Medicinal Mushroom Symposium in Calgary

Medicinal Mushroom Symposium

  The Medicinal Mushroom Symposium

The Science, Lore and Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms

Saturday July 28th 10-6pm

at the John Dutton Theatre, Calgary, AB

David Wolfe, Terry Willard, Blaine Andrusek,

Malcolm Saunders, Yarrow Willard and more!



This is a special day where we will be journeying deep into the magic, mystery,

folklore and science of Medicinal Mushrooms!

Join an eclectic array of world-renown & local experts exploring the kingdom of mushrooms and their unique & amazing medicinal properties.

Perfect for the beginner and advanced students alike, there is something to be learned from every expert on every topic covered.

Featured lectures by:

David Wolfe on the Incredible properties of Chaga - the 'King of Mushrooms', don't miss what will be one of the most detailed and up-to-date lectures ever given on Chaga.

Dr. Terry Willard - Delving into scientific literature, incorporating the folklore, myths, and a little bit of magic, Dr.Willard will explain why mushrooms are some of the oldest and yes, wisest healers known to man. Expect some controversy and some mind-altering ideas.

Blaine Andrusek - Mushrooms Identification & Classification
The Canadian wilderness, city parks, and your own backyard, produce hundreds, even thousands of species of mushrooms. Many field guides are disorganized and poorly illustrated. Proper identification is a must! We will review some basic morphology, learn how to make spore 'prints' and view a slide presentation covering some of the more useful families.


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Plus additional Special workshop sessions, exploring step by step approaches on how to:

• Grow a variety of medicinal and culinary mushrooms at home safely, efficiently & inexpensively.

• Custom design and craft your own mushroom medicine tea’s, tincture’s, elixir’s, chocolates & more.

AND special bonus feature on how to:

• Pickle & Ferment Mushrooms!




This will be a unique, enriching & inspirational event – not to be missed.

Lots of fun, gifts, prizes, surprises & activities …like the medicinal mushroom tea tasting booth! - so bring your own mug.

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