The Best Ways To Start Mushroom Hunting in Portland

October is peak wild mushroom season. The early rain is exactly what the mushrooms need to grow.

And Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding recently offered some tips if you’re looking to get started mushroom foraging:

Mushrooms for Beginners

In local Douglas fir forests around the area you can find edible mushrooms that are relatively easy to identify. When in doubt, don’t eat anything you aren’t sure about. (There are poisonous mushrooms out there.)

Emily picked three to start with:

More on some mushrooms that may be good for beginners to forage for. [City Cast Portland ✏️]

Go Out in the Woods With an Expert

If you want to learn more, check out one of the many events this time of year, including at state parks and with private guides. “ It's so much easier when you have somebody to kind of walk you through the process,” says Emily.

Some Guided Excursions

Other Events to Learn More

Other Resources