Mini Clinics

Discover the joy of learning with Mushroom Mountain’s Mini Clinics — immersive, hands-on workshops that bring fungi to life! From cultivating gourmet mushrooms on logs to cooking wild harvests, making potent medicinal extracts, and mastering mushroom ID from home, these bite-sized classes are designed to grow your skills, confidence, and connection with the natural world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mini Clinics?
Mini Clinics are short, focused, hands-on workshops designed to teach specific mushroom skills in an approachable, engaging way. They’re “bite-sized” learning experiences that let you dive deep into one topic without committing to a full-day workshop.
Who are Mini Clinics for?
Mini Clinics are perfect for:

• Beginners who want to learn one skill at a time
• Folks curious about mushrooms but not ready for an all-day class
• Experienced growers looking to expand into new areas (medicine, cooking, ID)
• Anyone who enjoys hands-on, practical learning

No prior experience is required unless noted in the class description.
How long is a Mini Clinic?
Mini Clinics are shorter than full workshops and typically last 1.5–3 hours, depending on the topic.
What types of Mini Clinics are available?
Topics vary throughout the year and may include:

• Making medicinal mushroom extracts
• Identifying edible wild mushrooms (in-person or live online)
• Cooking classes using cultivated or wild mushrooms
• Introductory cultivation techniques

Each Mini Clinic focuses on one specific skill so you can learn quickly and confidently.
Are Mini Clinics hands-on?
Yes! Most Mini Clinics are hands-on or interactive, whether you’re:

• Making your own extracts
• Cooking with mushrooms
• Practicing identification skills

Online classes are live and interactive, with time for questions and discussion.
Do I need to bring anything?
Most materials are provided unless otherwise noted. For cooking or medicinal classes, you may go home with what you make. Specific details will be listed in the individual class description.
Are Mini Clinics good for beginners?
Absolutely. Mini Clinics are designed to be approachable, fun, and confidence-building — even if you’re completely new to mushrooms.
What’s the difference between a Mini Clinic and a full workshop?
Mini Clinics focus on one topic in a shorter time frame.
Full workshops cover multiple topics and are typically all-day experiences.
Many people use Mini Clinics to explore interests before committing to a full workshop.
Are Mini Clinics in-person or online?
Some Mini Clinics are held in person at Mushroom Mountain, while others are offered as live online classes. The format is clearly listed on each class page.
Can I attend more than one Mini Clinic?
Yes — many participants take multiple Mini Clinics throughout the year to build skills gradually and explore different aspects of mushroom knowledge.
Are refunds available if I can’t attend?
Mini Clinic registrations are generally non-refundable, but if something comes up, please contact us as soon as possible. We’ll do our best to help with rescheduling or credit options when available.
Are Mini Clinics a good gift?
Definitely. Mini Clinics make excellent gifts for food lovers, gardeners, foragers, and curious minds who want to learn something new without a big time commitment.