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Instructor: Ezlyh Gutierrez & Scout DoleWhen: Saturday, January 17, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:40 p.m.
Where: Yarborough Branch, Austin Public Library
Cost: Free with RSVP
Discover how nature and knowledge intertwine in this hands-on workshop where we turn old books into living mushroom experiement! Hosted by the Central Texas Mycological Society, this experience celebrates the Roots & Wings Festival’s themes of growth, transformation, and deep connection to the natural world.
Participants will learn the basics of mushroom cultivation and explore how lignin-rich materials like recycled books can become nutrient-rich substrates for gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. We'll dive into the science of fungi, the art of upcycling, and the surprising ways mushrooms help restore ecosystems while feeding people.
Bring a worn-out paperback or choose from our donated stash, and leave with a mycelium-inoculated book that’s ready to grow. It’s a poetic reminder that from every ending, like the last page of a book, comes a new beginning. Perfect for all ages and curious minds ready to root deeper into sustainability and wing their way into the magical world of fungi.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr,Austin, Texas, United States
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