Upcoming Mushroom Events & Classes


Check out these upcoming mushroom classes at libraries, breweries, nature centers, and more. Many are free and open to the public, though some more detailed or lengthy classes may require a fee.


longer, more detailed classes at our Grand Rapids facility begin in October, additional info and registration at the bottom of this page.

Wild Mushroom Identification @ Caledonia Library

Tuesday July 23rd 6:30 pm
Free and open to the public

More Info HERE

Wild Mushroom Identification @ Cascade Library

Monday July 29th 6:30 pm
Free and Open to the public

More info HERE
Why Mushrooms?
A brief presentation on the value fungi can have in our lives and the environment.
Nature Night @ Speciation Cellars
Thursday 8/15 6:00-9:00
         I'm thrilled to return to Speciation Cellars to give my favorite presentation. We'll talk about all the cool things mushrooms can do for our health, our planet, and their application in various industrial and scientific uses.  Bring any and all fungus related question you may have as  we should have time for extensive Q&A after the presentation.
We will have fresh mushrooms, mushroom jerky, tinctures, grow kits, and more for sale at the event.
More InfoSoon

Fungus: Friend, Food, and Medicine

Montague Garden Club

Tuesday, September 17th 6:00-7:00 

A brief introduction to edible mushrooms. We will discuss how to eat, cook with, and grow your own mushrooms.
As well as an introduction to identifying wild mushrooms; with a focus on providing resources to learn more on your own.


More info Coming Soon!     
Wild Mushroom Identification Class and Walk
Blandford Nature Center
Saturday September 21st 1:00-3:30
This Class will Include a 1 hour  lecture style presentation  covering some basics and resources, followed by a 1.5 hour guided      mushroom hunt. Tickets will be available through the Nature Center  website soon.


More info Coming Soon!     

Fungus: Friend, Food, and Medicine
Holland Farmers Market
Saturday, September 28th

A brief introduction to edible mushrooms. We will discuss how to eat, cook with, and grow your own mushrooms.
As well as an introduction to identifying wild mushrooms; with a focus on providing resources to learn more on your own.  

More info Coming Soon!     
Mushroom Cultivation Class
Eaton County Conservation District
Wednesday October 16th  6:00 pm

More info Coming Soon!     

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]

Upcoming Classes at our Grand Rapids Facility

The classes listed below are longer and more detailed than those offered at other locations.
Our small warehouse space in Grand Rapids Southwest side houses our packaging and distribution hub and small mushroom production space allowing us to better demonstrate our processes and offering us more time for detailed explanations and Q & A.

Click on an event below for details and tickets.

More dates to be announced for Winter 2025 in the coming months.