Spore into Specimen
Saturday, August 17, 2024
1:00 PM–2:15 PM
Scholars' Seminar Room, Manton Research Center Library
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Discover the enchanting world of mushrooms!
In this workshop, Andrea Puccio, director of the library, and Terri Boccia, collections development librarian, lead a tour of mushroom themed rare books from the Clark's library’s collection. Then, Jan Rolin from Mycoterra Farm (South Deerfield, Massachusetts) explains the mushroom lifecycle and how to harvest your own mushrooms using a grow-at-home kit. Learn how mushrooms can help us both environmentally and physically as you discover how to pick, store, and cook the mushrooms you grow.
Mycoterra Farm is a leader in sustainable mushroom cultivation, dedicated to producing high-quality, gourmet mushrooms. Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts, they pride themselves on innovative farming techniques and a commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition to their farm operations, Mycoterra Farm collaborates with Mass Food Delivery to ensure fresh, locally-grown mushrooms and other produce reach communities across the region.
Tickets $30 ($28 members). Includes one mushroom growing kit. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524.
Image: Seder, Anton. Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe. Wien: Gerlach & Schenk, 1886
In this workshop, Andrea Puccio, director of the library, and Terri Boccia, collections development librarian, lead a tour of mushroom themed rare books from the Clark's library’s collection. Then, Jan Rolin from Mycoterra Farm (South Deerfield, Massachusetts) explains the mushroom lifecycle and how to harvest your own mushrooms using a grow-at-home kit. Learn how mushrooms can help us both environmentally and physically as you discover how to pick, store, and cook the mushrooms you grow.
Mycoterra Farm is a leader in sustainable mushroom cultivation, dedicated to producing high-quality, gourmet mushrooms. Located in the heart of Western Massachusetts, they pride themselves on innovative farming techniques and a commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition to their farm operations, Mycoterra Farm collaborates with Mass Food Delivery to ensure fresh, locally-grown mushrooms and other produce reach communities across the region.
Tickets $30 ($28 members). Includes one mushroom growing kit. For accessibility concerns, call 413 458 0524.
Image: Seder, Anton. Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe. Wien: Gerlach & Schenk, 1886
