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: Friend, Food, and Medicine @ Camp Compost 

 August 15-17 Central Lake, MI

Camp Compost is a weekend convention of soil nerd, compost and gardening freaks and aficionados and more. With a whole bunch of speaker and presentations it's an excellent opportunity to learn and connect with similar folks, while also getting away to camp in the norther reaches of the Lower Peninsula.

I'm thrilled to provide this brief introduction to the role of fungi in human development and medicine, both ancient and modern.

From antibiotics to food to remediation of toxic industrial pollutants, fungi are the most underappreciated kingdom of life. Creating our soils, fermenting our foods, bolstering human immunity, and worshipped since ancient times for their potential spiritual significance and mystery.



More Info Here
Introductory Cultivation Course
Sunday, October 26th - 1:00-3:30pm
Mycophile's Garden - Grand Rapids, 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, November 9th 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

Commercial Cultivation Course

Sunday November 23rd 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

Fungus: Food, Friend, and Medicine

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

Introductory Cultivation Course
Sunday, February 1st - 1:00-3:30pm
Mycophile's Garden - Grand Rapids, 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

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
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

Fungus: Food, Friend, and Medicine

Sunday, April 19th, 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

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]