May is a magical time of year in the Northeast, as ephemeral greens spring forth and elusive wild mushrooms burst from logs or hide just beneath decaying leaves. As streams swell with the mountain snowmelt, morels begin fruiting and oyster mushrooms start popping from the poplar trees.

In this May online class, learn how to distinguish a true morel from a false morel; as well as ecological patterns you must understand for pursuing the top wild spring wild mushrooms: black, yellow, and half-free morels. We will also learn how to pursue pheasant back mushrooms, or Dryad’s saddle, which is abundant on dead elm or box elder in May and offers a reliable consolation prize when the treasured morels are in hiding. To expand the scope, we will also cover our favorite May wild greens and herbs.

This live online class is part of the 2023 mycophile membership program and the May through October members-only online class series. Learn more and sign up here to participate in our 2023 Mycophile Membership program.