Appalachian Mushroom Cultivation Workshop: Inoculate Your Own Shiitake Log

Join us for a hands-on outdoor workshop exploring the fascinating world of Appalachian mushroom allies! Led by expert grower Rodney Webb of Appalachian Fungorum, this afternoon session will blend practical instruction with deep local knowledge to help you start your own home mushroom cultivation journey.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, December 13

• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Limestone Cove, Unicoi, TN (Exact address will be sent to registered participants prior to class)

• Setting: Outdoors  -please dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear for working in cooler weather.

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Appalachian Fungal Allies: Rodney will share insights into the native mushrooms of our region, their ecological roles, and how to work with them sustainably.

• Hands-on Shiitake Log Inoculation: Learn the end-to-end process of log selection, drilling, plugging, and sealing.

• Take-Home Project: Every participant will prepare and take home their own fully inoculated Shiitake log ready for home cultivation.

• Interactive Q&A: Enjoy plenty of dedicated time to ask questions about setup, care, troubleshooting, and foraging tips.

Additional Notes:

• What to bring: Work gloves, layers suitable for outdoor weather, and any questions you have about growing fungi. All tools and log materials are provided.

• Further details will be emailed to the email given at checkout a day or two before the class date.'
• Due to materials, refunds are not available.