Additional Topics Available

• Mycoremediation – Using fungi to heal land and water
• Mastering Mycelium – Fungal networks, plant partnerships, and ecological restoration
• Citizen Science and Youth Mycology – Building fungal literacy in schools and community programs
• Functional Mushrooms & Health – What the science says about Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, and more
• From Grow Tent to Microbusiness – Practical strategies for scaling cultivation

Cooking Demo Booking

Erin does cooking demos with mushrooms and creative dishes that you can have at home her demos involve audience participation and involve tips on learning to grow your own mushrooms and how to cook and plate them.

Featured Presentations

These are Erin’s most requested signature sessions – powerful on their own, or structured into a full-day program.

How to Grow Mushrooms Anywhere

Fungi are one of the most resilient, efficient, and nourishing life forms on Earth. This talk shows how to grow mushrooms with minimal infrastructure using accessible, low-tech methods – perfect for homesteaders, preppers, educators, and resilient food system advocates.

The Business of Mushroom Growing

A no-nonsense talk for aspiring growers and rural entrepreneurs. Learn how to build a viable mushroom operation, from market positioning and infrastructure design to sales, scaling, and systems that work in the real world.

How to Become a Mushroom Farmer

What does it actually take to go from hobbyist to working grower? This talk walks through infrastructure, timing, substrate prep, workspace design, harvest cycles, and next steps – ideal for master gardener programs, permaculture schools, and farm development series.

Booking Requirements

• Region: U.S. preferred – international engagements considered

• A/V Needs: Projector or screen for slides/film; microphone for larger venues

• Travel & Expenses: Provided or reimbursed per contract

• Accessibility: Please advise in advance if ASL, captioning, or sensory accommodations are needed