Resource person: Megan Baker

Location: Sun Gro Centre | 360 Veterans Lane, Beausejour, MB, R0E 0C0

Description:

Instructor: Ken Fosty, Certified Arborist & Training Instructor

This two-for-one class with the first session devoted to tapping Manitoba maple syrup, and the second focused on growing your own shiitake mushrooms! Your instructor Ken Fosty is very well known for his insights on both of these topics.

Maple syrup component: The sap is flowing! Do you have a maple or birch tree on your property? Learn how to make your own syrup from local Manitoba maple and birch trees. Hands-on demonstration will include tree identification and selection, tapping the tree, boiling off the sap, bottling, storing the syrup and how-to instructions. Enjoy making your own sweet treat.  Taps @ 2.50 each will be available for sale following the hands-on presentation.

Mushroom component: Learn to grow specialty shiitake mushrooms in your backyard.  Do you have access to oak branches? Learn how to ‘plant’ the mushroom spawn and grow your own Shiitake mushrooms on oak logs. Hands-on demonstration will show how to inoculate the logs with mushroom spawn.    A biological process you’ll love. Growing your own mushrooms backyard style.  Mushroom Grow Kits @ $64.95 will be available for sale following the hands-on presentation.

Available: Available

Price: $10.00 Taxes included

More information: programdirector@brokenheadriverrec.com

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