Badge Excursions

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This special excursion event is tailored to obtain the BTC's Beaver Valley Mushroom Hunter Badge. 

The group will rendezvous at one of the designated parking areas and complete a 10-15 kilometre section of the main Bruce Trail to hunt mushrooms together. Our guide will navigate the trail and catalogue the mushrooms located throughout, providing identification and insight into each specimen discovered (i.e., edibility, uses, distinguishing properties, etc.). 

BTC Beaver Valley Section Map

Note: Personal information (mailing address) will need to be provided so that Badges can be mailed to participants. 

Difficulty: Moderate

Some difficult terrain possible, on trails that are established and regularly maintained. Blood Sacrifices to the Mosquito Horde are mostly optional, depending on precautions taken. Local critters are generally tolerant of visitors, with only mild abuse occasionally shouted from the treetops.

While the goal of these excursions is to hunt mushrooms, harvesting specimens discovered will not be permitted per the Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club's regulations. Instead, the objective is to locate, identify and catalogue our findings in order to qualify for and obtain the Club's Mushroom Hunter Badge.

GENERAL GEAR

• Sturdy Hiking Boots
• Water Bladder/Bottle
• Sun Protection
• Mosquito/Tick Protection
• Light Lunch of Your Choice
• Snacks

Everyone is different in terms of what gear will be essential in ensuring their comfort under the conditions that may be encountered in wild spaces, so we've included some optional but recommended gear to consider by season.

RECOMMENDED GEAR BY SEASON

All Seasons:

• Trekking Poles
• Gaiters

Spring:

• Rain Coat/Poncho

Summer:

• Extra Water (2-3L total)
• Rain Coat/Poncho

Fall:

• Rain Coat/Poncho

Winter:

• Warm Layers
• Warm Gloves
• Crampons