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Mushroom Cultivation and Fungal Restoration Workshop

  • The Rewild Project CIC Kensley Sheds, Speeh House Road Coleford GL16 7EL United Kingdom (map)

We are delighted to invite you to a Mushroom Cultivation and Fungal Restoration workshop with James Scriven

As part of the Rewild Project's Edible Forestry month, we are hosting a series of workshops designed to lift your spirits and skills!

The Rewild Project CIC is a non-profit, so all fees from workshop ticket sales go directly back into the organisation to help fund the amazing work we do!

We have a limited number of subsidised tickets available for those on low income, so please be mindful of this when selecting your ticket price. And if you would like to give more, you can give a donation on the day.

Workshops are aimed at adults, 18+ but we can make exceptions on a case by case basis.

This workshop is part of the Edible Forest Skills Project and is subsidised by the Foresters’ Forest Landscape Partnership Scheme.

Scroll on down to discover what we will be doing on the day, or click on the ticket link to be directed to the Eventbrite page to find out more and get your tickets!

This workshop will cover:

  • Introduction to growing mushrooms in a woodland.

  • An insight into the outdoor methods of cultivation.

  • Exploring mycorestoration techniques and their role in conservation and rewilding.

  • Foray and Talk on woodland ecology, fungi, conservation

  • Lecture/Talk on Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation

  • Two practical sessions on: Outdoor mushroom beds & log inoculation

  • Guided instruction and advice.

We will provide:

  • Relaxed and fun instruction.

  • A log for inoculation.

  • All tools and materials.

  • A covered area incase of rain

  • A fire to keep warm.

  • Refreshments .

What to bring:

  • Packed lunch.

  • Suitable clothing.