Mushroom Identification & Foraging
Melanie Hess
Thursday, September 3, 2026, Pacific Foresty Centre.
Would you like like to understand what you need to know in order to identify your mushrooms more consistently? How about what to forage for, and how and where?
Mel’s talk will empower you to feel more comfortable identifying mushrooms (It takes time, folks!) and what to forage for.
Melanie Hess is a BC-born-and-raised, all-around-outdoors woman, mycology enthusiast, local mushroom Identification educator, and forager. She is past-president and multitask volunteer for SVIMS. Mel, educated through long experience, has had the pleasure of learning shroomy tricks and tips from local mycologists and more distant experts. Treasure hunting in the woods is her favorite hobby!
