Weald Weekend Foray

September 12 – 14, 2025
Weald Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta

Join us for a weekend of fun and foraging on the beautiful banks of the Embarras River west of Edson in Weald Provincial Recreation Area.

Spots are limited! Reserve yours now…

• September 12 – 14, 2025
• $40 per unit for the weekend (no cost to come for the day)
• Register now to guarantee your spot.

Exact location details and gate code will be sent to paid registered members.

Details:

• Please restrict generator use to no earlier than 8 a.m., and not after 10 p.m.
• Cooking up mushrooms for tasting is encouraged.
• Arrive no sooner than 4 PM Friday – Departure by 2 pm Sunday.
• Cost is $40 per unit (tent, trailer, etc).  Registration is required to help manage the space available.
• First scheduled foray is Saturday morning at 10 AM, back for lunch then out again at 1 or 2 PM.  Sunday is open.
• Great evenings of socializing, getting to know other like-minded fungophiles, carrying on deep mycological conversations, taste testing, singing and whatnot dependant on libations.
• There is a closed-in shelter on site, a few picnic tables, and outdoor toilets, but no power or water hookups.
• Pump water on site but water is not certified potable.
• Sketchy cell service in the valley.
• Firewood is provided.

Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and there will be a plethora of tasty edibles

ie: Hedgehogs, yellow foots, gypsies, red tops, russulas, lobsters, if not at least great company. Bring an instrument if you play and the usual foray (wet weather) essentials.