. Plant Based Services is located in Sheybogan, Wisconsin. He offers programs/lectures on beekeeping, edible and medicinal plants, mushroom propagating, and more. Most of these programs are offered in southeast Wisconsin.

• More information: http://plantbasedservices.com/
• Contact: plantbasedservices@gmail.com
• Events Schedule: http://plantbasedservices.com/calendar/

8. Wildwood Institute and Herbs

Kathleen Wildwood is the founder of Wildwood Institute and Herbs, located in Verona, Wisconsin. It seeks to bring back the magic and wisdom given by nature to modern times. She offers classes, herb walks, apprenticeships, and more.

• More information: https://www.wildwoodinstitute.com/
• Contact: kathleen@wildwoodinstitute.com
• Events Schedule: Classes & Events | Wildwood Institute