Goal: To acquire the basic skills of foraging and processing wild mushrooms and guiding groups on recreational foraging excursions.
Trainers: Biologist, certified trainer of mushroom gatherers, assisted by specialists in related fields.
Cost: $300 This includes the 2-day class, a textbook and an online promo code that gives you 50% off on the regular price of an excursion during 2025. For more information, visit the Mycoboutique or call 514 223 6977.
Participants: at least ten participants who enjoy the outdoors and hiking, want to pick and sell wild mushrooms and/or want to practice mycotourism.
Note: Basic knowledge of French is advisable.
Dates: Given in French, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Location: A conference room near Mycoboutique's shop.
Preliminary program
First day
- Goals and Expectations 9:00-9:15 am
- The Fungi Kingdom 9:15-10:00 am
- Allergies and Poisonings 10:00-11:15 am
- Good Practices 11:15-12:00 am
- Identification 1:00-2:30 pm
- Gastronomical Species of North Eastern North America 2:45-4:00 pm
Second day
- Edible Species 9:00-10:00 am
- Medicinal Species 10:15-11:30 am
- Forest Access and Safety 11:30-12:30 pm
- Handling, Shipping and Conservation 1:30- 4:00 pm
A certificate confirms attendance and completion of the exam; all questions regarding toxicity should be correctly answered (100%).
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