The biodiversity among the mushrooms is particularly pronounced in the Müritz National Park.
The Müritz National Park is an exceptional location for mushrooms as it offers rich biodiversity and protects unique forest ecosystems. This region is home to diverse habitats such as wet moorlands, transitions to wetlands and structurally rich deciduous and mixed forests. This heterogeneity creates ideal conditions for a large variety of fungi.
Fungi are omnipresent and influence many areas of life. The shadowy realm of fungi hides many secrets. They have always been part of our diet, but they are also a great danger to our health. In winter and early spring, there are numerous species that have both fantastic abilities and can contribute to our health - vital mushrooms.
Traditional Chinese medicine has centuries of experience with mushrooms for the purpose of keeping the human body healthy and has a wealth of knowledge. This knowledge was largely lost in Europe. For some years now there have been both scientific and popular scientific efforts to revive and apply this knowledge.
This two-day course is intended to provide an insight into the fascinating world of mushrooms and an overview of the so-called medicinal mushrooms.
In order to draw attention to these connections and protect them, I organize courses that interest and motivate people through clear content and practical applications.
These are the following training courses in March 2026:
Day 1: 14.03.2026
Basics and fascination
The lecturer carefully introduces you to the world of mushrooms: How mushrooms are classified, which habitats they prefer and what safety rules apply when picking and eating them. Participants will learn how to safely identify mushrooms, which species are poisonous and which characteristics help sketches and photos.
In the afternoon, a small mushroom safari through local forests, meadows and damp biotopes is organized.
Day 2: 15.03.2026
Vital mushrooms - nature's powerhouses
The second day is dedicated to medicinal mushrooms, also known as medicinal and performance mushrooms.
Medicinal mushrooms can also be found in local forests, including species such as the butterfly tramet (Trametes versicolor) and the birch mushroom (Piptoporus betulinus). They can be used as food supplements or as a starting point for health research. When collecting them, the following applies: only identify them with certainty, harvest them carefully and respect the forest.
Practical parts show preparation methods: stirring powders into warm drinks, incorporating extracts into soups and soup bases, as well as simple dosages.
Participants taste self-dried mushroom pieces, teas and simple snacks while taking notes and asking questions.
Special features of the course
Safety aspects: Recognizing doppelganger species, correct handling of allergies and storage.
Practice-oriented: From the field to the plate - simple recipes that even laymen can make.
Sustainability: Respecting local mushroom species and responsible wild harvesting.
What began as a curious wonder develops into a well-founded understanding of how mushrooms can enrich our everyday lives - from health to taste. The course encourages further research, cooking and responsible handling of the fascinating realm of mushrooms.
This course is aimed at people interested in mushrooms, educators, teachers, parents, nature and landscape guides and mushroom experts. No previous knowledge is necessary; just an interest in nature and mushrooms.
You can pass on knowledge to interested people and get people of all ages excited about mushrooms in winter and spring. Whether to increase your own knowledge or to pass on mushroom knowledge to children, friends or groups - the course will enrich you.
The course costs € 65.00 per participant on 14.03.2026 and € 65.00 on 15.03.2026. The courses start at 9.00 am and end at 5.00 pm.
Participants must bring their own
Mushroom basket, knife, writing utensils, weather-appropriate excursion clothing, camera, existing mushroom books. Also your own fresh mushrooms!
Location: Steinmühle youth forest home in Carpin
Participants: min. 10
Venue: Steinmühle youth forest home in 17237 Carpin
Accommodation: 20 ,33 € per day in the Steinmühle
Meals: Breakfast, evening meal € 6.00* each, coffee € 6.00* in the Steinmühle, lunch € 10.00 (* incl. VAT)
Arrival: Pick-up from Neustrelitz train station is possible
Lecturer: Mrs. Veronika Weisheit, mushroom expert of the DGfM and the district of Rostock
Registration under: heike.brechler@gmail.com until 14.02.2026 Tel.:0151 17423838
