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



    No need to wait for spring! Grow mushrooms indoors on a shelf, table, or countertop near a window. We rotate varieties seasonally for optimal growth.

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    Cross-Curricular Learning

    The workshop, developed by a certified educator, aligns with provincial curriculum, including Science data collection, Language Arts nonfiction reading, and Health Education nutrition.

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    Hands-On and Engaging

    Mushrooms grow in 2–4 weeks with up to three harvests, some overnight! Students care for the kit daily, creating a hands-on, curiosity-driven science experience.

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    Low Maintenance and Compact


    Mushrooms are easy to care for! Just mist daily, keep near a window, and use a small table or shelf. Assign a weekend “mushroom sitter” to keep them thriving!

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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!

"My child went from refusing mushrooms to asking for them at every meal! The workshop made growing and cooking mushrooms so fun. They’re now excited to try new foods and get involved in the kitchen."

~Parent