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Mushroom Abundance with James Gibson

Event Details

Time: June 3, 2017 from 9am to 4pm
Location: Northey St City Farm
Street: 16 Victoria St
City/Town: Windsor
Website or Map: https://www.eventbrite.com.au…
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: NSCF
Latest Activity: Apr 3, 2017

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Event Description

Sat. 3 June 2017

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Northey Street City Farm

16 Victoria Street

Windsor

Join us as we venture down the rabbit hole of Mushroom culture and cultivation! We will explore the many applications of Fungi in the Permaculture system, and the implications they can have for personal, social and planetary health.
This 6 hour workshop will cover:
-Biology and life cycles
-Methods of home cultivation
-Identification and cloning of wild species
-Incorporating mushrooms into permaculture design
-Basics of the mushroom Laboratory equipment and techniques
-Spores and spawn
-Grow room parameters
-Mycofiltration and remediation

There are so many paths to take in your journey through this relatively 'unexplored mega-science'. Join James to learn the fundamental skills needed to get you started.

Bio:

James Gibson runs Mushroom Abundance, a small business dedicated to inspiring others to incorporate the philosophy and practice of mushroom cultivation in their communities. His own journey with mushroom cultivation began 2 years ago, and it ignited a passion that drives him to learn and grow every day.

Cost: $85/$65 Health Care Card Holder + Booking Fee.

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