Up Coming Events
Presentations & Workshops
we are offering

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

Introductory Series Workshop: Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard
Hosted by Calgary Horticultural Society 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.
208 50 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta
$45 for Horticultural Society Members
$60 for Non-Members
January 25, 2020 | 9:30 AM
Facilitator: Tara

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, Alberta (Classroom)
$50
February 23, 2020 | 1 PM
Facilitator: Tara

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, Alberta (Classroom)
$50
April 4, 2020 | 1 PM
Facilitator: Tara

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
May 9, 2020 | 1 PM
Facilitator: Meghan

Introductory Series Workshop: Growing edible mushrooms in your home
Hosted by Akesi Farms and 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
June 20, 2020 | 1 PM
Facilitator: Tara/Meghan
Events We Are Attending
that might also interest you

Young Agrarians Central Alberta Winter Mixer 2020
Hosted by Young Agrarians
Camp Oselia, Fallis, Alberta
~$75
January 11 – 12, 2020
Attendee: Meghan

Organic Alberta and Holistic Management Canada 2020 Conference
Hosted by Organic Alberta
“A conference for farmers, ranchers and industry to grow organic agriculture.”
Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose, Alberta
~$195
Attendee: Meghan
Past Events
Presentations,Workshops & Events

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
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
Host: Meghan Vesey

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
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
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
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

Presentation: Mushroom Cultivation 101
Hosted by the Alberta Mycological Society
Tara will give a talk outlining the cultivation process and some common species and techniques for growing mushrooms at home.
Nose Hill Library, 1530 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2L 0G6
FREE
November 29, 2018 | 7 PM
Speaker: Tara

July – October 2018
Attendees: Meghan and Kwesi

September 9, 2018 | 10:30 AM
Attendee: Meghan

August 18-19, 2018 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Hosts: Meghan and Kwesi

August 18, 2018 | 6:30 PM
Attendees: Meghan and Kwesi

Alberta Permaculture Convergence
Hosted by Sunshine Earthworks and Greentree Village
243015 Boundary Road – off Highway #1, between Chestermere and Strathmore
$75
July 6-8, 2018
Attendees: Tara and Meghan

How Mushrooms Help Protect You from Neurodegeneration & The Twenty Three Myths of Medicinal Mushrooms You Need to Know
Hosted by The Light Cellar
$35
June 15, 2018 | 6:30 PM
Attendee: Tara

Growing Backyard Mushrooms
Hosted by Urban Farm School
2120 Palisfield Place SW
If your backyard growing system is missing it’s very important edible fungal friends, this workshop will provide some inventive and effective ways to introduce mushrooms into your ecology.
May 12, 2018 | 9AM
Speaker: Tara

Mushrooms for the Body, Mind and Heart with Jerry Angelini, MS, LRC, LMT
Hosted by Community Natural Foods
10th Ave Market and Cafe
1304 – 10 Ave SW, Calgary
Free
May 10, 2018 | 7 PM
Attendee: Tara

Alberta Permaculture Convergence 2018 – Town Hall
Sunalta Community Centre
1627 10 Ave SW Calgary
Free
April 29, 2018 | 2 PM
Attendee: Tara

April 19-22, 2018
Attendee: Meghan

2018 Permaculture Calgary AGM
Hosted by Permaculture Calgary
CommunityWise Resource Centre
223 12 Ave SW Calgary
Free
April 22, 2018 | 6 PM
Attendee: Tara

6-Day Holistic Land Design Course
Hosted by Young Agrarians | Facilitated by Takota Coen, Grass Root Family Farm
Castor, Alberta
Register via alberta@youngagrarians.org
$400
March 2, 3, 4. 19, 20 2018
Attendee: Meghan

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 17, 2018 | 10 AM
Exhibitor: Tara

March 6 and 13, 2018 | 11 AM
Attendee: Kwesi

Stacking Functions of Fungi: exploring fungi in permaculture designs
Cabin Fever Hosted by Permaculture Calgary
Crescent Heights Community Association, 1101 2nd Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2M 2V7
$12 – $30
March 3, 2018 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Speaker: Tara

Building a Working Destination Farm
Hosted by Alberta Agriculture
Agriculture Business Centre, 6547 Sparrow Drive, Leduc, AB
Cost: $25
February 21, 2018 | 9 AM
Attendee: Meghan

Alberta Small Farm Summit 2018
Hosted by Jill Cairns
Gunn’s Dairy Barn at Heritage Park
Register via farmsmall@gmail.com
FREE
February 20, 2018 | 1 – 5 PM
Attendee: Kwesi

Intro to Mushroom Cultivation Presentation
Hosted by the Alberta Mycological Society
Tara will give a talk outlining the cultivation process and share some techniques for growing culinary mushrooms outside.
Crowfoot Library, Program Room 2, 8665 Nose Hill Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB T2L 0G6
FREE
February 20, 2018 | 7 PM
Speaker: Tara

Sustainability & Profits Conference
Organic Alberta 2018 Conference
Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta
February 9 & 10, 2018
Attendee: Meghan

January 13 & 14, 2018
Attendees: Meghan/Tara
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