Discover the hidden world beneath our feet! This lunchtime seminar explores the fascinating relationships between mushrooms, microbes, and healthy ecosystems. Learn how fungi and microorganisms work together to recycle nutrients, support plant growth, and maintain soil health—all while uncovering their vital role in gardens and natural landscapes.
Audience Target: Adults and teens ages 10+. Ideal for anyone interested in the relationship our ecosystem has with mushrooms and the microbes in our soil.
Format: Lunchtime Seminar, Please bring your lunch or buy lunch at our onsite Cafe
Workshop Benefits/Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the role of fungi and microbes in soil health and nutrient cycling.
- Identify common mushrooms and beneficial microorganisms found in gardens and natural ecosystems.
- Understand the interactions between plants, fungi, and microbes that support healthy growth.
- Apply basic strategies to encourage beneficial microbial activity in soil and compost systems.
Fee: $17, $5 for members. (includes instruction & admission to the Garden)
Register Here: https://shop.capefearbg.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventID=1000092
Presenter: Chad Shelby has been studying Horticulture since 2018. He completed his A.A.S. in Horticulture and is currently pursuing his B.S. in Agriculture Education. He has been the project manager for several pro bono projects, specifically ones that involve Non-Profits like the C.A.R.E Clinic and St. John’s Episcopal Church. His work includes The Staff Garden at the C.A.R.E. Clinic, Community Patriot Arts Connection Veteran’s Garden, and building the Daylily Garden at Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
