Learn how to grow native edible mushrooms on logs, which you can take home and enjoy once fully grown.
Mourne Park, Kilkeel
Feed your curiosity about the wonderful world of fungi with a mushroom growing workshop at Mourne Park.
In this woodland-based session, we’ll learn how to grow two native edible mushrooms: chicken of the woods and lion’s mane. We’ll use beech and chestnut logs, which you’ll be able to bring home at the end of the workshop to watch your mushrooms grow over the following weeks.
Once they’re fully grown, you’ll have a tasty, nutritious ingredient for your favourite meals, with the added satisfaction of growing it yourself!
Booking via our sign up form is essential.
This event is suitable for people aged 18 and over.
Please check the weather forecast before coming and dress appropriately, wearing suitable shoes and weather protection where needed. The event will be held outdoors, though part of the activity will take place in a sheltered area.
There are toilets available at the car park. Access to toilets will be limited within the woodland.
Date: Saturday 21 November, 11am–3pm.
Price: £15, paid in cash on the day.
Location: Mourne Park, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LB.
What3Words location: frozen.overgrown.chitchat.
Grid reference: SB352722.
Parking: plenty of parking is available at Mourne Park car park, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4LB.
What3Words location: frozen.overgrown.chitchat.
Grid reference: SB352722.
Access: although we're working hard to improve access to Mourne Park, the site may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users. The paths are mostly loose gravel with sections of steps, and the activity will take place at a location that requires crossing three bridges. If you have any accessibility questions, please email northernireland@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
Dogs: not allowed at this event.
Thanks to your generous support, Mourne Park’s gates are open to all. Experience the wonder of Northern Ireland’s ancient woodlands, with scenic views, trails and rich wildlife waiting to be discovered. We invite you to be part of its story.
