Intro to Seattle Mushroom Foraging
Overview
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2 hours
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Delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms with a guided foraging class! This two-hour experience is tailored for first-time foragers eager to uncover the secrets of wild mushrooms. Learn to safely discern edible varieties from their lookalikes (both toxic and inedible varieties), the specific trees and ecosystems that different mushrooms are associated with, and when they are in season...all while exploring the lush green forests that Washington is famous for.
Even if you're afraid of mushrooms, we will demystify scary mushroom myths and give you confidence and skills to keep exploring on your own long after class ends. Your future hikes will never be the same!
Guests are allowed to keep the mushrooms they encounter during class. We make sure guests never go home empty-handed, so in the event wild finds are light, we will provide each guest with a bag of fresh gourmet mushrooms to take home, along with recipe ideas.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers who cannot be on their feet, bending, and crouching for up to an hour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet your expert guide at a lush forest, where you’ll get settled for introductions, a safety briefing, and mushroom foraging basics. Learn what gear you need, how harvesting limits and permits work in Washington, and how to forage responsibly before heading into the woods. Next, grab your basket, knife, and field guide and follow your guide into the forest on an easy, guided 1-hour walk. Your guide has pre-scouted what’s fruiting right now, giving you the best chance to see exciting seasonal mushrooms! Along the way, you’ll learn about the ecosystems they thrive in, the trees and plants they’re associated with, and tips for how to find them. Your guide will point out edible, inedible, and toxic species, explaining how to tell them apart. Limited hands-on foraging may be available if conditions allow, but this introductory experience focuses on building confidence through education. After returning to the tables, you’ll sort, clean, and bag the day’s finds together. Learn the five key steps to mushroom identification, plus practical cooking and preservation tips. You’ll head home with your own bag of mushrooms and recipe ideas, ready to continue your foraging journey.
What‘s Included
If wild specimens are light, tour operator will provide gourmet mushrooms for guests to bring home
Supplies for use during class: basket, mushroom knife, nitrile gloves, book, and hand warmers
Guests keep all mushrooms encountered during the class
Gratuity for the guide
Parking is not included. There is free street parking and a paid parking lot available.
Hotel pickup and drop-off not included
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Intro to Seattle Mushroom Foraging
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great mushroom experience!
Global777198,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was a wonderful guide! I learned so much and felt inspired to begin my own mushroom adventures.
Must do in Seattle!
625meganz,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide! We left feeling prepared to forage on our own safely! 1 hour of in depth instruction, and 1 hour of foraging!
Fun and educational
R2790QUamandah,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time and learned a lot from Ben who led our class. We even walked away with mushrooms we found during class. Highly recommend!
Wonderful foraging class
Y2484TGelisabethm,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time foraging with Ben! Learned a ton.
Awesome
C8845VXjessek,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, very informative, positive attitude. 10/10 would recommend
Good for artists, culinary curiosities, early mushroom enthusiasts, and weirdos
Tourist34459126608,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00V was really nice and even shared some good plant knowledge about stinging meddles I didn’t even know. She really likes to be prepared and scouts out the area prior. Lastly it seems like she comes prepared to share trail treats.
Great experience
Road60332934890,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had such a great experience, V was the tour guide and did such an amazing job explaining and having us foraging. Had so much fun for my first time and learned so much :)
Very fun, very knowledgable !
584adiap,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I learned a lot!! Very fun and very enjoyable, it was a lovely morning in the forest :) Highly recommend
Saturday morning must do
P8364OPamyp,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun and educational trip through the woods and so much good info!!
Amazing! Super fun experience.
A8097RQbrianp,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazingly fun experience! Ben is fun, knowledgeable, and made the experience more enjoyable. We even got to enjoy a hot tea that he brought for us on a cold morning. Definitely buy the book at the end of the experience!
From US$144.99
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