When does the course take place?

The one-day course takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The meeting point and venue is the House of Encounters, Zum Teufelssee 30, 14478 Potsdam.

What is the course fee?

The published course fee is 95 euros per person. According to the organizer, the fee is paid in cash on site.

What can participants expect from the course?

In the morning, features of common edible mushrooms and their toxic lookalikes will be discussed and identification exercises will be conducted. In the afternoon, the knowledge will be deepened in the forest.

Is it guaranteed that edible mushrooms will be found?

No. The course is primarily an educational event. The organizer points out that finding edible mushrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Are there course materials?

After the course, participants will receive a PDF file with the course content via email.

Edible Mushrooms and Lookalikes

Name: Edible Mushrooms and Their Lookalikes
Start: 2026-10-24T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Haus der Begegnung

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

What features distinguish a tasty edible mushroom from its toxic lookalike? The one-day course Edible Mushrooms and Their Lookalikes provides comprehensive knowledge for nature enthusiasts, mushroom collectors, and anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of mycology on October 24, 2026, in Potsdam.

Examining Fungi with All Senses: Shapes, Colors, and Structures

The seminar room begins with an intense focus on the most common edible mushrooms in the region. Characteristic shapes, color nuances, cap surfaces, gills, tubes, and stems are closely examined. The examination shifts here to natural scientific observation: Small differences gain significant importance when distinguishing edible species from toxic lookalikes.

Expertise for the Mushroom Season

The course is designed as an instructional session, merging biological fundamentals with practical identification exercises. The focus is on reliable characteristics and a careful approach. Participants develop a sharpened eye for species differences and learn why safe mushroom identification should never rely on a single external impression.

From the Seminar Room to the Forest Landscape

In the afternoon, the acquired knowledge is deepened in the forest. The exhibition atmosphere of a museum gives way to the living spatial effect of the forest: changing light, moist earth, moss, bark, and the natural habitats of mushrooms shape this unique artistic experience of nature observation. The excursion creates an immediate aesthetic experience, combining cultural education with practical environmental education.

A One-Day Course with Sustainable Learning Effects

After the course, participants receive a PDF file with the course content via email. The course is aimed at adults and teenagers and is suitable for both beginners and those looking to systematically expand their knowledge of edible mushrooms, toxic mushrooms, and mushroom ecology. There is no guarantee of finding edible mushrooms.

Conclusion: Mushroom Knowledge that Changes the View of the Forest

The event promises a concentrated combination of expertise, practical identification work, and direct nature experience. Those who wish to perceive mushrooms more consciously in the future, better assess lookalikes, and understand the ecological significance of the forest will experience an intense and educational day here. Secure the opportunity for this unique aesthetic experience and attend the course live in Potsdam.