Learn to hunt for morels and more with DNR’s wild mushroom clinics Updated Apr 01, 2021; Posted Apr 01, 2021 A handful of morels found during a spring mushroom hunt in May 2018. Photo by Emily Bingham | MLive.comPhoto by Emily Bingham | MLive.c Facebook Share LANSING, MICH. -- With spring mushroom season just around the corner, it’s time to learn some new foraging skills — or sharpen what you already know. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting three wild mushroom clinics this spring and summer, as part of its Outdoor Skills Academy classes. Hosted by outdoor enthusiasts Jill and Aaron Grenchik, participants will learn to identify a variety of Michigan’s edible wild mushrooms and pick up tips on where to start looking for these often-elusive forest treats.