Fungi on the Farm: Hands-On Mushroom Cultivation
Excursion | Registration opens Monday, August 17, 2026 9:00 AM
Discover the magic of backyard mycology with a trip to Belmore Farm in beautiful Salem, SC. This immersive, hands-on field experience introduces you to the fascinating world of mushroom identification and cultivation. The owner, Mr. Richard Belmore, will teach you the fundamentals of fungal lifecycles and cultivation before guiding you through a practical workshop. You will roll up your sleeves and learn how to safely inoculate a hardwood log with mushroom spawn and seal it with wax. Best of all, you will take your freshly inoculated log home to harvest your own delicious, gourmet mushrooms for years to come!