Ontario Foraging, Foraging, Wild edibles, Wild Mushrooms, Stratford restaurants, oyster mushrooms, morels

Please note: The mushrooms featured on our events reflect their normal growing season.
Weather conditions, which we have no control over, can affect their growth.

Giant Puffball
Maitake (Hen of the Woods)
Wild Ginger
Honey Mushrooms
Wild Watercress
Yellow Cracked Bolete
Chanterelles

These events are "go" rain or shine.

To sign up and reserve tickets we accept either E-transfer or Paypal.

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

Upcoming Events for August 2025

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July 2025 ~ September 2025 ~

October 2025 ~ November 2025 ~


August 2nd 2025

15 tickets available.

Nature's offerings for August

Summer Oysters, Platterful and Beech Rooter Mushrooms along with Wild Ginger, Wood Sorrel and Wild Leek Bulbs. We begin our hike at a meeting point just outside of the village of Bright where we search for assorted wild herbs. Then move on to a 200 acre parcel of Crown Land for the Summer flush of mushrooms. The added reward is the beauty of Nature along with the calming effect of walking through forests. You never know what you will find. And that's what you want in an adventure.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 2 1/2 hrs
Where: Bright area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 3rd 2025

15 tickets available.


Black Trumpets and more

A different forest. A different offering. Not all forests are home to the same mushrooms. Terrains vary, trees are not the same. And the light from the Sun is different from Wood to Wood. In our chosen forest for today we will be searching for Black Trumpets, Russulas, Hedgehogs and Summer Oysters. Along the way we will be pointing the non edible variety as well.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 9th 2025

15 tickets available.


Black Trumpets and more

A different forest. A different offering. Not all forests are home to the same mushrooms. Terrains vary, trees are not the same. And the light from the Sun is different from Wood to Wood. In our chosen forest for today we will be searching for Black Trumpets, Russulas, Hedgehogs and Summer Oysters. Along the way we will be pointing the non edible variety as well.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 10th 2025

15 tickets available.

Mushrooms in a box, Mushrooms from the Forest

Mid August offers an assortment of mushrooms including Hedgehogs, Boletes, Russulas, Turkey Tails and Summer Oysters. And, as a complimentary gift, participants will be taking home samples of mushrooms from from our supplier, Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 16th 2025

15 tickets available.


Reishi Mushrooms

Like the Turkey Tails, the Reishi Mushroom is also considered as one of the top medicinal mushrooms in the world. Boosts the immune system, increases white blood cells and is currently being studied for its possible cancer fighting properties. When young they have a deep yellow colour but as they age they turn a radiant red or burgundy. They are found on well decayed hardwoods and should only be harvested when mature. Along with these gems we will be searching for other mushrooms such as Summer Oysters, Platterfuls, Beech Rooters and, of course Turkey Tails.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 17th 2025

11 tickets available.


Chicken of the Woods

This weekend event we feature the highly sought after Polypore, Chicken of the Woods. This is a very large and stunning mushroom with layers of red and yellow. Colours that make it stand out easily inside dense hardwood forests. This mushroom's texture resembles cooked boneless chicken breast. Hence the name. Among the other mushrooms we will be searching for are Summer Oysters, Turkey Tail, Fawn Mushrooms and others. This would be a great addition to anyone's Summer Holiday.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Bright area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 23rd 2025

Cambridge area

15 tickets available.

Mushrooms of August

August is THE month for Summer Mushrooms. Hedgehogs, Russulas, Old Man of the Woods, Black Trumpets and an array of Boletes. The forest we vist has pristine trails, trails that feature different terrains, different trees, untouched, the way Nature should be. "The Woods are very dark and deep and so are some of the mushrooms we seek."

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge, Ontario area.
Cost: $40.00/person

Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to this email account: pucksplenty@gmail.com


August 24th (2 events, Bright and Barrie, ON)

Giant Puffball Hunt at Bright, Ontario

15 tickets available.

Because of the demand we are scheduling a duplicate event for the Puffballs. We will be meeting at the Chesney Wilderness Area then driving to a 100 acre parcel of Crown Land a few minutes away where we will search for Puffballs, Summer Oyster Mushrooms, Turkey Tail Mushrooms, Wild Ginger and more.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Bright, Ontario.
Cost: $40.00/person


Giant Puffball Hunt at Barrie

15 tickets available.

One of the great celebrities of late Summer, the Giant Puffball demands attention if only for its size. So far our record find was an 18 pounder back in 2016. I don't think we can do much better than that. Outside of its dimensions the Puffball is also rated as "choice" for taste the world round. They will be easy targets in the forest so why not join us as we search for these along with Summer Oysters, Angel Wings, assorted Boletes, Wild Oregano and Wild Mint.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Barrie, Ontario.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 30th 2025

15 tickets available.

Summer Oyster Mushrooms

This popular member of the Oyster Mushroom Family appears in late June where it continues to grace hardwood forests right through until late October. Its fleshy texture and mildly sweet taste makes it the perfect article for any recipe calling for mushrooms.

To be sure there are other fungi to be found. Assorted Boletes, Puffballs and more. Find out why The Australian included Puck's Plenty in their article on wild food earlier last year.

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person


August 31st 2025

15 tickets available.

A late Summer Variety

Mother Nature has a lot to offer this time of year. Pictured here are Russulas, Hedgehogs, Boletes and Gem Studded Puffballs. Other fungi such as the Giant Puffball, Summer Oysters and Angel Wings are also available. You never know what you will discover which is part of the fun of foraging.

Find out why Marriott International listed Puck's Plenty as one of the "Top 10 Adventures to Have this Summer".

Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person

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