Ontario Foraging, Foraging, Wild edibles, Wild Mushrooms, Stratford restaurants, oyster mushrooms, morels
Pineapple Weed
Wood Sorrel
Summer Oysters
Crown Tipped Coral
Yellow Cracked Bolete

These events are "go" rain or shine.

Tickets can be purchased by e-transfer.
For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com.



Upcoming Events for July 2026

April 2026 ~ May 2026 ~ June 2026 ~

August 2026 ~ September 2026 ~

October 2026 ~ November 2026 ~


July 4th, 2026 Forage & Feast
Water Buffalo Ragout

3 tickets available.

Water Buffalo is one of the treasured meats of chefs. Lean and delicious, our Ragout includes the Summer Leaves of the Sochan Plant (a staple of the Cherokee Nation), Wild Lambs Quarters (Wild Spinach) along with kernals of Sweet Corn, Summer Squash, assorted beans and slices of Hen of the Woods Mushrooms. Dessert: Rhubarb 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.

As an added bonus each participant will receive one Hen of the Woods from Shogun Maitake for their cooking pleasure.



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


July 11th 2026 Bright, ON

7 tickets available.


More Summer Fare

Summer Oysters, Platterful and Beech Rooter Mushrooms along with Wild Ginger, Yarrow Herb, Sumac and Wild Black Berries. 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 100 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 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


July 12th 2026

14 tickets available.


The Black Trumpet

These delicate beauties can be found around moss on hills of hardwood forests. Rated by chefs worldwide as choice, they rival the taste of family member, The Chanterelle. Needless to say, we will be searching for both along with Summer Oysters, a variety of Boletes and Corals.

There's a reason Travel and Leisure Magazine listed Puck's Plenty as one of the top foraging spots in the world. Find out why!

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


July 18th 2026

9 tickets available.

Chicken of the Woods

One of the favourite mushrooms of Summer is the Chicken of the Woods. Its meaty texture is similiar to boneless breast of chicken. Because of its size you wouldn't want to consume it in one meal. It can be divided into portions and kept frozen for later. Beside Chicken of the Woods we will also be searching for assorted mushroom such as Summer Oysters, Angel Wings, Platterfuls and Beech Rooters.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Cambridge, Ontario area.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


July 19th 2026, Duel events

Chanterelle Hunt, Barrie, On

6 tickets available.

The forest at Barrie is one of the largest tracts on our schedule. Home to countless mushrooms such as Blue Lactarius, Oyster and Lobster Mushrooms, Turkey Tails, Black Trumpets and, of course, Chanterelles.

Read Karon Liu's recent article in the Toronto Star to get a taste of what Puck's Plenty is all about.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


Chanterelle Hunt, Cambridge, On

11 tickets available.

One of the most sought after mushrooms in the world, the Chanterelle's taste is rated as one of the best. And the best way to prepare them? Sauteed in butter and garlc (of course) but because they contain lots of moisture it is recommended you pan fry them a minute or two before adding the butter. That way you gain the perfect texture.

Along with these gems we will also be searching for Black Trumpets, a variety of Bolete Mushrooms, Summer Oysters and more.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


July 25th 2026

15 tickets available.


July's Jewels

Chanterelles, Black Trumpets, Hedgehogs and an assortment of Boletes. These are the mushrooms of Summer that decorate the forest floor. All these fungi are special in their own way and very easily identified from the not so edible variety. Moreover, they are among the most sought after mushrooms of Summer. Mother Nature has shown the way. All we have to do is follow her.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Cambridge, ON area.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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


July 26th 2026

15 tickets available.

The King Bolete, aka Wild Porcini

At this time of year we are on the cusp where mushroom hunting turns exciting. One of the more highly prized fungi in the Bolete family is The King or Wild Porcini. The cap has the richest of flavours while the stalk holds many more surprises especially when cooked into soups and stews. Last year, on a newly discovered trail, we found scores of them nestled in the lush green ground cover of the forest. You won't want to miss hunting for these "choice" edibles that will drive your culinary senses wild. Along with the King Bolete we will search for oyster mushrooms, gem studded mushrooms, ash boletes and more.

Start time: 10:00 am. Duration 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Where: Cambridge, Ontario area.
Cost: $50/person (Includes HST)

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