Mushroom Cultivation & Fungi Ecology

About this Course

Explore the hidden world of fungi in this beginner-friendly mushroom cultivation workshop. We grow gourmet and medicinal mushrooms using low-tech, low-cost methods that anyone can do at home.

Workshop content:
• Introduction to mycology and fungal ecology
• The role of mycelium in healthy soil systems
• Substrate preparation: straw, wood chips, coffee grounds, logs
• Inoculation techniques for oyster, shiitake, and lion's mane
• Fruiting chamber setup and humidity management
• Drying, storing, and cooking your harvest
• Medicinal mushrooms: reishi, chaga, turkey tail

Every participant will inoculate their own mushroom grow kit to take home.