Join us for the Northwoods Foray 2025!
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Mushroom season in the Upper Midwest is once again looking prime, and no place has higher diversity than the Northwoods. You want to see rare and beautiful species? This is the place to be this September. The forests in Bayfield County have tremendous diversity of plants and mushrooms. Some of the largest amounts of fungi have been historically collected at this event in years past, with some years bringing in upwards of 400 unique specimens. There is very good reason that this foray has been host to the North American Mycological Association annual foray in 2017, and again the regional NAMA foray in 2022. The Laurentian Mixed Forest, also known as the Northwoods, is a transition zone between the true boreal forest to the north and Big Woods to the south, with characteristics of each. Our foray regions may include areas of broadleaf and conifer forest cover, as well as dry sandy barrens, conifer bogs, and swamps. The Northwoods are said to have a distinct smell, which is attributed partially to the presence of sweet fern. Lake Namakagon provides a beautiful backdrop to our host site. The cry of the loon is unforgettable to first-timers to the area. This year we will have planned workshops as well as forays for Friday and Saturday, and will feature two presentations, one Friday evening and another on Saturday evening. Note: Food and lodging are not included in the event cost. This means you will need to make your own reservations to camp or stay in a hotel or other venue in the area. Our main venue, Lakewoods Resort, is an excellent place to stay for the event. Below is an expanded list of lodging options. Nearby Lodging Options: Lakewoods Resort - 21540 County Road M, Cable WI 54821 - (715) 794-2561 Garmisch Resort - 23040 Garmisch Rd, Cable WI 54821 - (800) 794-2204 Lake Owen Resort - 14580 Resort Rd, Cable WI 54821 - online reservations Drumming Woods B&B - 14791 McNaught Road Cable, Wisconsin 54821 - website -ph: 715-798-5010 Telemark Vacation Condos - 15315 Nordmor Rd, Cable WI 54821 - online reserverations The Lenroot Lodge - 13350 Town Hall Rd, Hayward, WI 54843 (This is actually in Seeley, closer than Hayward) - online reservations Flat Creek Lodge - 10290 WI-27, Hayward WI, 54843 - online reservations Two Lakes Campground - 49725 N Lake Owen Dr, Drummond, WI 54832 - online reservations Drummond Lake Campground (RV Hookups) - 52455 Drummond Lake Rd, Drummond, WI 54832 - online reservations |
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