Past Events-2019

Presentations,Workshops & Events

CANCELLED Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your home

Hosted by Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your home. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, and information on the equipment and techniques to create the right conditions to grow mushrooms.

Akesi Farms, Alberta

$50

December 7, 2019 | 1 PM

Facilitator: Tara/Meghan

Destination Rural Alberta

Hosted by Destination Rural Alberta

Conference focused on developing rural tourism in Alberta.

Best Western Sunrise Inn and Suites, Stony Plain, Alberta

~$150

November 25-26, 2019

Attendee: Meghan

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your home

Hosted by Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your home. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, and information on the equipment and techniques to create the right conditions to grow mushrooms.

3402 8 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta (Classroom)

$50

October 20, 2019 | 1 PM

Facilitator: Tara

Movie Screening: Film The Biggest Little Farm

Hosted by Mountain View Film Group

Mayfair Cinema 4910 – 50 Ave, Olds, Alberta

$10 for adults | $5 for students (Cash, rush seating)

 

September 15, 2019 | 11:30AM and 3PM

Attendee: Meghan Vesey

Wildwood Community Harvest Festival

Hosted by Wildwood Community

4411 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta

 

September 8, 2019 | 1 PM – 4 PM

Exhibitor: Meghan Vesey

Alberta Open Farm Days

Hosted by Akesi Farms

Akesi Farms

Free

August 17-18, 2019 | 10 AM – 5 PM

Hosts: Meghan and Kwesi

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard

Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.

Akesi Farms, Alberta

$50

June 8, 2019 | 1 PM

Facilitator: Meghan

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard

Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.

Akesi Farms, Alberta

$50

June 8, 2019 | 1 PM

Facilitator: Meghan

Tour – Akesi Farms (~1.5 hours)

Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo

Join us as we walk around Akesi Farms to see various ways mushrooms can be grown in your yard. Get inspired by what is possible in our cold climate! Spawn will be available for sale afterwards.  See our library for more details or take an in depth workshop to learn more!  Akesi Farms is located 1.5 hours from Calgary. Check out the Bergen Farmers’ Market on Saturdays until 1pm.

Akesi Farms, Alberta

$10

June 1, 2019 | 9:30 AM

Facilitator: Meghan

Tour – Akesi Farms (~1.5 hours)

Hosted by Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo

Join us as we walk around Akesi Farms to see various ways mushrooms can be grown in your yard. Get inspired by what is possible in our cold climate! Spawn will be available for sale afterwards.  See our library for more details or take an in depth workshop to learn more!  Akesi Farms is located 1.5 hours from Calgary. Check out the Sundre Farmer’s Market on Friday evenings.
Akesi Farms, Alberta
$10

May 31, 2019 | 10 AM

Facilitator: Meghan

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard

Hosted by Farm and Forage

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.

TBA (Near Millarville), Alberta

$60

May 26, 2019 | 9 AM

Facilitator: Meghan

Growing backyard mushrooms 

Hosted by Fungi Akuafo & Urban Farm School

Join us for this fun and informative workshop and come away with some serious know-how and real-time installation experience so you can get started growing your own backyard mushrooms!
In this workshop, you will learn fungi basics (life-cycle, nutrition, etc.) and various techniques to grow gourmet and medicinal mushrooms in your backyard.

May 5, 2019 | 10 AM

Facilitator: Tara

Growing Culinary Mushrooms in Your Backyard

Hosted by Calgary Garden Show

A 1.5 hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard.
This workshop is offered as part of the Calgary Garden Show organized by the Calgary Horticultural Society.

Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB

$15 + Entrance Fee

May 4, 2019 | 10 AM

Facilitator: Tara

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your home

Hosted by Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your home. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, and information on the equipment and techniques to create the right conditions to grow mushrooms.

3402 8 Street SE, Calgary, AB

$50

April 14, 2019 | 1 PM

Facilitator: Tara

Exhibitor

Hosted by Calgary Seedy Saturday

Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, 1320 5 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0S2

Entrance: $2 at the door

We will have grain spawn and sawdust spawn for sale.

March 16, 2019 | 10 AM
Exhibitor: Tara

March 2, 2019
Attendee: Tara

Farm to Market to Table

Alberta Farmers Market Association and Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association

Nisku Inn and Conference Centre, Nisku, Alberta

February 28 & March 1, 2019
Attendee: Meghan and Kwesi

Introductory Series Workshop:                                Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard

Hosted by Fungi Akuafo

A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.

3402 8 Street SE, Calgary, AB

$50

February 9, 2019 | 9 AM

Facilitator: Tara

Farm Women – Decision with Vision

Farm Women’s Conference – Alberta

Apple Creek Golf Course, Airdrie, Alberta
$52.50

February 7, 2019
Attendee: Meghan

Creating a Farmers Co-operative

Rural Routes to Climate Solutions

Stettler Learning Centre, Stettler, Alberta

$15

 

February 2, 2019
Attendee: Meghan

Growing Healthy Farmers, Fields and Food

Organic Alberta 2019 Conference

Dow Centennial Centre, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

January 25 & 26, 2019
Attendee: Meghan

Central Alberta Winter Mixer

Hosted By: Young Agrarians

Deer Valley Meadows Camp, Alix, Alberta

 

January 12 & 13, 2019
Attendee: Meghan

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