About this Event
DESCRIPTION
Explore the fascinating world of fungi cultivation with our comprehensive class that covers everything from mycelium to mature mushrooms. Guest instructor Ben Jaffe will begin with a lecture on mushroom life cycles and biology, then we'll move on to the practicalities, tackling both home cultivation using simple DIY methods and more advanced techniques for larger-scale operations. The highlight? You'll get hands-on experience creating your own Blue Oyster grow block to nurture at home. Each 90-minute session is designed to include a 45-minute informative talk, followed by interactive mushroom spawning and a Q&A. Plus, take the opportunity to cultivate home-grown mushrooms with discounted MarrowStone Mushroom grow kits.
Due to the high demand of this workshop, we are offering two identical sessions, choose the one that works best for you.
This workshop is intended for those age 13+.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Ben Jaffe has been cultivating mushrooms for almost 12 years now. He started at home using a canner doing PF tek, and now runs MarrowStone Mushrooms where they grow nearly 800lbs of gourmet mushrooms a year. He's grown mushrooms using a variety of DIY techniques and even at our current scale, he believes, and teachs under the premise that mushrooms can be grown for cheap or for free with enough ingenuity and dedication to the craft. Fungi are amazing organisms and we still have so much to know. The more people we have experimenting in the mycological sphere, the quicker our community can learn from each others breakthroughs and observations.
PRICING
We strive to create accessible learning and connection opportunities for our whole community.
Price: $22
Community Supported Price: $15
Community Supporter Price: $30 (Helps provide reduced-price tickets but and contributes to the overall success of our workshop program)
All workshop participants are required to register.
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Oxbow is open rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather (lightning, high winds, wildfire smoke, or flooding conditions that make it unsafe for visitors).
We are currently in fire season and may have increased levels of smoke. If the smoke reaches a point of being unsafe for staff and visitors we will close our site. All closures will be posted on our website and social media, please check daily for updates during severe weather.
*Note to registrants: If we cancel an event you will be notified via email when the decision to close is made.
Accessibility
Oxbow offers accessible parking and restroom facilities. For more details about our amenities or if you have specific accessibility concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Nicole at [email protected]. We're here to assist you!
What to wear and bring
The terrain around Oxbow is uneven; we recommend wearing sturdy shoes or boots. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk and explore! For food, beverage, and Farm Stand purchases, we accept all major credit cards, cash and Apple Pay.
Come camera-ready for all the opportunities to document your memories at Oxbow and use the gorgeous backdrop scenery of an organic farm in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Health & Safety information
- Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are prohibited.
- With the exception of service animals, dogs are not permitted anywhere on Oxbow grounds, including in the parking area. Please leave your furry friends at home!
- Observe all posted signage indicating which areas are for visitors. If you come across an unmarked area, please, do not enter.
- Do not enter tunnels or harvest anywhere unless invited to by Oxbow staff.
- Be mindful that we have Honey Buckets for visitor bathroom use. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, 10819 Carnation Duvall Road Northeast, Carnation, United States
USD 15.00 to USD 30.00