Puck's Plenty.
Guided wild-edible and mushroom foraging walks across southwestern Ontario woodlands, based near Stratford.
The brief.
Puck's Plenty is run by Peter Blush, who leads foraging treks through woodland trails across Stratford, Oxford County, Cambridge, Woodstock, and surrounding southwestern Ontario. Walks teach identification of wild edibles and mushrooms and prudent harvesting, covering plants such as wild leeks, wild ginger, nettles, sochan, and wood sorrel and fungi including summer oysters, platterfuls, and the black velvet bolete. Outings run roughly 2.5 to 3 hours, rain or shine, and dated events sometimes include samples or produce from partners like Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms, Shogun Maitake, and Walch Family Strawberries. The name references Puck from A Midsummer Night's Dream, a nod to Stratford's Shakespeare Festival. Puck's Plenty has been featured in the National Post, The Globe and Mail, and Travel and Leisure.
3. ways in.
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Seasonal Foraging Walks
For: Adults / all agesWhen: June–NovemberDated guided walks through southwestern Ontario woodlands focused on the wild edibles and mushrooms in season, with identification and harvesting instruction. Each runs about 2.5 to 3 hours, rain or shine, with locations across Stratford, Oxford County, Cambridge, and Woodstock.
$50/person (incl. HST)
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Private Foraging Events
For: Groups (minimum 10 persons)When: June–NovemberPrivate foraging outings arranged for groups of at least ten people, scheduled mostly on weekdays. Contact Peter Blush directly by phone or email to book a custom trek.
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Gift Cards
For: AllGift cards toward foraging walks, available to purchase for others who want to join a guided wild-edibles outing.
Worth knowing.
- 01Walks cost $50 per person including HST and run approximately 2.5–3 hours, rain or shine.Source ↗
- 02Locations include Stratford, Oxford County, Cambridge, and Woodstock in southwestern Ontario.Source ↗
- 03Puck's Plenty was co-winner of Best Beverage at the 2012 and 2013 Savour Stratford Culinary Festival.Source ↗
- 04Private events require a minimum of 10 persons and are mostly scheduled on weekdays.Source ↗