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Clsoe up photo of edible Golden Chanterelles on the Forest Floor in the Catskill Mountains on a Mushroom walk with Catskill Fungi in Upstate NY.

September 5th Mushroom Walk, Cooking, and Tasting

Join John Michelotti, Certified Mushroom Forager and Outdoor Guide, for an immersive journey into the fascinating world of mycology. This experience is designed to connect you directly with nature through the art of foraging, preparing, and enjoying the forest's hidden treasures.

Price: $65. Includes foraging, instruction, cooking demonstration, and tasting. 

Guided Mushroom Walk
We begin with a brief "Fungi 101" overview before heading into the forest. Guided by an experienced mycology educator, you will learn to:
  • Identify common native species and distinguish edible, medicinal, and poisonous varieties.
  • Understand the critical ecological roles fungi play in the Catskill forest network.
  • Practice sustainable, "leave-no-trace" harvesting techniques to protect the environment for future seasons.

Cooking Demonstration
Transition from the forest to the kitchen for a hands-on culinary showcase. You will discover:
  • Culinary Techniques: Kitchen chemistry for preparing wild and cultivated mushrooms to highlight their textures, flavors, and medicinal aspects.
  • Preservation: Methods for drying or storing your finds so you can enjoy them year-round.
  • Nutritional Value: Insight into the health benefits and medicinal properties of the specimens prepared.

Gourmet Tasting
The experience culminates in a communal fungal tasting. You will have the opportunity to:
What to Bring: Please wear sturdy shoes or boots for off-trail walking and dress for the weather—we explore rain or shine. You are welcome to bring a notebook, camera, or even mushrooms from your own property for identification.

Walks usually fill up, so it is recommended that you sign up in advance.

LOCATION:  The Catskill Fungi Mushroom Mural & Kitchen

8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, NY 12465

Meet promptly at 10 am.  

Bathrooms

There is one at the meeting and cooking location. 

Kids

Students under the age of 16 are free. 16 years old and above must purchase tickets. Adults, bring only children directly under their care, and no more than 2 children per adult.  

Pets

We love them, but no. 

Cancellations

If you need to cancel, please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hours before the walk starts, and we will issue a refund.   

Volunteer Passes

We have a few volunteer passes at a reduced rate or comped. Please inquire with John at John@CatskillFungi.com, title the email subject: Sept 5th Walk Volunteer Pass

See you in the woods!

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$65
Festival Directors at Telluride Mushroom Festival Parade

Telluride Mushroom Festival

August 12-16, 2026

Starting at $480

Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has been celebrating all things mycological, from the latest advancements in mushroom science to our famous wild-foods dinner demo. Held annually in Telluride, Colorado, TMF is a can’t-miss event with a colorful history in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.

We have so many incredible workshops, lectures, presentations, forays, and other never-before-offered events lined up for this year's festival, and we hope you are able to enjoy as much of the festival as you can absorb!

John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi will be leading a Mushroom Foray, giving a presentation about poisonous mushrooms and their toxins, hosting a sharing circle based on Medicinal Mushrooms, and performing at the MycoLucious, MycoLicious, MycoLogical Poetry Show. 

 

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