When does the Edible Mushrooms and their Look-Alikes course take place?

The course takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to around 5:00 PM.

Where is the event held?

The venue is the House of Encounter, Zum Teufelssee 30, 14478 Potsdam.

How much does participation cost?

The course fee is 95 euros per person and is payable on site in cash.

What can participants expect in the course?

The day includes an introduction in the seminar room, discussions about common edible mushrooms and toxic look-alikes, simple identification exercises, and practical deepening in the forest.

Can it be guaranteed that edible mushrooms will be found?

No. Finding edible mushrooms cannot be guaranteed as it depends on weather, season, and local conditions.

Who is the course suitable for?

The course is aimed at adults and teenagers. Dogs are not allowed.

Edible Mushrooms and Look-Alikes

Name: Edible Mushrooms and their Look-Alikes
Start: 2026-10-03T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-03T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Begegnung

Safely Identify Edible Mushrooms: An Educational Day Between Seminar Room and Forest

What characteristics distinguish a tasty edible mushroom from its toxic look-alike? The one-day course Edible Mushrooms and their Look-Alikes provides in-depth mushroom knowledge for adults and teenagers on October 3, 2026, in Potsdam. The event combines theoretical introduction, simple identification exercises, and practical deepening in the forest.

Between Species Knowledge and Precise Observation of Nature

In the seminar room, the focus is on the characteristic shapes, colors, surfaces, and structures of common edible mushrooms. Together, the features that are truly helpful in identification are examined. The comparative study of edible species and their toxic or inedible look-alikes sharpens perception and transforms a walk in the forest into an intense aesthetic experience.

Mushroom Science with Biological Expertise

Biologist Dr. Sylvia Hutter introduces the basics of mushroom identification and explains how to avoid typical mix-ups. A focus is on careful observation of cap, gills or tubes, stalk, coloration, and other identification features. The course is designed as a training session and imparts knowledge that can be responsibly applied when foraging later.

Practical Identification Exercises and Forest Excursion

After the introduction, simple identification exercises follow. In the afternoon, what has been learned will be deepened in the forest. Participants experience the atmospheric setting of nature directly: damp forest floors, changing light, delicate fruiting bodies, and a silent diversity that becomes apparent only through attentive observation. Finding edible mushrooms cannot be guaranteed due to weather and seasonal conditions.

A Course for Curious Nature Observers

The workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers who want to expand their species knowledge, identify mushrooms more confidently, and better understand the ecological significance of the world of fungi. After the course, participants will receive a PDF file with the conveyed content. Participation is only possible with prior registration; dogs are not allowed.

Conclusion: Mushroom Knowledge that Changes the Perspective of the Forest

Edible mushrooms and their look-alikes combine scientific accuracy with immediate nature experience. Those who want to not only collect mushrooms but truly understand them will receive a concentrated introduction to identification, confusion protection, and responsible nature observation in Potsdam. This unique artistic experience shows how fascinating the forms, colors, and communities of the forest can be. Secure your spot and experience the aesthetic experience of an attentive forest excursion live.