Mushroom Foraging

Join renowned Mycologist and author, Gary Goldman, known as the Mushroom Fundi.

Enjoy an early morning hike in Newlands forest with a small group of fellow mushroom enthusiasts.

Always wanted to know which mushrooms you can eat? Forage your own mushrooms for breakfast.

Armed with baskets, boots and pocket knives you’ll head into the forest and learn how to track down elusive porcini, pine rings, slippery Jacks and more. 

Gary will demonstrate how to gently remove, clean, and how to store your mushrooms in your basket for safe keeping.

Enjoy a delicious wild food picnic by RE Wild Food.

Where: Newlands Forest

Includes: Wild food snacks and hot beverages

Cost: R 950

When: 1st, 7th, 22nd or 28th June and 12th or 20th July 

Time:  6:45 to 10am

• Please wear comfortable shoes and a rain jacket, and bring a basket and knife with you (or we can provide one for you).
  
• Let us know about any special dietary considerations.
• Gary's Mushroom guidebook is also available for purchase for R 400