Ontario Foraging, Foraging, Wild edibles, Wild Mushrooms, Stratford restaurants, oyster mushrooms, morels
Burdock
Black Raspberries
"Escargot"
Need we say more?
Cattails
Cattail Hearts
Cattail Heart and Tomato Salad

These events are "go" rain or shine.

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For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com.



Upcoming Events for June

April 2026 ~ May 2026 ~ July 2026 ~

August 2026 ~ September 2026 ~

October 2026 ~ November 2026 ~

Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to the email address listed below.

For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com.


June 6th 2026

15 tickets available.


Day Lily Flower Buds

Once the Day Lily Shoots have thickened they send up stems that are home to the flower buds. These buds are absolutely delicious. Initially the taste is reminiscent of asparagus but within a minute a spicy flavour comes across the pallet. They are excellent in soups and stews and make a wonderful addition to pasta dishes.

Along with the Day Lilies we will be harvesting Cow Parslay, Nettles, Sochan and Pheasant Back Mushrooms.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Stratford Ontario area.
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 7th 2026

15 tickets available.


Platterful Mushrooms

The Platterful Mushroom begins to appear in early June and will continue throughout the season. It has a large grey cap and beautiful white gills that drape down like curtains. Platterfuls can be found on decayed hardwood or arise from rotted wood beneath the forest floor.

Along with these mushrooms we will be searching for Wild Leeks Bulbs, Wild Ginger, Sochan and Cow Parslay. Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Bright, Ontario area.

Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 13th 2026

15 tickets available.

Strawberries, Nettles and Mushrooms

As an added bonus all participants will be receiving a box of Strawberries from Walch Family Strawberries just outside of Stratford along with assorted mushrooms from Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms.

One of the most healthy plants you can consume is the Nettle. We will be harvesting two types of this amazing species, the Slender Nettle and the Wood Nettle. Both help to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, aid in blood sugar control and are also used to treat Hay Fever. On the culinary side the recipes are endless. Nettle Soup, Nettle Pesto, Nettle Tea and, believe it or not, Nettle Beer to name but a few.

Along the trails we will also be searching for Turkey Tail Mushrooms, Pheasant Back Mushrooms and Day Lily Flower Buds.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Packham Road Sports Complex, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 14th 2026

15 tickets available.


Wild Ginger - Medicinal!

Wild ginger's primary uses are for flavoring food and as a medicinal plant, particularly its roots, which are used by Indigenous peoples to treat indigestion, colds, fevers, and cramps, and applied as a poultice for wounds. You can get more information here PLUS a fantastic recipe for Wild Ginger Syrup.

We will also be foraging for Wild Leek Bulbs, Platterful Mushrooms and Beech Rooter Mushrooms.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Oxford County, Ontario area.
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 20th 2026

15 tickets available.


Pleurotus ostreatus

Otherwise known as Summer Oysters, these are one of our favourites of Summer. They have a slight fishy taste that works well with most recipes. And, of course, there is our standard . . . butter and garlic.

We will also be searching for Wild Leek Bulbs, Wild Ginger, Wood Sorrel, Platterful and Beech Rooter Mushrooms.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Oxford County, Ontario area.
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 21st 2026

15 tickets available.


The Reishi

Along with the Turkey Tail the Reishi Mushroom is one of the top five medicinal mushrooms on Earth. One of its properties, Polysaccharides (or long chains of carbohydrates), in Reishi could increase longevity. One of the most well-known effects of Reishi is its ability to enhance immune function through its effects on white blood cells. White blood cells are cells of the immune system which help fight infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Along the way we will also be searching for the edible of mushrooms such as Summer Oysters, Platterfuls, Beech Rooter, Angel Wings and more.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Oxford County, Ontario area.
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


June 27th, 2026 Forage & Feast
Yellow Oyster Mushrooms with Wild Spinach

15 tickets available.

Golden Oyster Mushrooms are one of our favorite grow kit mushrooms from Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms in Amaranth, ON. Native to the hardwood forests of eastern Russia and northern China, as well as Japan, they are smaller then their North American cousins but just as tasty. Hence, our main course. Sauteed in butter and garlic, served in a cream sauce with cooked Wild Spinach. Opening course, Wild Nettle Gouda with baguettes followed by a light Wild Watercress Soup. Dessert: Peach Pie. Red and White wines from Niagara along with locally brewed craft beer are also included.

Oh yes! not to forget the foraging portion of this day which begins at 9:45 am. Scouting forests close to Stratford. Searching for Wild Ginger, Wild Spinach and an assortment of Wild Mushrooms such as Summer Oysters, Angel Wings, Beech Rooters and Platterfuls. All in a days work!

Start time: 9:45 am
Where: Packham Sports Complex
Cost: $95/person.


June 28th 2026

15 tickets available.


The Sweetbread Mushroom

The Sweetbread Mushroom can be found from late June through September. White cap, white stem. Odor hints of Cucumber. To quote the National Audubon Society's Field Guide to Mushrooms: As its common name implies, this is an excellent edible mushroom.

The Summer Mushrooms are beginning to kick in. Among the ones we will be searching for: The Summer Oyster, Angel Wings, the early Boletes and more.

Start time: 10:00 am, length: approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Oxford County, Ontario area.
Cost: $45.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through E-transfer to the email address listed. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com


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