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From Mycelium to Mushrooms: Oyster Grow Kit Workshop
About this Event
Join The Mushroom Smith for a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of fungi and assemble your own oyster mushroom grow kit to take home. This session is designed for total beginners — practical, fun, and focused on growing mushrooms at home.
What you’ll learn:
- A quick introduction to fungi + the sustainability angle
- How oyster mushrooms grow (life cycle + timelines)
- How to care for your kit (humidity, light, airflow)
- Troubleshooting: common issues and how to fix them
What you’ll do:
- You’ll assemble and label a small oyster grow kit during the workshop, then take it home with a simple guide so you can continue the process yourself.
What’s included:
- All materials to build one oyster mushroom grow kit
- Take-home care guide
- Live guidance + Q&A
Who it’s for:
- Beginners (no prior experience needed)
- People curious about sustainable food / DIY growing
- Anyone who wants a practical project they can continue at home
Important safety note
This workshop focuses on growing oyster mushrooms and does not teach edible mushroom identification or foraging for eating.
The event is on Level 2, Meeting Room One.
Cost: $10