Course Description

Course Date 5th April A unique foraging course focused on the elusive and prized morel mushroom. Guided by expert ecological knowledge, we'll venture into a carefully selected habitat where these culinary gems thrive. Learn to identify the subtle signs of their presence, from the preferred soil types and the tree associations to the specific terrain features that favor their growth. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of morel ecology and enhance your foraging skills. We'll conclude our hunt with a shared tasting of our freshly foraged finds, savouring the unique flavour of these wild delicacies. WHAT YOU WILL BE LEARNING We will be focusing on locating and identifying Morels (Morechella esculenta). You'll discover different ways you can use the fungi in cuisine and how to preserve your produce to make it last all year round. A particular feature of the course is learning about the specific habitats Morels grow, this aims to save you potentially years of time when searching for fungi and give you the skills to isolate specific habitats which increase your opportunities for finding target species. COURSE DETAILS The course will be held within a 30 minute drive from Worthing and are run at various locations. This course includes 2 hours of fungi hunting and 1 hour cooking the edibles we find. The walk will be along country tracks and off paths, you will need to be fit enough to walk the routes. An email will be sent two days prior to the event with the exact location and anticipated conditions for the day. It would be convenient to drive as the locations are remote. On occasions lift shares can be organised. Under 18's are free. WHAT TO BRING Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions and seasons. Bring any refreshments you may need such as water and snacks. Wear comfy walking shoes. If the conditions are expected to be muddy you will be advised suitable footwear in the email Bring a basket or container or cloth bag to store any foraged food you would like to take home. We discourage the use of plastic bags to store foraged food in. A note pad and pen to write down information with. Alternatively; A camera to take pictures or for filming.