Join us at Growing Mushrooms 101! A Ecofest Workshop on Sat Apr 05 2025 at Auckland Botanic Gardens. Learn the basics of cultivating your own mushrooms in this hands-on workshop. Discover the fascinating world of fungi and how to grow them sustainably at home. This event is perfect for beginners looking to explore the world of mushroom cultivation. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and learn a new skill!
The workshop will cover a bit of basic knowledge about Fungal biology and the different approaches to growing mushrooms at home. We will also do some hands on mahi like taking a spore print; then at the end of the workshop you will get to set up and take home a mini Phoenix Oyster grow kit of your own. By the end of this experience you should have all the knowledge you need to take your first steps as a Mushroom Cultivator.
This event is part of EcoFest, an annual month-long festival taking place Saturday 22 March – Tuesday 22 April 2025. EcoMatters, Kaipātiki Project, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust are teaming up to collectively showcase all that Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer in the sustainability space. Visit ecofest.org.nz and join us!
