Mushroom Log Inoculation at Deer Run Acres in Edinboro PA
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Mushroom Log Inoculation

Learn the full process of inoculating local wood logs with various mushroom spawn. A hands-on workshop where you'll inoculate multiple logs with shiitake, blue oyster, lion's mane, and reishi mushrooms — then take them home to grow fresh mushrooms every season for 3–7 years.

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Mushroom Log Inoculation at Deer Run Acres in Edinboro PA
Price

$65 / person

Duration

2 hours

Schedule

Tuesday April 14th at 3pm

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What to Expect

Get your hands dirty in this beginner level hands-on mushroom inoculation workshop on the farm. You'll learn everything you need to know about growing mushrooms on local wood logs — from selecting the right wood to drilling, filling, and sealing each log with mushroom spawn. Take home your logs for years of fruit!

What you will do:

  • Learn the basics of mushroom biology and how log inoculation works
  • Drill and inoculate multiple local wood logs with mushroom spawn
  • Work with four varieties: shiitake, blue oyster, lion's mane, and reishi
  • Seal your logs with food-grade wax to protect the spawn
  • Learn how to care for your logs at home so they fruit every season for 3–5 years

What is included:

  • All materials (local wood logs, spawn, wax, drill bits)
  • Take home multiple inoculated logs ready to fruit
  • Care instruction sheet for ongoing mushroom production
  • Light refreshments

What to bring

Just yourself and a vehicle to transport your logs home! All materials provided.

Have Questions? All workshops and farm experiences are by appointment. Have questions or want to book for a group? Contact us and we will be happy to help!

Have Questions?

All workshops and farm experiences are by appointment. Have questions or want to book for a group? Contact us and we will be happy to help!