Mushroom Foraging in Virginia: Wild Edibles, Seasonal Finds, and Foraging Tips with Gabrielle Cerberville, aka the Chaotic Forager (Episode 80)

Virginia’s forests are alive with hidden treasures—and they taste delicious. From morels to chicken-of-the-woods, Virginia is a forager’s dream.

Dive into the fascinating world of mushroom foraging with Gabrielle Cerberville, better known online as the “Chaotic Forager.” Gabrielle is a foraging educator, community mycologist, and the author of her debut book, “Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life.”

You’ll learn where and when to find wild mushrooms in Virginia, how to get started safely, the rules and ethics of foraging on public lands, and why sustainability and ecological awareness matter for every forager.

Gabrielle guides us through Virginia’s seasonal bounty, from fall’s magnificent hen-of-the-woods mushrooms and giant puffballs, to winter’s resilient oyster mushrooms, spring’s elusive morels, and summer’s golden chanterelles that carpet the forest floor.

Ready to explore Virginia’s wild foods? Grab your basket, a mushroom foraging knife, and your appetite for connecting with the landscape. Let’s Go!