About us
We bring you to the forest
At Wyldforest, we have a deep love for the outdoors. We're a team of passionate nature enthusiasts led by Kai, Tobias and Fabian, together with many experts who've spent years exploring and studying the forests of the world.
From the forests of California to the meadows of the Pacific Northwest, we guide you through some of America's most stunning natural spaces.
Each of us brings our own skills and knowledge, especially when it comes to wild mushrooms, edible plants and the secrets of the woods. Inspired by the spirit of American pioneers who embraced adventure and freedom, we're blazing new trails in nature exploration and creating tours that immerse you in the wild.
With Wyldforest, you won't just walk through nature, you'll experience it. We venture into the wilderness as strangers and return with unforgettable memories and new friendships.
Fabian, Kai and Tobias
How Wyldforest started
Like so many startups, our story began with friends and their passion. From Fabian's love of nature and Tobias' passion for good food, the idea of Wyldforest was born. We wanted to make the forest accessible to people and bring it home to our customers. Over time, it became clear that bringing the forest home wasn't so easy.
The colors, smells and tastes of nature, the full sensory experience, can't be packaged. So we stopped bringing the forest to you and started bringing you to the forest.
That was the idea for our first mushroom tour, and it wasn't the last. Together with our CEO Kai, we create nature experiences across the USA that connect people with the beauty of America's landscapes.
Our team
Together as guests in the forest
We couldn't reconnect city dwellers with nature on our own. Over the past years we've grown a team of guides and an office crew who make every tour happen.
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Real Wyldforest experts
Every guide brings their own personality and stories, and a love for the local forest.
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Out every weekend
We spend our weekends outdoors with you, in small groups and at an easy pace.
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A team behind the scenes
Dates, permits, weather checks and fast replies to your emails. Write to us at contact@wyldforest.com.
Verified reviews
Rated 4.9 by foragers coast to coast
“The event surpassed all our expectations… John was super well spoken, kind and very experienced.”
Michael & Michelle · Ann Arbor, MI✓ verified
“It was pouring rain, and we still had a great time. He has so much knowledge and patience.”
Chrissy · Redding, CT✓ verified
“So much fun looking for mushrooms. We learned so much! Loved that it wasn’t a set hiking trail, we kind of just explored the forest.”
Cathy · Seattle, WA✓ verified
“Alex was knowledgeable, approachable, and offered a fresh citizen-science perspective… The workshop was hands-on, beginner-friendly, and fun.”
Julia · Philadelphia, PA✓ verified
“Andrea was very knowledgeable about both mushrooms and also plants, shrubs and trees. The tour moved at a lovely pace leaving plenty of time to look, ask questions and learn.”
Michelle · Cleveland, OH✓ verified
“This was such a cool class!! Dan was a great guide and super knowledgeable. We found so much shrimp of the woods mushrooms and learned about many others.”
Amy S · Pittsburgh, PA✓ verified
“He broke things down into structure, patterns, and environment in a way that made everything feel approachable instead of overwhelming… I walked away not only with information, but with a completely different way of looking at the forest.”
RubyD · Asheville, NC✓ verified
“We had a terrific experience learning more about wild mushrooms. Weather was perfect. Duration and distance were just right. I would definitely recommend!”
Gloria S. · Atlanta, GA✓ verified
“Gabrielle was very knowledgeable and easygoing.”
RaeRae · Atlanta, GA✓ verified
“Sarah, our mushroom hunt leader was very knowledgeable about most of the shrooms and plants dotted across this area. We were able to find several locations of oysters.”
M. Kim · Portland, OR✓ verified
“Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about foraging… As a bonus, we were actually able to find several mushrooms, including morels.”
Saul, Carlo, Julia & Elizabeth · Ann Arbor, MI✓ verified
“I had a great time! The staff was knowledgeable and it was a lot of fun. Learned lots about the forest and came home with lots of tasty treats.”
Steve L · Cleveland, OH✓ verified
“We enjoyed the mushroom hunt. I learned a lot and saw some cool fungi. Our guide, Chris, was very passionate about the mushrooms and it was an educational trip.”
Winter · Seattle, WA✓ verified