Fungi as Recyclers: Grow Mushrooms on Common Household Waste

Learn to grow mushrooms on coffee grounds and other household waste, and take home your own mushroom growing kit!
About this Event

Mushrooms are nature’s master recyclers. Without fungi, the planet would be buried under undecomposed organic matter, and the rich, fertile soils that support life would never form.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the fascinating lifecycle of fungi and discover how mushrooms transform everyday waste into nutritious food. We'll show you how to build a simple growing system using common household materials such as used tea leaves and coffee grounds.

Designed for beginners, the workshop covers:

• The lifecycle of fungi and their vital role in natural ecosystems
• The conditions mushrooms need to thrive at each stage of growth
• Common sources of contamination and how to prevent them
• Simple techniques for growing mushrooms at home using recycled materials

You'll also make and take home your own mushroom-growing kit, created from recycled tea and coffee waste so you can continue growing delicious mushrooms at home.