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Join Aaron and Jill Grenchik, state-certified wild mushroom harvesters from Great Lakes Treats, during this presentation on edible wild mushrooms that can be found in Michigan. The clinic begins indoors, focusing on mushroom identification and cooking preparation. Following a 30-minute lunch break, the class will head outside to walk along the Old Growth Trail to hunt for (and keep) some local specimens. Total walking distance is 1-2 miles. Bring your own lunch.
Cost is $30.
To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Outdoor Skills Academy tab. Registration closes Sept. 30.
Cancellation policy: To cancel your registration, please contact our Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367. Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the program will be completely refunded to the original form of payment. If you cancel after the two-week deadline, no refund will be issued.
For more information, contact Craig Kasmer at 989-348-2537 or email KasmerC@Michigan.gov.
A Recreation Passport is required for entry into Hartwick Pines State Park.
This class is part of the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy, which offers in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities at locations around the state. Learn more at Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills.
2833 Monarch Drive
Grayling, Michigan, 49738
Start: October 04, 2026 10:00 AM
End: October 04, 2026 2:00 PM
The Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, at Hartwick Pines State Park, draws thousands of visitors, campers and school children each year to see one of Michigan's last stands of majestic old-growth pine forest. Miles of trails offer hikers of all ages and abilities the chance to explore the diverse wildlife and forest landscapes. The year-round, fully accessible visitor center is a gateway to the towering pine forest and the Hartwick Pines Logging Museum. The exhibit hall inside the visitor center explores Michigan's forests on a journey through time beginning with the Ice Age.
The center also has an auditorium that holds 105 guests and a classroom that holds up to 35 guests. Call the Hartwick Pines Visitor Center for reservations 989-348-2537.
Join Aaron and Jill Grenchik, state-certified wild mushroom harvesters from Great Lakes Treats, during this presentation on edible wild mushrooms that can be found in Michigan. The clinic begins indoors, focusing on mushroom identification and cooking preparation. Following a 30-minute lunch break, the class will head outside to walk along the Old Growth Trail to hunt for (and keep) some local specimens. Total walking distance is 1-2 miles. Bring your own lunch.
Cost is $30.
To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the "Purchase a license" button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Outdoor Skills Academy tab. Registration closes Sept. 30.
Cancellation policy: To cancel your registration, please contact our Customer Service help desk line at 800-737-6367. Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the program will be completely refunded to the original form of payment. If you cancel after the two-week deadline, no refund will be issued.
For more information, contact Craig Kasmer at 989-348-2537 or email KasmerC@Michigan.gov.
A Recreation Passport is required for entry into Hartwick Pines State Park.
This class is part of the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy, which offers in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities at locations around the state. Learn more at Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills.
