The annual Northwoods Foray has a reputation for being not only the greatest fungi foray in Wisconsin but one of the greatest fungi forays in all of North America. Each year, those in the know fly in from the far reaches of the hemisphere to experience the biodiversity hotspot that is the northern forest of Wisconsin. You want to see rare and beautiful species? This is the place to be this September. Hang out with 100 other folks --of all experience levels-- enchanted by the fungal world

The forests in Bayfield County, where the foray takes place, 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 550 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 where approximately 400 mushroom  enthusiasts from all over the world gathered to bask in the fungal glory right in our backyard.

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.

Join us for the Northwoods Foray 2026!

September 10-13, Thursday to Sunday, with day passes available for 9/11 and 9/12.
***The Northwoods foray is currently in the planning phase for programming and pricing. See below for what the foray looked like in the past.***
2025 Northwoods Foray
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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.

Event Ticket Pricing 

Adult, whole event (Thurs-Sunday) - $150
Child, 12-17, whole event - $50
Child under 12, whole event - free, $0

Adult, Friday or Saturday day pass - $80
Child 12-17, Fri. or Sat. day pass - $30
Child under 12 day pass - free, $0

For children under 12, we still ask that you register them though the cost to do so will be $0. This way we can be aware of who is at the event and the name of the adult guardians attending with any child.







​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.
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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