Join The Mushroom Conservatory for an interactive live online workshop designed specifically for preppers and survival enthusiasts. In this comprehensive session, we will dive deep into the world of mushroom cultivation, focusing on practical, hands-on techniques to harness the power of fungi for sustainable food sources, medicinal applications, and ecological resilience. This workshop will equip you with essential skills to cultivate mushrooms under challenging conditions, ensuring your self-reliance in any situation.

Each Attendee will Receive:

• – one oyster mushroom culture to use to begin growing mushrooms & experimenting with techniques that we discuss in the workshop.
• – one mushroom grow bag to start your first round of mushrooms in
• – detailed written instructions
• – access to the live session
• – access to the recording of the session afterwards

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Survival Mycology: Understand the critical role mushrooms play in survival settings, from providing nutrient-dense food to their medicinal properties for supporting immune health.
• Mushroom Selection for Self-Reliance: Explore which mushroom varieties (e.g., oyster, shiitake, reishi) are best suited for easy cultivation and long-term storage.
• Substrate Preparation with Limited Resources: Learn how to create effective growing substrates using found and foraged materials, ensuring sustainable growth without the need for specialized equipment.
• Low-Tech Sterilization Techniques: Master sterilization and pasteurization methods that can be performed with minimal resources to keep your fungi cultures thriving and contaminant-free.
• DIY Mushroom Cultivation Systems: Discover how to construct simple, effective grow chambers and fruiting environments using everyday items and common survival gear.
• Functional Mushrooms for Wellness: Delve into the medicinal properties of key mushrooms, including a short discussion on how extracts and tinctures are made for holistic wellness support.
• Preservation and Long-Term Storage: Gain practical knowledge on drying, preserving, and storing mushrooms to maximize their shelf life and nutritional value for future use.

Interactive Components: Participants will be guided through hands-on exercises, including how to set up a basic cultivation space, prepare substrates, and inoculate mushroom grow bags using simple, available tools. Real-time Q&A ensures you can tailor your learning experience to your unique circumstances and preparation goals.

Who Should Attend? This workshop is ideal for homesteaders, survivalists, preppers, and anyone who wants to build their self-sufficiency skills through practical, low-tech mushroom cultivation techniques. Whether you’re preparing for future uncertainties or looking to boost your knowledge of sustainable living, this course provides essential skills that could make a critical difference.