Beneficial Mushrooms

IN-PERSON Wellbeing Class

Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00–7:30 pm

Fee: $69

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $62

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the class is onsite.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

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Discover mushrooms commonly associated with well-being during this evidence-informed class designed for beginners.

Explore well-known varieties, such as reishi, lion’s mane, chaga, and cordyceps. Delve into their traditional uses, key characteristics, and current research, along with common preparation methods and considerations for selecting quality products.

Designed for a general audience, this session offers a practical, grounded overview to support informed and thoughtful use.

Location

The Grove Studios 104 & 105

Instructor

Aubrey Inkster

Aubrey Inkster is an amateur mycologist and community scientist who specializes in mushroom cultivation and fungal tissue culture. A member of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, he loves foraging for mushrooms in his spare time and tries to culture as many wild fungi as possible! Inkster is very passionate about teaching others how to cultivate mushrooms.

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