Cook, Learn, and Feast with Fungi!

Join Mushroom Mountain’s own Olga Katic for a delicious and educational hands-on mushroom cooking experience.

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Earn your 5-year Wild Mushroom Foraging Permit, formally approved by state health departments for the legal harvesting and sale of wild mushrooms in the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, New York, and Rhode Island.
Registered participants will receive a study guide and slide deck approximately one month prior to the course to support exam preparation.

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Class size is limited to 30 participants. Due to the nature of this certification, no refunds are available. In the case of an emergency, we may be able to transfer your registration to a future class.

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Location

Mushroom Mountain
200 Finley Rd.
Easley, SC 29642

Accommodations: Click Here

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Dates & Hours

July 18–19, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days

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Instructor: Kenny Rupert

This course is taught personally by Kenny Rupert, a respected mycologist and educator with over 23 years of experience in mushroom identification and taxonomy. Kenny is known for his deep understanding of fungal diversity and his commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving world of mycological classification.

His professional background includes serving as Business Manager and Wild Edibles Instructor for No Taste Like Home, instructor for Mushroom Mountain’s Wild Mushroom Certification Course, and local mushroom expert and manager for Wild Purveyors. Kenny also administers several mushroom identification groups across the United States and internationally.

Today, he leads educational mushroom tours throughout North Carolina and the greater Southeast, helping foragers develop strong identification skills grounded in science, safety, and ethics.

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Certification Requirements

State regulations require that all wild-foraged mushrooms intended for sale be individually inspected and verified as safe by an approved mushroom identification expert who:

(A) Has met the required knowledge standards and passed the appropriate exams, and
(B) Harvests only species approved by the state:
https://mushroommountain.com/approved-mushrooms-by-state/

This course provides the training and examinations required to meet those legal standards.

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General Schedule

(Subject to change)

Day 1

9:00 AM – Arrival & Registration
9:15 AM – Permit Overview, Exam Guidelines, Proper Handling & Storage, Packaging, Safety Regulations, Ethical Foraging & Forest Stewardship, Harvesting for Resale, State-by-State Rules, Toxic Species & Medical Considerations
10:30 AM – Guided Mushroom Hunt & Collections
12:00 PM – Lunch Break (bring your own) & ID Photos
1:00 PM – Gallery of Tested Species & Lookalikes; Fresh & Dried Specimen Dissections
3:00–4:00 PM – Continued Dissections & Identification Practice
4:00–5:00 PM – Review Session for Exam 1

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Day 2

9:00 AM – Exam 1
10:00 AM – Gallery of Permitted Species & Key Identification Features
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch Break & Independent Study (looping slides available)
1:00–5:00 PM – Final Exam

📍 Where: Online Live Zoom Class
🌿 When: July 18, 10am
💵 Cost: $40 per person
🎁 Bonus: 20% OFF MycoMatrix Mushroom Extracts for all attendees

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Harness the Power of Medicinal Mushrooms!

Are you interested in learning how to incorporate mushrooms into your daily life to support overall wellness, resilience, and balance?

Join Mushroom Mountain for an inspiring and informative workshop covering some of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms known today — including Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Chaga, and Cordyceps.

You’ll discover how these natural adaptogens help your body manage stress, support immunity, and promote overall well-being. This class includes live demonstrations of two extraction methods (hot-water and alcohol), so you can confidently make your own mushroom tinctures and teas at home.

Perfect for beginners and mushroom enthusiasts alike! You’ll leave empowered with new knowledge, hands-on experience, and a deeper appreciation for the healing potential of fungi.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• The key medicinal mushrooms and their health benefits
• What “adaptogenic” really means
• How to safely make your own mushroom extracts at home
• Best practices for dosing and daily use

🍄 Exclusive Offer: Attendees receive 20% off MycoMatrix Mushroom Extracts during the event.

Earn your 5-year Wild Mushroom Foraging Permit, formally approved by state health departments for the legal harvesting and sale of wild mushrooms in the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, New York, and Rhode Island.
Registered participants will receive a study guide and slide deck approximately one month prior to the course to support exam preparation.

https://shop.mushroommountain.com/products/wild-mushroom-foraging-certification-course-sc-nc-ga-va-al-pa-ny-ri-5-year-state-approved-permit-training-july-18-19-2026

Class size is limited to 30 participants. Due to the nature of this certification, no refunds are available. In the case of an emergency, we may be able to transfer your registration to a future class.

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Location

Mushroom Mountain
200 Finley Rd.
Easley, SC 29642

Accommodations: Click Here

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Dates & Hours

July 18–19, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days

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Instructor: Kenny Rupert

This course is taught personally by Kenny Rupert, a respected mycologist and educator with over 23 years of experience in mushroom identification and taxonomy. Kenny is known for his deep understanding of fungal diversity and his commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving world of mycological classification.

His professional background includes serving as Business Manager and Wild Edibles Instructor for No Taste Like Home, instructor for Mushroom Mountain’s Wild Mushroom Certification Course, and local mushroom expert and manager for Wild Purveyors. Kenny also administers several mushroom identification groups across the United States and internationally.

Today, he leads educational mushroom tours throughout North Carolina and the greater Southeast, helping foragers develop strong identification skills grounded in science, safety, and ethics.

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Certification Requirements

State regulations require that all wild-foraged mushrooms intended for sale be individually inspected and verified as safe by an approved mushroom identification expert who:

(A) Has met the required knowledge standards and passed the appropriate exams, and
(B) Harvests only species approved by the state:
https://mushroommountain.com/approved-mushrooms-by-state/

This course provides the training and examinations required to meet those legal standards.

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General Schedule

(Subject to change)

Day 1

9:00 AM – Arrival & Registration
9:15 AM – Permit Overview, Exam Guidelines, Proper Handling & Storage, Packaging, Safety Regulations, Ethical Foraging & Forest Stewardship, Harvesting for Resale, State-by-State Rules, Toxic Species & Medical Considerations
10:30 AM – Guided Mushroom Hunt & Collections
12:00 PM – Lunch Break (bring your own) & ID Photos
1:00 PM – Gallery of Tested Species & Lookalikes; Fresh & Dried Specimen Dissections
3:00–4:00 PM – Continued Dissections & Identification Practice
4:00–5:00 PM – Review Session for Exam 1

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Day 2

9:00 AM – Exam 1
10:00 AM – Gallery of Permitted Species & Key Identification Features
11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch Break & Independent Study (looping slides available)
1:00–5:00 PM – Final Exam

When the woods hum with cicadas and the fireflies begin to dance, the fungi are quietly at work. Join us for a special summer edition of our Mushroom Mountain Farm Tour — Fungi and Fireflies! Experience the lush...https://shop.mushroommountain.com/products/mushroom-mountain-farm-tour-saturday-july-25-2026-fungi-fireflies

Discover the hidden world beneath your feet!
Join us for a 90-minute guided tour through one of the most unique farms in Upstate South Carolina. https://shop.mushroommountain.com/products/mushroom-mountain-farm-tour-august-13-2026-easley-sc