Learn how to pick mushrooms

​This year, we are offering a very special outing on October 8th.

Learn how to pick mushrooms, by going with us on a guided foray into the forests of Skidegate lake, known for their abundance of chanterelles and other wild edible mushrooms.

We will also stop at Copper Bay, to check the Coho Derby Weigh station and interact with the Weighmaster on duty!

This outing is from 10.30am to 3.30pm on October 8th, 2023

What is this outing about?

1. A trip to Skidegate lake to meet a mushroom buyer from Bush Foods

2. A foray into the forests of Skidegate Lake to pick mushrooms

3. Mushroom ID after the foray

4. Possibility of selling your harvest to the local buyer

5. A stop at the Coho Derby Weighing station at Copper Bay and interaction with the Weighmaster of the day

What is provided?

• Guided tour and transportation by van

What to bring?

• A lunch box

• A bucket or plastic bag

• A pocket knife

• Raingear and boots

• A water bottle

How much is it?

• With Van transportation: $30 per adult (14 and up) and $15 per 7 to 14 YO youth (free under 7 YO)

• With own vehicle: $20 per adult (14 and up) and $10 per 7 to 14 YO youth (free under 7 YO)

How to sign up?

Send us an email to sandspitwildharvest@gmail.com with:

1. The name of each participant,

2. Age group of each participants (Adult, Youth or Kid), and whether you are

3. Joining the van tour of will come with your own vehicle

4. We will respond with details about where and when to meet for the outing and how to pay for the registration to be completed

This outing is capped at 25 participants