Online classes

This class is intended for professional educators, not open to the general public.

In this hands-on workshop, North Spore will show you how to integrate edible fungi into the gardens and landscapes all around you. Whether you teach science, agriculture, environmental studies, or lead a school or community garden, this class is designed to give you practical tools and understanding you can bring directly into your curriculum. Mushrooms build soil, recycle organic matter, and help students see ecological systems in action.

You’ll leave the class with:

✓ How to grow mushrooms in beds, mulch, logs, and containers

✓ How mushrooms improve soil, water retention, and plant health

✓ When and where to plant based on season and climate

Date and Time: May 2, 2026 · 9am – 2pm
Where: North Spore HQ: 921 Riverside St. Portland, ME
Cost: FREE

This three-part SporeCorps beginner series teaches you how to set up a budget-friendly home lab, practice clean inoculation and cloning techniques, and successfully fruit and harvest your first mushrooms. Through livestreamed, hands-on “missions” with a retro–science-camp vibe, you’ll gain practical skills, troubleshoot confidently, and join a community of DIY growers. You’ll also get recordings, supply lists, a Level 1 certificate, and fun extras like mission patches and contamination stickers.

Use code NORTHSPORE at checkout to save 10%!

You’ll leave the class with:

  • How to set up a budget-friendly home lab
  • How to practice clean inoculation and cloning techniques
  • How to successfully fruit and harvest your first mushrooms