Spring/Summer 2026 Mushroom Classes + Events

Check out these upcoming events and classes on mushroom identification, cultivation, edibility, cooking, and more. Some of these events are held at our warehouse in Grand Rapids, or our farm in Saranac/Ionia, as well as libraries, garden clubs, schools, and more around West Michigan and the Lansing area.
Contact us to schedule a mushroom class for your own group or organization.
 



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Introductory Cultivation Course
Sunday, March 22nd- 1:00-3:30pm
Mycophile's Garden - Ionia, MI

This 2.5 class will cover the basics of mushroom growing, with a focus on how to grow your own mushrooms in your yard, garden, garage, or basement. 

All participants will receive their own mushroom grow kit at the class.


More Info HERE

Wild Mushroom Identification

Thursday, April 9th 1:00-2:00 PM
Ravenna Branch of Muskegon County Library

Free and Open to the Public
This 1-hour intro to identifying mushrooms will is a condensed version of our longer classes. 

I will focus tips and tricks, dispelling common misunderstandings, and the best resources for learning more about this expansive subject on our own!

More Info HERE

 

Wild Mushroom Identification

Thursday, April 16th 6:00-7:30 PM
 Tamarack Library - Lakeview, MI

Free and Open to the Public
This 1.5 hour intro to identifying mushrooms will is a condensed version of our longer classes. 

I will focus tips and tricks, dispelling common misunderstandings, and the best resources for learning more about this expansive subject on our own!

Wild Mushroom Identification
Sunday, April 19th 1:00-3:30pm
Mycophile's Garden - Grand Rapids, MI

This introduction to identifying wild mushrooms in Michigan will focus on providing you with the best resources to learn more on your own.

We'll discuss key features of mushrooms, associated terminology, and how to best use mushroom field guides.

More Info HERE

Free Outdoor Cultivation Class at the farm

Sunday, May 17th 1:00-5:00pm
Mycophiles Garden - Ionia, MI

Join us for a free hands-on class, build a winecap bed, make an oyster mushroom kit, ask all your fungus questions, and take home some mushroom compost!

More Info HERE

Interested in hosting a presentation on Mushroom eating, growing, hunting, or science?

I've been fortunate to give presentations to thousands of people over the last few years.

Contact me if interested in arranging a presentation for a club, group, school, or business.

Email: [email protected]