{"product_id":"mushroom-hunter-gatherer-certification-3-days","title":"Febuary 6 and 7, 2027 - Mushrooms hunter-gatherer (3 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*The workshop will be given in French, but the instructor is bilingual and available to provide support in English.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eMaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eEssentials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eWild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eMedicinal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eToxic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eMushrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token\"\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token maybe-class-name\"\u003eQuebec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"token\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intensive three-day training experience includes two days of in-depth classroom instruction and one full-day field excursion. It is specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts, aspiring guides, and commercial foragers who want to safely harvest, handle, and market wild mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Skills and Outcomes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForaging Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the identification of toxic species to ensure safe foraging. \u003ci\u003e(A 100% score on the toxic species section of the exam is required to obtain the training certificate.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommercial Expertise:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand regulations, proper handling, preservation, and sales strategies for wild mushrooms in the marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHands-on Practice:\u003c\/b\u003e Participate in a practical classroom identification lab and complement your training with a full-day field excursion (2027 season).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive Knowledge:\u003c\/b\u003e In-depth study of edible, gourmet, and medicinal species of Northeastern North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost:\u003c\/b\u003e $350 CAD. Includes the 2-day classroom course and one field excursion to be chosen from the 2027 activity calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrainers:\u003c\/b\u003e Biologist and certified mushroom foraging instructor, assisted by field specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParticipants:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for avid hikers, commercial foragers, and prospective mycotourism guides. \u003ci\u003eNote: Basic knowledge of French is recommended.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturday and Sunday, Febuary 6 and 7, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm + 1 full-day excursion selected from the 2027 activity calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e A conference room near Mycoboutique’s shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreliminary Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 1: Theory, Safety, and Identification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first day covers foundational mycology, ecology, and essential safety knowledge.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:00 – 9:15 am:\u003c\/b\u003e Goals and Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:15 – 10:30 am:\u003c\/b\u003e The Fungi Kingdom, Ecological Roles \u0026amp; Sustainable Foraging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10:30 – 11:30 am:\u003c\/b\u003e Identification: Poisonings \u0026amp; Allergies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:30 am – 12:30 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Good Practices \u0026amp; Regulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1:30 – 2:30 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Identification: Morphology and Key Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2:30 – 3:30 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Practical Identification Workshop (using keys and fresh specimens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3:30 – 4:00 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Gastronomic Species of Northeastern North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 2: Species, Commerce, and Evaluation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe second day focuses on specific species, commercial logistics, and practical evaluation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:00 – 10:00 am:\u003c\/b\u003e Edible Species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10:15 – 11:30 am:\u003c\/b\u003e Medicinal Species and Their Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:30 am – 12:30 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Field Safety and Insurance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1:30 – 3:00 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Handling, Conservation, and Commercial Sales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3:00 – 4:00 pm:\u003c\/b\u003e Final Exam and Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 3: Field Excursion\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelect one guided excursion from the available options on the 2027 activity calendar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote on Certification:\u003c\/b\u003e A certificate of completion is awarded upon attending all sessions and passing the final exam, which requires a 100% score on toxicity questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mycoboutique.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation\u003c\/a\u003e policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mycoboutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58562899837088,"sku":"63009440","price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/9826\/4992\/files\/IMG_2952.png?v=1784736843","url":"https:\/\/mycoboutique.com\/products\/mushroom-hunter-gatherer-certification-3-days","provider":"Mycoboutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}