2025 Schedule 

Saturday October 11th

• 10:15am- 12:00pm Mushroom Tincture Making 101 with Sheena Hansce

  • Learn how to turn powerful mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, and Turkey Tail into effective herbal remedies! In this beginner-friendly workshop, herbalist Sheena Hansce will guide you through the basics of making mushroom tinctures at home using the double-extraction method, a process that captures both alcohol- and water-soluble compounds for maximum potency.

• 11:00am- Noon Family Programming: Mushroom Stamping Workshop

  • Join us for a creative, artistic experience using mushrooms as natural stamps. We’ll use real mushrooms from every angle; caps, stems, and gills to make unique stamped artwork you can take home. No experience needed, and all materials are included​

• 11:30am-12:30 Cooking Demonstration with Mike Young

  • Join us for two interactive lunchtime cooking classes led by local chef Mike Young (Little Fish Brewing Company). This hands-on demonstration will provide attendees with new culinary skills and provide them with a delicious fungi lunch. Please note: Lunch programs require an additional ticket that can be purchased during online registration. A limited number of tickets will also be held for sale in-person at the event.​​​​​​​

• 1:30pm-4pm Farm tour of Soulshine Earth by Anna & Andy

  • Take a tour of Soulshine Acres, an 800+ log forest-farming mushroom operation. Learn about outdoor cultivation techniques of mushrooms such as Shiitake, Oyster, Lion's Mane, Reishi and more. The farm tour will be followed by an inoculation demonstration and Q&A session. This off-site tour is limited to 15 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot by signing up at the check-in table on the day of the event!​

• 1:30pm-3:00pm Guided Mushroom Hike by Martha Bishop

  • Explore the forest of Tenderfoot Learning Lab with environmental and plant biologist Martha Bishop. Martha's keen eye for detail and depth of knowledge will spark your curiosity and deepen your love for the fascinating world of mushrooms!

• 2:30pm-4pm Family Programming: Pond Study

  • We will be exploring the Tenderfoot Learning Lab pond in seach of macro-invertabrates and other cool creatures. Nets, containers, and identification guides will be available to use during this fun,hands-on activity.

• 4:30pm-5:30pm Keynote Presentation: Mushrooms and Community by Crystal Davidson

  • We’re thrilled to welcome Crystal Davidson, leader of the Ohio Mushroom Enthusiasts and board member of the Ohio Mushroom Society, as our keynote speaker! In her talk, Crystal will explore the unique ways fungi connect people, through science, foraging, education, and shared curiosity.​

• 5:30pm-6:30pm Stone Soup Dinner

  • Join us for a special communal Stone Soup Dinner led by local chef from Little Fish Brewery, Mike Young. Mike and a team of four volunteers will prepare a hearty soup over the campfire using hyper-local ingredients from the Tenderfoot Learning Lab and neighboring spaces! We invite everyone to contribute, either with a small monetary donation, or by bringing an ingredient to add to the pot, or by sharing a small side. It’s a true community meal and everyone is welcome!​

• 6:30pm-7:30 Live music by Colin Richards and Spare Change

  • Get ready for an evening steeped in soulful roots, Colin Richards & Spare Change bring a heartfelt blend of folk and blues that speaks to the soul. Listen here!​​

• 7:30pm-9:00pm Night Hike

  • Experience the enchantment of the Fall Fungi Festival Night Hike, discovering nature's hidden treasures out in the open or tucked away in plain sight under the moonlit sky. Discover the mysterious world of mushrooms, insects, and nocturnal creatures, illuminated by an array of flashlights, including UV light, as you venture through the forest after sundown. Embrace the seasonal magic as you unveil the beauty and biodiversity flourishing in the shadows of autumn.​

• 9:00pm-11:00pm Jam Circle around Bondfire

  • We are excited to share that we will be providing complimentary Saturday day passes to the Fall Fungi Festival for musically inclined individuals who bring an instrument and are eager to perform around a campfire on the evening of Saturday October 11th at 9 PM. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Tourism Manager Madison Donohue at Madison@RuralAction.org to receive your promotional code.​

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Sunday October 12th

• 8:30am-9:30am Morning Yoga by Michelle Greenfield

  • Wake up and start your day with yoga for everyone - all levels welcome! Teacher Michelle Greenfield will guide participants in movement, breath, stretching and some even some fun. Morning yoga gets you started with activated energy and presence, setting you on a positive path for the rest of your day.​

• 8:30am-10:00am Guided Mushroom Hike by Joe Brehm 

  • Explore the hidden wonders of The Wayne National Forest through expert insights and curiosity.​ This hike will meet at the kiosk and leave the property for a hike on the Wayne National Forest, transportation not provided.

• 9:30am-11:00am Felted Mushroom Class

  • Limited to 10 participants | Ages 12+ | All materials provided! Create your very own felted Fly Agaric mushroom in this cozy, hands-on workshop! No felting experience? No problem, this class is perfect for beginners. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with a magical, handmade mushroom of your own. This session is limited to 10 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot by signing up at the check-in table on the day of the event! 

• 10:15am-11:00am White Nose Syndrome Presentation by David Slone

  • Join David Slone for an eye-opening talk on parasitic fungi and the diseases they cause, including White Nose Syndrome, an illness affecting bat populations across North America. This session will also cover other harmful fungi like Chytridiomycosis, Rosellinia blight, and more. Perfect for anyone curious about the darker side of the fungal kingdom!

• 11:00am-12:00pm Family Programming: Sit Spot, Write, Erasure

  • Come do a short hike, find a nice spot to sit and do some writing about the natural enviornment around you, and then do an exercise in erasure where you take your (and other's) reflection/writing and remove words until you're left the barebones and a beautiful poem.

• 11:00am- 12:30pm Cooking Demonstration with Irene Kim Chin

  • Join us for two interactive lunchtime cooking classes led by local chef Irene Kim Chin (Hei Hei). This hands-on demonstration will provide attendees with new culinary skills and provide them with a delicious fungi lunch. Please note: Lunch programs require an additional ticket that can be purchased during online registration. A limited number of tickets will also be held for sale in-person at the event.

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• 1:00pm-4:00pm Guided Mushroom Hike by Homer Elliot

  • Discover the diverse world of fungi, while exploring either Waterloo Wildlife Area or the adjacent Zaleski State Forest. A 14 passanger van will be avible and personal vehicles can to follow if needed. ​