Book a morel picking seminar with Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams, five-time National Morel Picking Champion, is now booking his 90-minute educational morel picking seminar for spring 2025.

The seminars include the how, where, when, and why. Plus morel picking stories and folklore from his 70 years of picking.

Williams only does seminars in the spring: March, April, and May.

The seminars have been going over very well. Mostly libraries, you can read the directors' comments below. You’re more than welcome to reach out to any of the directors and get their assessments of the picking presentations. It’s for people who love the outdoors.

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With travel, meals, and rooms, Williams' fee is $600. His calendar is filling up fast.

Contact Anthony Williams at 231-758-0387 and [email protected].

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​Read what librarians are saying below:

• “Fantastic turnout….they loved it” - Andrea Graham Director Mt. Pleasant Veterans Memorial Library
• “Everyone loved it, thank you so much” - Donna Jensen Director Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
• "Anthony was perfectly great, talking to us about his wonderful morel history and insights" - Joani Braun,Elk Rapids Library
• "Mr. Williams did a fantastic program on morel hunting that our patrons loved” - Betsy Meyers, Traverse Area District Library
• “It was fantastic…a great blend of information, comedic stories, and tips/tricks” - Ryan DeCoster, Director Charlevoix Public Library
• “Munising would love an encore of your morel seminar” - Lisa Cromwell, Director Munising Library
• “Everyone loved it!” - Donna Jensen,  Director Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
• “Thank you for sharing your passion for morel hunting. The Audience loved you!” - Jeanette Marks, Director Bay City Sage Library
• “His passion and respect for nature was captivating…his storytelling lecture style took listeners into the woods on a morel hunting expedition” - Angela Kellogg Harrison District Library 
• "We've received many compliments about the program" - Evelyn Gathu, Crystal Falls Public Library Director
• "It was GREAT. ...your casual style of presenting is a nice change of pace from staring at a powerpoint. The audience interaction was very natural. You did a great job delivering a "get out there and explore" message  It was inspiring. Thank you for everything."
• Aaron Nemec Adult Services Librarian Boyne District Library
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• " Thank you for coming out to Big Rapids! I really enjoyed listening to you speak and heard a lot of compliments from the audience. We would love to have you back in the future for a program."
•  Lauren Perkins Director Big Rapids Library
• "You did a great job! Shared helpful information and we were all highly entertained." ….Rosemary Rokita Mesick Mushroom Festival
• ……."that was amazing!  They loved the program!"
• Pamela Feutz  Adult Services Tamarack District Library Lake City
• "Everyone loved it!  It was a great program! Thank you so much."
• Donna Jensen Library Director Trenton Veterans Memorial Library
• ……."they absolutely loved your presentation,  many are much more interested in mushroom picking because of you. I personally loved your stories and tips on finding morels….. We would absolutely love to have you back"….Andrea Schumacher Library Director Harbor Beach


• …."it was wonderful to see folks come out…. you certainly did a great job -- you are an outdoor storyteller -- I could see the woods and nature as you described your hike.”….Lise Mitchell, Library Director Grand Ledge Area District Library
• "It was a pleasure …… the audience was captivated by your stories…...come back next year and present again, we would love to have you." Marlies Sherwood Marketing and Events Coordinator Spring Lake District Library


• "Thanks again for your presentation on Saturday. I’m really pleased with the attendance, and received lots of positive feedback from both staff and patrons. We’d be glad to host you again"….David Miller, Library director, Glen Lake Community Library
• "Everyone had a great time. Your presentation was informative and we loved your humor"….Cheryl Wagner, Adult Programming Harrison District Library, Pere Marquette District Library
• "It was Awesome!! Would love to have you back again"……Krista K. Vincent Director Pitman District Library
• “Thanks for a fun evening. Very interesting and informative!”……Cyndie Liberman, program director Charlevoix Christ Episcopal Church
• “Everyone enjoyed the program, the feedback was all positive. You are a great storyteller…..a very popular program and a full house!! Thanks so much.” …..Jami Crowley Director CDL Perry & New Lothrop Library 
• “Wonderful program……it was an enormous success. I’ve never seen adults so excited about mushroom hunting!….Kelsey Rutkowski….Director Indian River Library