Mushroom Workshops
You don’t need a garden to grow food!
Now offering hands-on mushroom workshops for K-5 classrooms 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. -
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!
What’s Included in the Mushroom Workshop Package?
Mushroom Grow Kit – Pre-tested and classroom-ready. Mister bottle and QR Code to recipes included.
1-Hour Workshop – Learn set-up and mushroom safety from an expert.
Mushroom Care Poster – Quick guide to display in your classroom to help your mushrooms thrive.
Curriculum Activity – Inclusive, hands-on and adaptive cross-curricular learnings for K-5 classrooms.
20 Min. Virtual Check-In – Mid-cycle support and troubleshooting video call with the entire class!
Harvest Guide – Visuals and steps on how to harvest and prepare your mushrooms for eating!
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.
Based outside of the K/W, Cambridge or Guelph? Get in touch at hello@gathergardeners.com to see if we can visit your school!