Hypsizygus Tessulatus
Pleurotus Dryinus
Fall Oysters
Grey Trichs
Lepista Irina
Shaggy Manes
Blewits
These events are "go" rain or shine.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to this email address. For more information phone
519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
11 tickets available.
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October 4th (Bright, ON)
Hen of the Woods
Hen of the Woods, also known as Maitake, is one of the largest wild edible mushrooms outside of the Giant Puffball. They can weigh up to several pounds and
are quite easy to identify, looking like a large mass of fused caribou antlers. Highly prized in both the Culinary and Medicinal communities. They can be grilled like a steak or chopped into
smaller pieces and added to pasta, soups, stews . . . OR . . . simply sautee them in garlic and butter. Hen of the Woods also contain chemicals that help fight tumors, stimulate the immune
system, and lower blood sugar levels.
We will be searching for these as well as Honey Mushrooms, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear Shaped Puffballs and more.
As an added incentive, all participants will receive a large Hen of the Woods from Shogun Maitake.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $40.00/person
We will be searching for these as well as Honey Mushrooms, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear Shaped Puffballs and more.
As an added incentive, all participants will receive a large Hen of the Woods from Shogun Maitake.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Bright, ON area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 5th
15 tickets available.Velvet Foot Mushrooms
These mushrooms begin to appear in late September and last right through the Winter until March. Velvet Foot (also known as Velvet Shank)
evolve from a network of veins beneath the bark of dead hardwoods. They grow in clusters, have sticky caps and very active white spores. That stickiness dissipates in the cooking along with the
spores. Velvet Foot make a wonderful addition to risotto and pasta dishes. One great advantage to the Velvet Foot is that they are so easy to dry and store. Simply leave them on the counter for a day or two
until they turn black and store them in a Mason Jar. When you are ready to use them again just reconstitute
them in water and Voila!.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 11th
15 tickets available.
Lepista Irina
One of our favourite mushrooms of Autumn. These beautiful mushrooms have a slight
sweetness to them. They are quite meaty meaning you can either sautee them or roast them. Found under conifer trees, these fungi
grow alongside their sister mushrooms, The Blewits. We will also be searching for other mushrooms such as Velvet Foots, Grey Trichs,
and Pear Shaped Puffballs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person
15 tickets available.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 12th
Grey Trichs
Among the mushrooms we search for around Thanksgiving Weekend are the Grey Trichs. They appear under conifers
by the hundreds.
We will be searching the trails just outside of Bright, ON. for these as well as
Lepista Irinas, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear shaped Puffballs and more..
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Bright area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 18th, 2025 Forage and Feast
Caribou Bourguignon
8 tickets availalbe.
On this Autumn morning we take to the trails in search of the wild edibles of Mother Nature.
Edibles such as Wild Watercress, Wild Carrot along with the mushrooms of Autumn: Blewits, Lactarius, Velvet Foot, Gem Studded Puffballs, Lepista Irinas.
The list goes on and on. Then around noon we travel back to Stratford for a delicious lunch featuring Wild Nettle Gouda, baguettes from
the Downie Street Bakehouse, Leek Soup followed by Caribou Bourguignon with mashed potatoes. Dessert: A light pear flan.
Of course you will
have a choice of red or white wines from the Niagara Region along with locally brewed craft beers.
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
Cost: $95 per person.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to this email address. For more information phone
519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
October 19th, Double Events, Stratford and Barrie
The Blewits, Barrie, ON
15 tickets available.
Our dual event also includes the beautiful Blewit and others such as Lepista Irina, Pear Shaped Puffballs,
Lobster Mushrooms, Velvet Foot and more.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Barrie, ON.
Cost: $40.00/person
The Blewits, Stratford
15 tickets available.
Imagine you are a novice mushroom hunter and come across a mushroom that is strikingly blue. The first thought that comes to mind: "Keep walking." Ah,
but that would be a mistake. For these radiant fungi are rated "choice" by National Audubon's Field Guide to Mushrooms. They are meaty, large and a plus to any meal. Thankfully we can find them right here
in Stratford, many a time growing alongside such wonderful edibles as the Lactarius Deliciosus and, later in the Autumn, the Lepista Irina and the Fawn mushroom.
After our local search we will move on to
trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures
in the world by Marriott International
and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 25th
15 tickets available.
Fall Oysters, Grey Trichs, Lepista Irinas and Blewits
We're just after mid-week and there are still mushrooms to pick as well as
Wild Watercress that is perfect this time of season.
Hey, if you're
here for the theatre or just visiting our slew of wonderful shops, this the perfect way to spend a morning hike through our local forests
and parks.
Start time: 10:00 am
Meeting place: Packham Sports Complex.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 26th
15 tickets available.
Pear Shaped Puffballs
These are one of our favourite species of Puffballs. The size of button mushrooms
their texture is quite meaty and their taste harbours a hint of sweetness. Sauteed in butter and garlic of course! We will be hunting
for these "choice" mushrooms along with other fungi such as Fall Oysters, Grey Trichs, Blewits and Lepista Irina.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person
Grey Trichs
Among the mushrooms we search for around Thanksgiving Weekend are the Grey Trichs. They appear under conifers
by the hundreds.
We will be searching the trails just outside of Bright, ON. for these as well as Lepista Irinas, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear shaped Puffballs and more..
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Bright area.
Cost: $40.00/person
8 tickets availalbe.
We will be searching the trails just outside of Bright, ON. for these as well as Lepista Irinas, Gem Studded Puffballs, Pear shaped Puffballs and more..
Start time: 10:00 am. Duration: approx. 3hrs
Where: Bright area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 18th, 2025 Forage and Feast
Caribou Bourguignon
Caribou Bourguignon
On this Autumn morning we take to the trails in search of the wild edibles of Mother Nature.
Edibles such as Wild Watercress, Wild Carrot along with the mushrooms of Autumn: Blewits, Lactarius, Velvet Foot, Gem Studded Puffballs, Lepista Irinas.
The list goes on and on. Then around noon we travel back to Stratford for a delicious lunch featuring Wild Nettle Gouda, baguettes from
the Downie Street Bakehouse, Leek Soup followed by Caribou Bourguignon with mashed potatoes. Dessert: A light pear flan.
Of course you will have a choice of red or white wines from the Niagara Region along with locally brewed craft beers.
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
Cost: $95 per person.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to this email address. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
Of course you will have a choice of red or white wines from the Niagara Region along with locally brewed craft beers.
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
Cost: $95 per person.
Tickets can be purchased through e-transfer to this email address. For more information phone 519-271-3726 or email us at pucksplenty@gmail.com
October 19th, Double Events, Stratford and Barrie
The Blewits, Barrie, ON
15 tickets available.Our dual event also includes the beautiful Blewit and others such as Lepista Irina, Pear Shaped Puffballs,
Lobster Mushrooms, Velvet Foot and more.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Barrie, ON.
Cost: $40.00/person
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Barrie, ON.
Cost: $40.00/person
The Blewits, Stratford
15 tickets available.Imagine you are a novice mushroom hunter and come across a mushroom that is strikingly blue. The first thought that comes to mind: "Keep walking." Ah,
but that would be a mistake. For these radiant fungi are rated "choice" by National Audubon's Field Guide to Mushrooms. They are meaty, large and a plus to any meal. Thankfully we can find them right here
in Stratford, many a time growing alongside such wonderful edibles as the Lactarius Deliciosus and, later in the Autumn, the Lepista Irina and the Fawn mushroom.
After our local search we will move on to trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person
After our local search we will move on to trails only fiftenn minutes from town to collect Honey and Oyster Mushrooms along with wild edible plants and herbs.
Puck's Plenty Tours been rated as one of the top foraging adventures in the world by Marriott International and Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Join us and out why!
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Stratford area.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 25th
15 tickets available.
Fall Oysters, Grey Trichs, Lepista Irinas and Blewits
We're just after mid-week and there are still mushrooms to pick as well as
Wild Watercress that is perfect this time of season.
Hey, if you're here for the theatre or just visiting our slew of wonderful shops, this the perfect way to spend a morning hike through our local forests and parks. Start time: 10:00 am
Meeting place: Packham Sports Complex.
Cost: $40.00/person
Hey, if you're here for the theatre or just visiting our slew of wonderful shops, this the perfect way to spend a morning hike through our local forests and parks. Start time: 10:00 am
Meeting place: Packham Sports Complex.
Cost: $40.00/person
October 26th
15 tickets available.
Pear Shaped Puffballs
These are one of our favourite species of Puffballs. The size of button mushrooms
their texture is quite meaty and their taste harbours a hint of sweetness. Sauteed in butter and garlic of course! We will be hunting
for these "choice" mushrooms along with other fungi such as Fall Oysters, Grey Trichs, Blewits and Lepista Irina.
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person
Start time: 10:00 am
Where: Cambridge area.
Cost: $40.00/person