2021 Forays – Grid View

Foray: Linwood Lake Landing, MN
When: October 15, 2022 9:30 AM
Address: Linwood Lake Public Access
Wyoming, Minnesota 55092
Attendance limit: 30
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Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Linwood Lake is part of a regional park in Anoka County. The area near the lake access is a relatively small park area with mixed woods, but more pines then many of our other forays. Trails are flat and relatively easy, but they can be muddy. The trail near the lake is in a boggy habitat with …read more tamarack (larch) trees. Suillus grevelii and Suillus spectabilis are usually found there. Both species are edible. Stump Dumplings, Entoloma abortivum/Armillaria, may still be around, along with assorted late fall mushrooms.
Directions:  Take I35 north to the Wyoming (#135) exit. Go left (west) on Hwy 22 about 5 miles. Look for a sign for Linwood Lake Landing on the left side of road (before you get to the large “Linwood Pizza Man” statue and outlet). Turn left into the Linwood Lake Landing parking area. It is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. No entry fee or parking permit required.
If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe. Also, if you have been exposed to the virus or have tested positive recently, please follow the guidelines and cancel online and/or inform the foray leader if you are unable to attend as a result.

Foray: Lyndon Cedarblade Township Park, MN
When: October 8, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 5139 261st Ave NW
Isanti, Minnesota 55040
Attendance limit: 35
Focus areas: General, Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
This location is just north of St. Francis, MN about an hour’s drive from the twin cities. Primitive woods with some trails (unmarked, no trail map), and no bathroom or other facilities. The terrain is flat and not challenging.
After check-in and instructions by the foray leader, the group will …read more split up and head in different directions to begin the hunt. Everyone will return to the parking area around 11:30 am where we will begin our identification session. Mushrooms we may find here include hens, chicken, honeys, stump dumplings, puffballs and oysters in particular; in addition to amanitas and many interesting non-edibles.
Directions: Go north on I-94W. When approaching the 694 interchange, stay left to continue west on I-94W. Take the exit for US-169N. After crossing the Mississippi River, continue on Ferry St. in Anoka which becomes Hwy 47 after you pass over Hwy 10. Stay on Hwy 47 for 17.8 miles to 261st Ave NW (Isanti County 8). Turn left (west) and go 1.4 mi and park on the left side (south) across from Zuni St. NW. It is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. No entry fee or parking permit required.
If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe. Also, if you have been exposed to the virus or have tested positive recently, please follow the guidelines and cancel online and/or inform the foray leader if you are unable to attend as a result.

Foray: Sand Dunes State Forest, MN
When: September 24, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: Lake Ann Day Use Area
Prairie’s Edge Wildlife Drive
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
Attendance limit: 35
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Link to map directions
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Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
There is a variety of terrain so be prepared for all types of challenges. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms and many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous, especially a “sandy” Amanita that is under reported and poorly documented.
Directions: Go north on Hwy 169 …read more to Zimmerman MN. Take a left (west) on Hwy 4 and go 5.4 miles west. Turn left at the campground sign (168th St.) and go 0.4 miles. Turn right at Prairie’s Edge Wildlife Drive and go 0.6 miles, and then left at the Ann Lake Day Use sign. Go to the end of the road.
It is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. Being a state forest and not a state park there is no fee for day use.
If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe. Also, if you have been exposed to the virus or have tested positive recently, please follow the guidelines and cancel online and/or inform the foray leader if you are unable to attend as a result.

Foray: Flandrau State Park, MN
When: September 10, 2022 10:00 AM
Address: 1300 Summit Ave
New Ulm, Minnesota 56073
Attendance limit: 25
Focus areas:
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Flandrau is a relatively small park along the Cottonwood River. Trails are flat and relatively easy. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms, plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Directions: To reach the park, take Highway 13 south from the Twin Cities to …read more Summit Ave and head east until you reach the park entrance. Meet at the main parking lot.
We will leave the lot in several directions after splitting up the group, and return to the parking area picnic tables about 12:30 to begin assessing what we have found.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early.
If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe. Also, if you have been exposed to the virus or have tested positive recently, please follow the guidelines and cancel online and/or inform the foray leader if you are unable to attend as a result.

Foray: William O’Brien State Park, MN
When: August 27, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 16821 O’Brien Trail North
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047
Attendance limit: 40
Focus areas: General, Beginners
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
There will be a variety of rustic trails and foraging opportunities with rolling wooded terrain so it can be easy or challenging depending on the route chosen. We will be looking for a variety of edible late summer mushrooms including Hen of the Woods, boletes, Chicken of the Woods and hedgehogs, …read more plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Directions: The park is located 12 miles north of Stillwater, just north of the town of Marine on St. Croix. The park entrance is located right on State Highway 95. After turning onto the park road the ranger station is immediately on your right. Meet at the parking area by the Visitors Center.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Forestville Camping Weekend
When: August 19, 2022 4:00 PM
Address: 21071 County 118
Preston, Minnesota 55965
Attendance limit: 40
Focus areas:
Link to map directions
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Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):

Here is an information sheet on this event that we hope will answer any questions you may have: 2022 MMS Camping Foray Description.

Foray: Afton State Park, MN
When: August 6, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 6959 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
Attendance limit: 35
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Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Afton is a large park with a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with rolling wooded terrain and ravines but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms, plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Directions: Meet at the …read more last picnic parking area. To reach the park, take Interstate 94 east from St. Paul to Highway 95 and then south on 95 to Highway 20 and then east on 20 to the park entrance. If coming from the south metro you can take 494 east across the Mississippi to US Highway 61/10 south and go to 70th Street So. Go east on 70th about 10 miles to the park entrance. We will leave the lot in several directions after splitting up the group and return to the parking area picnic tables about 11:30 to begin assessing what we have found.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: Lake Maria State Park, MN
When: August 5, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 11411 Clementa Ave NW
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Attendance limit: 25
Focus areas: General, Beginners
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Lake Maria offers a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with rolling wooded terrain but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible summer mushrooms including chanterelles, boletes, Chicken of the Woods and hedgehogs, plus many other interesting fungi and …read more some that are dangerous.
We will initially check-in and meet at the Little Lake Mary parking area. Following our foray briefing we will carpool to the group camp parking area where we will search the area for an hour to 1 ½ hours and return to the Little Lake Mary parking area picnic tables to begin assessing what we have found. If time permits we may also search that area for additional specimens.
Directions: The park may be reached from the south via I-94 (exit 193) at Hwy 25, south to Chelsea Rd to Hwy 39 west and Wright County Rd 111, or from the north via I-94 (exit 183) to Hwy 8, County Rd 39 and County Rd 111.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Willow River State Park, WI
When: July 30, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 1034 County Highway A
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Attendance limit: 50
Focus areas: General, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
This 3000 acre park is located about 3.5 miles north of Hudson, WI.
Directions: Take I-94 through Hudson and turn north on US 12. Stay north on County A when US 12 heads right at just about 2 miles north of I-94. Park entrance is on the left and is about 3.6 total miles north of I94. We will meet at …read more the largest lot after about a 2 mile drive into the park. This lot is for the swimming beach at Little Falls Lake.
A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission permit is required to park at all state parks. Wisconsin has different rates for residents, senior residents, and non-residents that also vary for certain parks. You can purchase annual permits online or at the park office. Daily permits can only be purchased at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Pillsbury State Forest, MN
When: July 24, 2022 10:00 AM
Address: 11871 Pillsbury Forest Rd SW
Pillager, Minnesota 56473
Attendance limit: 12
Focus areas:
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Pillsbury State Forest is primarily a hardwood forest and we are likely to find chanterelles, hedgehog and other species that associate with oak forest. It also has some pine stands and these might provide us an opportunity to find chanterelles and other species that associate with conifers.
Some …read more members of the Paul Bunyan Mushroom Club will be joining us on this foray. Pillsbury State Forest is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes from the Twin Cities north of Pillager, MN. The meeting location is at the Walter E. Stark assembly area.

Foray: Wild River State Park, MN
When: July 23, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 39797 Park Trail
Center City, Minnesota 55012
Attendance limit: 35
Focus areas: General
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Wild River offers a large paved trail as well as a variety of rustic trails and foraging opportunities with ravines and rolling wooded terrain so it can be easy or challenging depending on the route chosen. We will be looking for a variety of edible summer mushrooms including chanterelles, boletes, …read more Chicken of the Woods and hedgehogs; plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Directions: This foray will be at the main park (not the Sunrise entrance). Take Interstate 35 north to North Branch, then go east (right) on Highway 95. Continue to follow MN-95 E/St Croix Trail (around 9 miles) then turn left at Almelund onto Park Trail to Park entrance (about 2.5 miles). Meet at 9:00 am. The parking lots where we will meet are just south of Nevers Dam trail and east of Old Logging Trail. Just across the paved trail, is a picnic area and bathrooms.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, MN
When: July 21, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 9700 170th Street East
Nerstrand, Minnesota 55053
Attendance limit: 30
Focus areas: Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Nerstrand is a large park with a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with flat and rolling wooded terrain and ravines but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms, plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Take I-35 …read more to State Highway 19 east into Northfield. Go south on State Highway 3, east on State Highway 246, then turn right onto County Road 29 west to the park entrance. Meet at the picnic parking lot no later than 9:30 am Friday. We will leave the lot in several directions after splitting up the group and return to the parking area picnic tables about 11:30 to begin assessing what we have found.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: 2022 WR SP-WI
When: June 4, 2022 10:00 AM
Address: 1034 County Highway A
Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Attendance limit: 50
Focus areas: General, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Our last official morel foray of the season, Willow River State Park provides a variety of trails and areas to search for remaining spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback (Cerioporus squamosus) and, depending on weather, some transitional ones such as Oyster and Chicken …read more of the Woods. This 3000 acre park is located about 3.5 miles north of Hudson, WI.
 
Directions: Take I-94 through Hudson and turn north on US 12.  Stay north on County A when US 12 heads right at just about 2 miles north of I-94. Park entrance is on the left and is about 3.6 total miles north of I94. We will meet at the largest lot after about a 2 mile drive into the park. This lot is for the swimming beach at Little Falls Lake.
 
A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission permit is required to park at all state parks. Wisconsin has different rates for residents, senior residents, and non-residents that also vary for certain parks. You can purchase annual permits online or at the park office. Daily permits can only be purchased at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Frontenac State Park
When: May 21, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 29223 County 28 Boulevard
Frontenac, Minnesota 55026
Attendance limit: 35
Focus areas: General
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Directions: Take US Hwy 61 to Red Wing, MN. Continue south on US 61 out of town approximately 10 miles. At County Road 2 turn left for about 1 mile to the park entrance. Continue in to the park and follow Park Rd to the end and the large picnic area parking lot. Park address: 29223 County 28 …read more Boulevard Frontenac, MN 55026
This park has 13 miles of trails that range from easy to difficult. Use extra caution on the Lower Bluffside Trail. One group will stay on more level terrain while the other will be more challenging. We will be looking for a variety of spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback (Cerioporus squamosus).
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: Minnesota Valley SRA – Lawrence Unit
When: May 21, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 20550 Park Blvd
Jordan, Minnesota 55352
Attendance limit: 30
Focus areas: General
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
The Quarry Trail (Lawrence Unit) is a part of the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area. We will be looking for a variety of spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback (Cerioporus squamosus).
Directions: To reach the foray site from the metro area, drive south on Highway …read more 169, go past Jordan about 5 miles, then turn right on CoRd 57/Park Blvd and follow it to the trail center on the left side of the road (after the campground). If you get to Belle Plaine you have gone too far.  Parking area: https://goo.gl/maps/YdG3kDExHVP2r8zV8.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Sakatah State Park
When: May 14, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 50499 Sakatah Lake Rd
Waterville, Minnesota 56096
Attendance limit: 30
Focus areas: General, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
One of our first two forays of the season, Sakatah State Park provides 5 miles of moderate to challenging hiking trails with the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail being paved and level. We will be looking for a variety of spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback …read more (Cerioporus squamosus).
Directions: Go south on 35W to Faribault, MN. Take Hwy 60 west. Go 12 miles to the park on the north side of Hwy 60. Turn into the park, staying right to the second, larger picnic area parking lot.
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Fort Snelling
When: May 14, 2022 9:00 AM
Address: 101 Snelling Lake Road
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55111
Attendance limit: 30
Focus areas: Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
One of our two first morel forays of the season, Fort Snelling State Park is in the flood plain of the conjunction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. Look for  spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback (Cerioporus squamosus). MMS members will arrive and gather at the …read more ID session location where they will check in with our recorder. The Foray Leader will give some opening announcements including introducing the other volunteers. The attendees will then be separated into foray assistant groups and head out. Foray assistants will lead their groups looking for mushrooms and return to the ID session area at 12:00pm.
 
Directions: Fort Snelling State Park is located on Post Road off State Highway 5, just west of the main terminal exit for the International Airport. Drive in to the park nearly as far as you can go by car. Meet in the parking lot by the Thomas Savage Interpretive Center.
 
A Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit is required to park at all state parks and recreation areas. You can purchase both annual and daily permits online or at the park office. Parking is limited and state parks are very busy, so it is recommended to check traffic on your route before you leave, and aim to arrive early. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC guidelines to keep yourself and other passengers safe.

Foray: Sign-ups Test Foray (not a real foray)
When: April 30, 2022 10:00 AM
Address: 123 Park Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Attendance limit: 10
Focus areas: General, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):

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Foray: 2021 LCTP
When: October 2, 2021 9:30 AM
Address: 5139 261st Ave NW
Isanti, Minnesota 55040
Attendance limit: 35
Focus areas: General, Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
This location is just north of St. Francis, MN about an hour’s drive from the twin cities. Primitive woods with some trails (unmarked, no trail map), but no bathroom or other facilities. The terrain is flat and not challenging.
After check-in and instructions by the foray leader, the group will …read more split up and head in different directions to begin the hunt. Everyone will return to the parking area around 11:30 am where we will begin our identification session. Mushrooms we may find here include hens, chicken, honeys, stump dumplings, puffballs and oysters in particular; in addition to amanitas and many interesting non-edibles.
Directions: Go north on I-94W. When approaching the 694 interchange, stay left to continue west on I-94W. Take the exit for US-169N. After crossing the Mississippi River, continue on Ferry St. in Anoka which becomes Hwy 47 after you pass over Hwy 10. Stay on Hwy 47 for 17.8 miles to 261st Ave NW (Isanti County 8). Turn left (west) and go 1.4 mi and park on the left side (south) across from Zuni St. NW.

Foray: 2021 A SP
When: September 18, 2021 9:30 AM
Address: 6959 Peller Avenue South
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
Attendance limit: 40
Focus areas: Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Afton is a large park with a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with rolling wooded terrain and ravines but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms, plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Directions: Meet at the …read more last picnic parking area. To reach the park, take Interstate 94 east from St. Paul to Highway 95 and then south on 95 to Highway 20 and then east on 20 to the park entrance. If coming from the south metro you can take 494 east across the Mississippi to US Highway 61/10 south and go to 70th Street So. Go east on 70th about 10 miles to the park entrance. We will leave the lot in several directions after splitting up the group and return to the parking area picnic tables about 11:30 to begin assessing what we have found.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: 2021 NBW SP
When: September 17, 2021 9:30 AM
Address: 9700 170th Street East
Nerstrand, Minnesota 55053
Attendance limit: 40
Focus areas: Beginners, Edibles
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Nerstrand is a large park with a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with flat and rolling wooded terrain and ravines but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible fall mushrooms, plus many other interesting fungi and some that are dangerous.
Take I-35 …read more to State Highway 19 east into Northfield. Go south on State Highway 3, east on State Highway 246, then turn right onto County Road 29 west to the park entrance. Meet at the picnic parking lot no later than 9:30 am Friday. We will leave the lot in several directions after splitting up the group and return to the parking area picnic tables about 11:30 to begin assessing what we have found.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot. If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: 2021 LM SP-MN
When: July 22, 2021 9:30 AM
Address: 11411 Clementa Ave NW
Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Attendance limit: 20
Focus areas: General, Beginners
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Lake Maria offers a variety of trails and foraging opportunities with rolling wooded terrain but it is not particularly challenging. We will be looking for a variety of edible summer mushrooms including chanterelles, boletes, Chicken of the Woods and hedgehogs, plus many other interesting fungi and …read more some that are dangerous.
We will initially check-in and meet at the Little Lake Mary parking area. Following our foray briefing we will carpool to the group camp parking area where we will search the area for an hour to 1 ½ hours and return to the Little Lake Mary parking area picnic tables to begin assessing what we have found. If time permits we may also search that area for additional specimens.
Directions: The park may be reached from the south via I-94 (exit 193) at Hwy 25, south to Chelsea Rd to Hwy 39 west and Wright County Rd 111, or from the north via I-94 (exit 183) to Hwy 8, County Rd 39 and County Rd 111.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: St. Croix State Park, MN
When: July 17, 2021 10:30 AM
Address: 30065 St Croix Park Rd
Hinckley, Minnesota 55037
Attendance limit: 20
Focus areas: General
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
The edible mushroom of interest for this foray is Chanterelles. St. Croix State Park is a large park with miles of trails. Phones are likely to not work except at the entrance. Please plan accordingly (including printing out directions), and studying the trail map well ahead of time. There is only …read more room for a half dozen or so cars so more cars will need to park along the road. From here we will walk to the foray hunting grounds. There are picnic tables and a porta-potty down by the river and this is where we will review what we find at the end.
Directions: From the St Croix State Park office take the right at the intersection and follow this road for about 6 miles crossing Hay Creek, Sand Creek and Lost Creek. You will eventually come to a “Y” with the road to the right leading to the fire tower…you need to take the fork to the left and follow it until you see a turn to the right 1¼ miles or so down the road, which may or may not be listed as the road to Maple Island…regardless it is the only right turn you will see…take this right and follow the road about 2½ miles until you see a small gravel/dirt parking area on the left…this is the parking for the Big Eddy fishing area on the Kettle River. If you get to the fire tower you went right instead of left or end up at Maple Island you went too far and need to back-track. Big Eddy does show up on Google Maps but does not give the park roads names and will not route you to it. The only way you can enter this park is through the main entrance. Bing Maps will provide a route if you drop a pin and drag the route so it goes through the park entrance. The park road it will route you through by default is closed.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.
 

Foray: WO’B SP-MN
When: July 12, 2021 5:00 PM
Address: 16821 O’Brien Trail North
Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047
Attendance limit: 60
Focus areas: General, Beginners
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
This picnic and foray is in place of our normal meeting – there will be no Zoom meeting. We will not be providing food for this event as we have in the past, nor encouraging sharing of food while COVID is still a concern. You are welcome to bring your own food and refreshments to enjoy at the foray. …read more This park has roughly 1.6 miles of easy and level trails. Terrain is mostly level with some paved, gravel, and packed dirt paths.
Directions: The park is located 12 miles north of Stillwater, just north of the town of Marine on St. Croix. The park entrance is located right on State Highway 95. After turning onto the park road the ranger station is immediately on your right. Meet at the picnic shelter overlooking Lake Alice near the sand volleyball courts.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.

Foray: 2021 WR SP
When: May 22, 2021 9:00 AM
Address: 39797 Park Trail
Center City, Minnesota 55012
Attendance limit: 30
Focus areas: General
Link to map directions
Link to site or trails map

Foray Description (used in confirmation emails):
Directions: Take I-35W N, I-35 N and US-8 E to Lofton Ave in Chisago City. Continue on Lofton Ave. Take 375th St to MN-95 E in Amador Township 16 min (13.0 mi). Turn right onto MN-95 E. Drive .2 miles until you come to Park Trail/State Park Trail /12. Turn left and drive into the park. The parking …read more lots where we will meet are just south of Nevers Dam trail and east of Old Logging Trail. Just across the paved trail, is a picnic area and bathrooms.
We will be looking for a variety of spring mushrooms including morels (Morchella spp.) and Pheasantback (Cerioporus squamosus). One group will be staying along the Old Logging Trail heading north and branching out into the woods, and the other group heading south and doing the same. The northern route is easier terrain, while the southern route has more ravines and uneven terrain.
A MN State Park Vehicle Permit is required to park ($35/annual $7/day). State parks are very busy this year so you may need to arrive early to snag a parking spot.  If you carpool to the foray, follow CDC recommended ride sharing guidelines.