
Instructors
Michael Karns
St. Paul, MN

Michael began his fascination with the natural world as a child captivated by birds. He discovered foraging as a teenager while birding on his family’s 40 wooded acres in north central Arkansas. Since those humble beginnings collecting puffballs, wood-ear, and warblers for his life-list… his passion for great food, and a slightly obsessive compulsion for learning have led him to delve deeper into mycology, ornithology, and all the delicious, and captivating treasures the forest has to offer.
Michael is a member of the North American Mycological Association (NAMA), the Minnesota Mycological Association (MMS), as well as a certified mycological identification expert in the area of food service, and sourcing.
Current Courses Offered by Michael Karns

Discovering the Language of Birds
Instructors:
Michael Karns
We call them songs, but in reality, those sweet bird chirps and calls are more than a happy little…
Fri, Jun 9th, 2023
8am-3pm
8am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sat, Jun 10th, 2023
8am-3pm
8am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns

Mushroom & Fungi Intro
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Join us on the North Shore and in the Superior National Forest as summer wanes and the seasonal…
Sat, Aug 12th, 2023
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sun, Aug 13th, 2023
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns
Sat, Aug 19th, 2023
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns

Mushroom & Fungi: A Closer Look
Instructors:
Michael Karns
If you've scratched the surface of mushroom identification, you probably have realized…
Sun, Aug 20th, 2023
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns

Spring Birding on the North Shore
Instructors:
Michael Karns
Spring offers excellent birding opportunities on the North Shore. With the arrival of warblers and…
Sat, Jun 3rd, 2023
7am-3pm
7am-3pm
Instructor:
Michael Karns

Untamed Mushrooms: A Walk in the Woods & Cooking Exploration
Stepping into nature, you’re surrounded by edible wild foods—if you know where to look.…
Fri, Aug 25th, 2023 – Sat, Aug 26th, 2023
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Sat, Sep 9th, 2023 – Sun, Sep 10th, 2023
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm
Day 1: 9am-5pm; Day 2: 9am-1:30pm