Mushroom Workshops

You don’t need a garden to grow food!

Now offering hands-on mushroom workshops for Grades 1–5 in the Kitchener–Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, and surrounding areas.

Why Choose a Mushroom Workshop?

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    Year-Round Growth



    You now don’t have to wait for spring to grow food! Mushrooms can be grown indoors on a shelf, table or countertop as long as they are near a window. We change the variety of the mushrooms seasonally depending on the ideal growing conditions.

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    Cross-Curricular Learning

    The workshop includes provincial curriculum and are developed by a certified educator. Some curricular connections included are: simple data collection in Science, reading non-fiction information in Language Arts, and nutrition in Health Education.

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    Hands-On and Engaging

    Watch your mushrooms grow in just 2–4 weeks, with up to three harvests - some appearing overnight! Students take the lead in caring for their growing kit each day, making it a truly hands-on experience. Each stage of growth sparks curiosity and connects learning to real-life science.

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    Low Maintenance and Compact

    Caring for mushrooms is easy! Just mist them a few times a day and keep them near a window. They don’t need much room — a small table or shelf works perfectly. Don’t forget to pick a weekend “mushroom sitter” to keep them happy!

Book a Mushroom Workshop

What’s Included in the Mushroom Workshop Package?

  • Mushroom Grow Kit – Pre-tested and classroom-ready. Choose of 4 types of mushroom varieties.

  • 1-Hour Workshop – Learn setup and mushroom safety.

  • Mushroom Care Poster – Quick guide to help your mushrooms thrive.

  • Curriculum Activity – Inclusive, hands-on learning connections.

  • 20 Min. Virtual Check-In – Mid-cycle support and troubleshooting phone or video call.

  • Harvest Guide – Easy steps to harvest and prepare your mushrooms for eating!

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Mushroom Grow Kits

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Grow Kit

Lion’s Mane is a delicious, nutrient-rich mushroom known for its brain-boosting benefits. Loved for its ability to support focus, mood, and mental clarity, it’s also a culinary favourite — with a tender, seafood-like texture and crab or lobster-like flavour.

Blue Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit

Blue Oysters are a nutritious source of fibre, protein, and vitamins that support immunity, provide antioxidants, and help regulate cholesterol. They’re low in fat, rich in umami flavour, and versatile in the kitchen — even making a tasty “pulled pork” substitute!

Pink Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit

Pink Oyster Mushrooms are rich in fibre, protein, and vitamins. Packed with antioxidants that support immunity and heart health, they’re also delicious — especially crisped with smoked paprika for a bacon or seafood-like flavour.

Chestnut Mushrooms are packed with fibre, protein, and essential minerals that support overall health and immunity. Their rich, nutty flavour and crisp texture make them perfect for sautéing, adding depth to soups, or enhancing any savoury dish.

Chestnut Mushroom Grow Kit

Can’t decide which mushroom kit is right for your class? Submit the “Book a Mushroom Workshop” form, and we’ll be in touch to help you choose.

Discover which mushroom grow kit is the best fit for your classroom.

BOOK A MUSHROOM WORKSHOP


Based outside of the K/W, Cambridge, or Guelph regions? Get in touch at hello@gathergardeners.com to see if we can visit your school!