Single day forays are open to all of WMS & to your guests... no RSVP needed. These are listed in black type in the events schedule below. These forays will vary from site to site, but often will involve collecting mushrooms for scientific, artistic and culinary use and being able to venture off trail. Some exact meeting places are To Be Determined so we can scout for the best spot and will be sent to WMS members by email and updated here very close to the dates.
Our larger foray retreats go over multiple days, and will have sign up required (limited space). Sign up goes toward paying for multiple mycologists as foray leaders & extra materials for events only available to those at these events. These are listed in violet type and marked with a star. 🌟
Hiles 2024 will be July 18th to 21st 🌟
This foray is based in Hiles, WI
You can check out the Hiles Foray 2023 page.
🌟 Tri-County Foray 2023 based in Cumberland, WI
Tri-County Foray 2024 will be
🌟 Bayfield Rustic Camping Foray 2023 based in Bayfield, WI
Bayfield Rustic Camping Foray 2024 will be August 22nd to 25th!
🌟 Northwoods Foray 2023 based in Cable, WI
Northwoods Foray 2024 will be September 5th to 8th!
Registration sign up will go to members first but will then be available to all :)
Our larger foray retreats go over multiple days, and will have sign up required (limited space). Sign up goes toward paying for multiple mycologists as foray leaders & extra materials for events only available to those at these events. These are listed in violet type and marked with a star. 🌟
Hiles 2024 will be July 18th to 21st 🌟
This foray is based in Hiles, WI
You can check out the Hiles Foray 2023 page.
🌟 Tri-County Foray 2023 based in Cumberland, WI
Tri-County Foray 2024 will be
🌟 Bayfield Rustic Camping Foray 2023 based in Bayfield, WI
Bayfield Rustic Camping Foray 2024 will be August 22nd to 25th!
🌟 Northwoods Foray 2023 based in Cable, WI
Northwoods Foray 2024 will be September 5th to 8th!
Registration sign up will go to members first but will then be available to all :)
What is a foray?
A "foray" is a trip out into the woods and fields to search for fungi.
It is a word broad enough to cover any purpose you might have for doing this: scientific research, nature appreciation, and artistic interests as well as "collecting for the pot", to eat.
All WMS forays will have at least 1 designated expert foray leader to guide the group, be available at a table talk at the end of the hike, and help compile a species list for each site.
Some sites may have rules against foraging to eat (for example Milwaukee County Parks) but we will generally only pick sites where all fungi collection is accepted and will alert members to any restrictions.
It is a word broad enough to cover any purpose you might have for doing this: scientific research, nature appreciation, and artistic interests as well as "collecting for the pot", to eat.
All WMS forays will have at least 1 designated expert foray leader to guide the group, be available at a table talk at the end of the hike, and help compile a species list for each site.
Some sites may have rules against foraging to eat (for example Milwaukee County Parks) but we will generally only pick sites where all fungi collection is accepted and will alert members to any restrictions.
