Join small scale mushroom cultivation expert Tom Nagy of River City Mushrooms as he introduces you to the world of foraging for wild edible and medicinal mushrooms in Manitoba.
During this program, you will learn the fundamental skills necessary for confidently differentiating between and identifying species of fungi that can be found growing in a variety of habitat types throughout the province.
Numerous common and beginner-friendly edible and medicinal mushroom species will also be highlighted and analyzed in detail, including which season they appear and ideas for how to cook and preserve your harvest.
A copy of the presentation material, as well as additional resources and sources of information, will be provided to participants.
Biography:
Tom Nagy is a restoration ecologist with a passion for botany,sustainable agriculture, and mycology. Tom has experience working as a field botanist, environmental consultant and as an operations manager for a certified organic farm. In 2018 Tom began River City Mushrooms; a small-scale mycological interest project based in Winnipeg that focuses on cultivating an appreciation for edible and medicinal fungi as well as supplying the knowledge and tools necessary for a new generation of mushroom growing enthusiasts to flourish. Tom continues to advocate for a greater understanding of how we perceive, understand and develop relationships with the natural world by writing informative articles and conducting engaging public programs discussing native plant communities, organic agriculture, mushroom cultivation and wild foraging.
We are excited to announce that we are a licensed venue! Feel free to head over to The Village Square and purchase an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from The Square Bar to bring into the studio!
Date & Time: July 14 @ 6:00 PM
Duration: 2 Hours
*No cancellations or refunds will be taken two weeks prior to the workshop date*
If the minimum number of ticket sales has not been reached, we will contact you to reschedule.
