Wild food, mushroom adventures, and a life lived a little off-trail — welcome to Gentleman Forager.
I'm Mike Kempenich — founder of Gentleman Forager, lifelong forager, professional mushroom cultivator, and educator.
I’ve taught mushroom identification for over a decade, including at the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin, while working with chefs, foragers, and wild food lovers across the Upper Midwest. I also created Headwater, a line of functional mushroom beverages blending tradition with wellness.
Here on YouTube, you’ll find wild food videos — mushroom hunts, field guides, foraging adventures, original music, and life close to the land.
Gentleman Forager also hosts events like Shroomapalooza and the Black Morel Hootenanny, where wild food meets music, laughter, and muddy boots.
🌿 Learn more: www.gentlemanforager.com/
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