Weald Camping Weekend 2026
September 11 @ 5:00 pm - September 13 @ 2:00 pm
| $40.00Weald Weekend Foray
September 11 – 13, 2026
Weald Provincial Recreation Area
Join us for a relaxed and fun weekend of mushroom foraging on the beautiful banks of the Embarras River, just west of Edson!
Spots are limited — register early to secure your site.
Event Details
- Dates: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Cost: $40 per unit (tent, trailer, RV, etc.) for the entire weekend
- Arrival: No earlier than 4:00 PM Friday
- Departure: No later than 2:00 PM Sunday
Exact location details and gate code will be sent to all paid registrants.
Schedule
- Saturday: Guided foray departs at 10:00 AM, back for lunch, then out again around 1:00–2:00 PM.
- Sunday: Open day — forage on your own or relax at camp.
Cooking and tasting the mushrooms you find is highly encouraged!
Generator Policy
Generators are permitted only between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Facilities & Notes
- Closed-in shelter and several picnic tables
- Outdoor toilets on site
- No power or water hookups
- Hand-pump water available (not certified potable — bring your own drinking water)
- Cell service is unreliable in the valley
- Firewood is provided
Evenings
Great socializing, mycological conversations, taste-testing, storytelling, singing, and good times around the fire (libations often involved).
What to Expect
Hopefully, the weather cooperates, and we’ll find tasty edibles such as Hedgehogs, Yellowfoot Chanterelles, Gypsy Mushrooms, Red Tops, Russulas, Lobster Mushrooms, and more. Even if the mushrooms are quiet, the company will be excellent!
What to Bring
- Foraging basket & knife
- Field guide
- Rain gear & boots
- Headlamp
- Musical instrument (if you play!)
- Your own food and cooking equipment.
We look forward to another fantastic weekend with fellow fungophiles in the woods! 🍄
