2026 Morel Workshops

Morel Workshops with Mike Snyder

Join mushroom expert Mike Snyder for a hands-on Morel Hunting Workshop during prime morel season! This 2-hour, outdoor workshop is perfect for anyone curious about these elusive wild mushrooms. You’ll learn:

• How to identify morel host trees and recognize ideal habitat

• Seasonal hunting techniques and tips for judging where to search

• Practical knowledge from an experienced forager with opportunities to ask questions in the field

Please note: This workshop takes place on protected Arkansas Natural Heritage property, so picking mushrooms is not allowed. The event will occur rain or shine, so bring wet-weather gear if needed.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced forager, this is your chance to explore morel habitats, gain field skills, and enjoy the beauty of spring in the Ozarks.

🌿 Choose from one of 5 identical workshops throughout the weekend:

📍 Friday afternoon, 1-3PM

📍 Saturday morning, 9-11AM

📍 Saturday afternoon, 1-3PM

📍 Sunday morning, 9-11AM

📍 Sunday afternoon, 1-3PM

🎒 What to Bring:

• 👟 Comfortable walking or hiking shoes

• 👖 Long pants and socks that cover the ankles

• 🧢 Water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing

• 🥪 Snacks and/or lunch

🎟️Ticket Information

• Adult tickets (18 & up) = $25

• Teen tickets (13-17) = $10

• Children 12 and under = Free

  • All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  
  

  All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.

Directions and Parking Information

 🚗 Directions to ONSC's Main Campus: 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR. Carpooling is appreciated - our parking lot is small. As you enter our campus, veer right toward the main parking lot. Mike will meet you at the Lewis Pavilion near the parking lot.

About Ozark Natural Science Center 

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

About Mike Snyder

Mike Snyder is a myco-educator, citizen scientist, and experienced forager from south-central Missouri. He's a passionate teacher of all things mycological and stays busy introducing communities to ways to improve their lives with mushrooms. What started 15 years ago as a hobby soon became a passion, and for the past several years he's been offering mushroom walks, classes and cultivation workshops, and speaking about fungi to groups large and small through his family-owned business WildWise Botanicals. Mike is also a dedicated Board member of the Missouri Mycological Society, heading up multiple committees, spearheading major research initiatives that are helping to advance the scientific understanding of Ozarks mushrooms, and administering the state's only approved wild mushroom certification courses for the club. Mike has grown into one of the Midwest's most trusted educators in the field and is soon to be a published author with the upcoming Foraging Mushrooms of the Ozarks, a Falcon Guide.

Ticket Refund Policy

• Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.

• Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be given.

• No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.

*Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@onsc.us. Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days.

Questions? Please email Programs and Communications Manager, Jill Bowman at jill.bowman@onsc.us.