Instructor Zach Mermel returns to teach the basics of mushroom cultivation in the “Food from Wood: Growing Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips” from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
Instructor Zach Mermel returns to teach the basics of mushroom cultivation in the “Food from Wood: Growing Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips” from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village.
By teaming with certain fungi, you can turn that pesky plant problem into an edible solution. A wonder drug or just darn tasty, the humble mushroom belongs to a kingdom seldom explored. Mushrooms are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and nutrition with the bonus of being “easy to grow.” Their health benefits are well known, and their ecological advantages are just now being fully realized.
Learn basic fungal biology and how fungal mycelium colonizes different materials, particularly wooden logs, stumps, and wood chips. You’ll also discover the specific health benefits of different edible and medicinal fungi in Hawaii.
Course fees are $65 for non-members and $60 for VAC members, plus a $15 fee, inclusive of supplies. Each participant will leave with a shiitake mushroom log kit, as well as a King Stropharia mushroom kit. Participants will meet at VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village for an interactive slideshow, followed by a hands-on segment. A lunch break is set from noon-1 p.m. For more information and to register for the workshop, please call 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus is located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road in Volcano Village. Please visit www.volcanoartcenter.org for more information.
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