Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on May 27 from 9:30am to 2pm at the The Heron, 2361 Wait Corners Road, Sherman, NY. Tickets are $45.
Learn to grow shiitake mushrooms from Western NY’s largest shiitake farm. We’ll kick off the day with a presentation that will teach you about mushroom cultivation, then we’ll head to the heart of the shiitake yard to inoculate mushroom logs. After some hard work and a lot of fun, we’ll share lunch together, featuring Green Heron shiitake mushrooms. Everyone will take home a log to fruit at home and the skills to grow their own gourmet mushrooms!Please dress to be outside for a few hours, in clothes that can get woody debris and wax on them
Green Heron Growers is a certified organic farm run by Steve & Julie Rockcastle. Shiitake mushrooms have been part of the farm products since 2007. Other farm ventures include raising 100% grass-fed beef, pastured poultry & pork and certified organic produce.
Adults: $45; Children 10-16 $25
