Name: Women's Foray with Jennifer Bell
Start: 2026-08-15T10:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-15T15:00:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.

See you soon!

Women's Foray with Jennifer Bell

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm MDT

Carhenge Parking Lot @ 700 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435, USA

2nd Women's Foray with Jennifer Bell

Join Jennifer Bell, former president of the Pikes Peak Mycological Society and the first woman certified by the State of Colorado as an edible mushroom expert, for an engaging exploration of high‑altitude fungi and the places they thrive. This is Jennifer's 5th year leading the Women's Foray. Jennifer will guide you through the essentials of mountain foraging — from what to wear to how to stay safe “where the wild things are.”

This is a women’s foray, but kids of all kinds are welcome and encouraged to join the adventure. Along the way, you’ll take photos, make iNaturalist observations (think Instagram for nature lovers), and learn how to document your finds. Any unique or hard‑to‑identify specimens will be carefully packaged and labeled for the festival’s ID Table.

Come ready to explore, learn, and connect with the alpine world of fungi through Jennifer’s expert and welcoming guidance.

Where to Meet
This foray meets at Carhenge Parking Lot at 9:45AM. We encourage you to arrive a little early to meet your foray leader and your fellow foragers. TMF does not provide transportation, so carpooling is encouraged to help groups stay together.

Be Prepared
Please come ready for changing mountain weather with:

Good footwear
Water and snacks
Layers or rain gear
A basket or paper bag for collecting mushrooms

All foray groups will have a First Aid–certified volunteer present.

Pre‑Sign Up Online
Space is limited — secure your spot online before festival week or at the Sign‑Up Tent the day before.
During sign‑up, you’ll acknowledge our Release from Liability, Photo Release, and Code of Conduct.

Each person may register for one foray and one special event.

Speakers

Jennifer Bell

Foray Leader, Pikes Peak Mycological Society

Jennifer Bell loves to get high—running up mountains in the summer and skiing down them in the winter. Splitting her time between southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, she thrives where the air pressure is low. She has walked across Spain and Portugal on a 30‑day, 300‑mile... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:00am - 3:00pm MDT
Carhenge Parking Lot

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