Fall/Winter 2025/26 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.
 

Fungus: Food, Friend, and Medicine  - Sold Out

Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Mycophile's Farm - Ionia, MI

This class covers the use of mushrooms as  food, medicine, and in spiritual practices  from ancient times to the modern era.

We'll discuss the most recent medical science regarding mushrooms, as well as tips and tricks for incorporating them into your diet.
 
Followed by a vegetarian mushroom meal and plenty of Q&A. It's my favorite class to teach and I'd be honored to have you!

More Info HERE

Cooking With Mushrooms

Oher Lifelong Learning Institute - Aquinas College
Monday, January 26th 1:00-3:30 

I'm thrilled to return to OLLI with Jess to speak about cooking, eating, and nutrition of mushrooms.

We'll be preparing a few small mushroom dishes to sample with the class.

This class is for OLLI members only, learn more about here:
More Info Here

Wild Mushroom Identification Class

Saturday February 21st 11:00am-Noon
Saugutuck-Douglas Library

Free and Open to the Publice
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

Commercial Cultivation Course

Sunday February 22nd 1:00-6:00 pm
Mycophile's Farm - Ionia, MI

Interested in growing mushrooms indoors, year-round for personal or commercial use?

This 5 hour intensive workshop skips the fluff and will supply you with the tools, techniques, and resources to grow mushrooms consistently and in bulk.

More Info HERE

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
Sunday, April 5th 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

Wild Mushroom Identification

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

Free and Open to the Publice
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

 

Fungus: Food, Friend, and Medicine

Sunday, April 19th 1:00-6:00pm
Mycophile's Farm - Ionia, MI

This class covers the use of mushrooms as  food, medicine, and in spiritual practices  from ancient times to the modern era.

We'll discuss the most recent medical science regarding mushrooms, as well as tips and tricks for incorporating them into your diet.
 
Followed by a vegetarian mushroom meal and plenty of Q&A. It's my favorite class to teach and I'd be honored to have you!

More Info HERE

Wild Mushroom Identification

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

Free and Open to the Publice
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!

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]