Learn how to grow your own mushrooms in this hands-on workshop! We’ll guide you through the process of inoculating hardwood logs with mushroom spawn and teach you everything you need to know about setting up and caring for your log at home. By the end of the day, you’ll have your own prepared log to take home and the skills to grow fresh mushrooms year after year.
Dates: Saturday, January 25, 2025 or Saturday, February 8, 2025 (rollover or in case of weather)
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Tyee Arts & Education Center, Mount Vernon, WA
Join us for a Beginner-friendly mycology Workshop
Registration is $85 per person.
Schedule
10:00 AM – Arrival & Orientation
Gather at the Tyee Arts & Education Center, meet your instructors, and get an overview of the day.10:15 AM – The Science of Fungi
Learn the basics of mushroom biology, the types of mushrooms suited for log cultivation, and how to select the right log.10:45 AM – Tools & Techniques
Watch a step-by-step demonstration of how to inoculate logs using the right tools and methods.11:30 AM – Log Inoculation: Guided Practice
Work hands-on to inoculate your own hardwood log, with support from your instructors.12:45 PM – Log Care & Harvesting Tips
Learn how to care for your log to ensure successful mushroom growth, including placement, watering, and harvesting.1:15 PM – Reflection & Q&A
Wrap up the workshop with time for questions and connecting with other participants.2:00 PM – Workshop Concludes
Take your inoculated log home and start your mushroom-growing journey!
What to Expect
Hands-On Practice: Learn step-by-step how to inoculate hardwood logs with mushroom spawn, using tools and techniques provided during the workshop.
Take-Home Log: Each participant will prepare and leave with their own mushroom log, ready to grow at home.
Expert Instruction: Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process and answer all your questions.
Beginner-Friendly Learning: No prior experience is necessary—this workshop is designed for anyone interested in growing mushrooms.
Community Atmosphere: Connect with fellow participants who share an interest in fungi and the natural world.
Care Instructions: Get practical tips on where to place your log, how to water it, and when to expect your first harvest.
Workshop Details
What to Bring
Lunch and Drinks: Please bring your own lunch and any beverages you’d like for the day.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing: Dress for the season and plan to spend time outdoors or in a covered space. Layers and sturdy shoes are recommended.
Notebook (Optional): Bring a notebook and pen if you’d like to take notes.
What is Provided
All Materials: Hardwood logs, mushroom spawn, and all tools required for log inoculation.
Expert Instruction: Step-by-step guidance from knowledgeable instructors.
Your Take-Home Log: A fully inoculated log, ready to grow mushrooms at home.
Get ready to dig in and take home everything you need to start your mushroom-growing journey!
Meet Your Guides
Matt Hale is a mycologist and naturalist from the Skykomish Valley of Washington State. His lifelong passion for wilderness, plants, and fungi led him to studying at Alderleaf Wilderness College where he graduated in 2015 with Permaculture Design and CyberTracker Level II certificates. Over the last 10 years, in addition to teaching wilderness skills to youth and guiding wilderness therapy trips, Matt owned and operated a farm and forage business in Sedro-Woolley.
Ansley Roberts is an Appalachian-born, desert-grown kid with more tree sap running through her veins than blood. She apprenticed with Ariella Daly of Honey Bee Wild in beekeeping, dreamwork, and goddess study as well as in wilderness ceremonial leadership with Cascadia Quest. As a trained herbalist, wilderness rites of passage guide, and dreamtender, Ansley has the great honor and joy of leading others to their belonging on this earth and to the stories in their bones.
Join us for a Beginner-friendly mycology Workshop
Registration is $85 per person.
Nature education should be available to all people regardless of financial status. If finances are a deterrent and you feel called to join us, please Contact Us directly about our Sliding Scale Pricing or other opportunities to make our classes more accessible for you.