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PROGRAMMING
Designing & Dyeing with Fungi - Genspace Biomaterials Studio (Art & Design)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Our hands-on workshop explores the innovative intersection of nature, art, and sustainability through fungal art and dyes. Participants will learn how to work with a mycelium grow bag to create exciting forms to take home. Additionally, the workshop will introduce the process of extracting and applying natural dyes from mushrooms as a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes. Through the workshop, attendees will learn about how fungi can be cast into different shapes and used as a natural dye. PS. we will have limited supply of natural yarn and fabric pieces to dye so we encourage you to bring your own material to dye (ie. natural fiber cloth or yarn, paper) if you're interested. If you bring your own, please pre-treat your material so it is ready to be dyed. We will allow materials up to 5" x 5" in size and up to 1 material per person to allow everybody to get a chance to naturally dye their sample using fungal dyes.
Amy Chien (She/Her) is a Taiwanese American designer, materials researcher, and healer in NYC whose creative practice is centered on planetary restoration and holistic health. She collaborates with fungi, clay, frequencies, and dyes. She has worked on built projects ranging from residential, hospitality to facade restoration. She is currently a Genspace Biomaterials Studio project lead, where she guides curious people into the intersection of material science, art and design. She is a previous grand prize winner of Pratt’s Material Lab Competition, featured in Hikerkind, and an artist at the Swale x Urban Soils Institute residency. She leads a sound healing circle and believes in the magic of sound waves, frequencies, and vibrations as an ancient healing practice.
Brian Houstle (They/Them) is a licensed Architect and builder exploring alternative construction materials with fungi. He has designed residential and commercial projects in Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay Area. After attaining his license in architecture, Brian sought hands-on experience and entered construction as an electrician focused on decarbonizing and electrifying homes in the Bay Area. Now in NYC, he develops mycelium structural composites at Genspace focused on finding alternatives to concrete, steel, and wood construction.
Fungal Relationships - (Mycology & Ecology)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
In this ecological world, symbiotic relationships are the essential fabric of life. These connections are often facilitated by a Kingdom/Queendom/Kindom of organisms that are largely unseen to our naked eye. We’re talking about Fungi! Through this presentation and discussion, we'll explore aspects of ecology that are often overlooked and make some insights into how we might benefit from understanding these relationships more.
Luke Sarrantonio (He/Him) grew up in Rosendale, New York, exploring the local landscape and ecology. While attending university at SUNY ESF (college of Environmental Science and Forestry) he discovered Fungi through a general Ecology course, immediately shifting focus to absorb all he could in the field of Mycology. Since graduating in 2011, he has had a dynamic career, developing ecological and cultivation-based education opportunities, organizing an annual mushroom and arts festival (For the Love of Fungi), facilitating community projects (Eat More Mushrooms Project), creating a line of mushroom products (under the name Mycophilic), consulting for outdoor mushroom farms and managing his own in Accord, NY (at Eat Flowers Farm). Luke’s major goal is to be an accessible resource for people who want to learn more about this fascinating group of life.
MIND-BODY-CONNECTION: Medicinal Mushrooms for resiliency - (Functional mushrooms & Nootropics)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Medicinal mushrooms sit at the intersection of many points of fungal intrigue. Their nutritional value (most are edible), nootropic properties (cognitive enhancement), historical and cultural reverence, even their eye-catching presence in the wild- these are all exciting points of entry into the world of fungal holistic health. In this workshop, we will explore these intersections by focusing on a small variety of common medicinal mushrooms. Participants will join us in a cordyceps tea ceremony, followed by short lectures and group discussion. We hope to help others experience and understand how these mushroom medicines can positively impact their daily lives.
Matt Kiser (He/him) is a citizen scientist mycophile based in Southwest Philadelphia. His
mycological endeavors spanning a decade have connected him to many people and places, as
well as redirecting his growth path. The bulk of his myco-experience lay in aseptic lab work,
cultivating numerous species of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, and making concentrated
extractions of them. Selling mostly wholesale products under the name CellarDoor Fungus, he
crafts his extractions with care from spore to tincture. He brings experience from utilizing low
tech methods to the higher tech. Having attended countless classes, workshops, and mycology
convergences, he maintains that education and accessibility are the most important factors of
how mycology can make the world a better place. Recently having bought land in coastal
Maine, his long-game plans are to establish his off-grid mushroom farmstead and remediate the
land through myco-agroforesrty.
val ray king (they/them) is a decentralized human-mushroom hybrid sporing in Philadelphia, PA. Their fungal
practice centers around hybrid forms of healing, harm-reduction, and lubricating eminent doom.
Their mushroom business, Impending Doom Relief, is not a brand. It is a response to the
current ethos of the holocene.
Grow Cordyceps at Home: Beginner's Workshop - (Mushroom Growing)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join our "Grow Cordyceps at Home: Beginner's Workshop" and discover how easy it can be to cultivate your own Cordyceps mushrooms! This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and will guide you through the entire process using simple materials like Uncle Ben's Ready Rice to eliminate the need for high tech equipment. You'll learn the basics of Cordyceps cultivation, from inoculation to harvesting, in a fun and supportive environment. Plus, we're giving away 40 free Cordyceps growing kits to participants, so you can start your mushroom-growing journey right away. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and take home everything you need to get started!
Cam (He/Him)
Cameron Bremner is an experienced commercial mushroom cultivator and the owner of Cam’s Urban Farm, a specialty mushroom farm in Long Island City, Queens.
He is passionate about spreading the joys of mushroom cultivation, and makes informational videos on YouTube detailing various aspects of growing mushrooms.
Cordyceps is one of Cam’s favorite mushrooms, and he is excited to share this simple method that is sure to get you hooked on cordy cultivation!
Magic Mushrooms and the Mycelial Nature of Community - (Psychedelic Panel)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We will discuss magic mushrooms and the ways we can connect with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Much like the mycelial networks beneath the forest floor, magic mushrooms teach us about connection, collaboration, and building strong, supportive communities. From fostering shared intentions and integration practices to creating spaces for growth and healing, this panel is a space to reflect on how these ancient tools help inspire us to weave deeper connections and strengthen our collective roots.
Colin Pugh (He/Him) is the Executive Director of Brooklyn Psychedelic Society (BPS). BPS is a psychedelic community and a nonprofit maximizing the safety, effectiveness, and transformational potential of community-based healing. Colin is originally from Syracuse, NY and has lived in Brooklyn for 10 years.
Pamela (she/her) is the Executive Director and dedicated community leader of The Psychedelic Sisterhood, orchestrating transformative initiatives in the heart of Brooklyn. Leading a dynamic womxn-led community fostering growth and empowerment, she curates sacred spaces honoring the spiritual and therapeutic merit of altered states of consciousness. With years of visionary leadership under her belt, Pammy has cultivated a diverse range of offerings, including community-building workshops, social events, panel discussions, conferences, and much more.
Co-Founder of the Psychedelic Assembly and a lifelong student of Buddhism and non-practicing Mormon, Suzy alchemizes her knowledge of spiritual traditions into modern, accessible practices. She is an Integration Coach through Plant Medicine People and has led transformative women’s retreats in the desert. Suzy is also an end-of-life caretaker and an RYT-500 yoga and meditation teacher. Having lived around the world, she is fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish, bringing a multicultural perspective to her work. Suzy is passionate about creating spaces for authentic connection and personal growth.
Alina (she/her) Zolotareva, RDN, is a marketing and nutrition leader with 15+ years of experience building mission-driven companies in vertical farming, food-as-medicine, and psychedelics. A strategist, doer, and connector, Alina is deeply passionate about the power of fungi to create a healthier future for people, the planet and all its creatures. She is the founder of Fresh Future Consulting, a strategic marketing firm at the nexus of food, climate, and human health, as well as an advisor for PSYCA (Psychedelics for Climate Action) and several other psychedelics startups. She was formerly Head of Marketing at the psychedelic mental health company Journey Clinical and led partnerships at the Fungi Foundation. Connect with her at FreshFuture.xyz.
Fungi Follies: A Musical Comedy Journey with Hila the Earth (Music)
Powered By High Ground Mushroom Seltzer
6:30 PM
Hila the Earth is an eco-rapper, activist, and edutainment performance artist dedicated to inspiring environmental awareness and social change through music, storytelling, and dynamic live performances. Combining thought-provoking lyrics with infectious beats, Hila uses her artistry to tackle issues like climate change, sustainability, and ecological justice.
Making complex topics accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages. With a mission to empower communities and spark collective action, she blends activism and creativity, delivering a powerful message of hope, resilience, and respect for the planet.
Hila the Earth is a vibrant voice in the green movement, turning education into entertainment with a purpose.
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Food & Drink
Fungi Toast & Onigiri By Kendal
Powered By:
Tivoli Mushroom Farm (&)
Hawthorne Valley
Kendal Mitchell (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist, chef, and bio-materials designer based in New York City. Her design practice explores innovative methods for creating circular systems in the restaurant industry by reallocating food waste back into the spatial experience of consumption. She hopes to continue developing methods for transforming food byproducts that are often seen as waste into viable materials for design. She is currently finishing her bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies with a minor in Food Studies at Parsons School of Design. Her Fungi Toast & Onigiri offers a unique fusion of flavors, featuring crispy toast topped with savory sautéed mushrooms and perfectly seasoned mushroom-filled onigiri rice balls. Each bite is a delicious celebration of umami, crafted to showcase the earthy richness of mushrooms in every dish.
High Frequency Cookin
High Frequency Cookin’s mission is to embody love, and educate people about food and our relationship with it from the ground up. Healing the planet through food and community one bite at a time. We hope to cultivate passion and creativity that breaks down stigmas when it comes to healthy food options. Healthy food can be fun, delicious and absolutely healing!
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
-Maya Angelou
June’s Elixirs (Mushroom Kombucha)
Junes Elixirs are handmade seasonal probiotic kombucha beverages. Whole fruit macerations are fermented with SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Yeast and Bacteria) and caffeine to create a uniquely thick probiotic known for its mild flavor and digestive effects. Fungi festival flavors crafted uniquely for the event include: lions maine chili, sweet onion shiitake, reishi rose; with mushrooms cultivated from northeast farms.
Mushroom Tea Party (Tea & Medicinal Fungi)
Mushroom Tea Party specializes in pairing teas from around the world with a splash of mushrooms to create a unique blend that promotes functionality and creativity in your daily life.
Artisan Mushroom Businesses
Brooklyn Mushroom (Merch & Mushroom Goods)
The host of the Winter Fungi fest, Brooklyn Mushroom is where all things fungi come together—mushroom growing, food, art, mycology, psychedelics, and more. We throw unforgettable events that bring people together for fun, learning, and community.
Good Growing (Grow mushrooms at home)
GUS is a ceramic planter for growing mushrooms at home.
Cams Urban Farm's (Mushroom Farm / Fresh Mushrooms)
Cam's Urban Farm is a specialty mushroom farm in Long Island City that produces a variety of gourmet and medicinal fungi for New York City residents and restaurants. They'll have fresh mushrooms such as lion's mane, blue oysters, black pearl oysters, and enoki, as well as a limited number of mushroom grow kits available (be sure to stop by early to secure yours!)
Celler Door Fungus (Mushroom Farm)
Straight From The Underground
medicinal mushroom extracts etc
Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi and more!
Impending Doom Relief (Philadelphia’s Little Gay Mushroom Farm)
I will be selling medicinal mushrooms in the forms of:
Bioavailable encapsulated powder
Tinctures
Whole dehydrated mushrooms
I will also be selling fresh culinary mushrooms and Grow-Your-Own Mushroom kits.
Cove Mountain Mycology (Ultra-Sonic Dual Extracts & Education)
Cove Mountain Mycology, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Poconos Mountains, is dedicated to bringing the highest quality medicinal mushrooms to market. They specialize in sustainably wild-foraged and locally cultivated mushrooms, utilizing an innovative Ultra-Sonic Assisted Dual Extraction process to ensure maximum potency and effectiveness of their products.
Mycophilic (Functional Products)
High quality mushroom products from ingredients we grow on our farm in Accord, NY or source from friends in the northeast. Fungi are powerful topically as well as internally, we have been exploring this aspect. All our products are made small batch in-house by us, please ask questions!
Mixing Bowl Studio (Mycelium Home Goods)
We create handcrafted lighting fixtures and home decor from mycelium, merging sustainable design with organic forms. Made in upstate NY, our pieces showcase the beauty and functionality of fungi-based materials.
Genspace Biomaterials Studio (Art & Design)
Biomaterials Studio as an art and design materials research collective will be showcasing their collective and individual mycelium pieces - fungal strains colonizing surprising yet nutritious materials made into art works fabricated as a group as well as individual members' fungal art such as mycelium-colonized jute vases, mycelium ceramics, mycelium textile structural prototypes, a mycelium TV, and more. We are part of a nonprofit community biology lab called Genspace and we host weekly meetups at the lab in Brooklyn on Monday nights. We host Open House events where the general public can stop by the lab every second Monday.
ARTISTS
Yuqi Liu
Yuqi Liu (She/Her) is a printmaker, papermaker, and book artist from Hefei, China, currently pursuing her master’s degree in Printmaking at RISD. Her practice explores unconventional materials, including handmade mushroom paper. This process involves foraging, documenting, and transforming mushrooms into a distinctive paper that reflects nature’s cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. In this ritualistic transformation, the mushroom’s original form dissolves, yet its essence is reborn within the interwoven fibers of the paper.
Margaret Marine (she/her) &
Rebecca Stuart (she/her)
We are fiber artists and fungi enthusiasts with big dreams to one day recreate the Museum of Natural History in felt. Our creations are made with 100% wool. Felting is a magical process that turns fluffy tufts of wool into sculptable material by tangling the fibers together, either with a special needle or with soapy water and agitation. Each wool strand is interlocked to create a greater whole, just like the vast network of mycelium hiding beneath the forest floor. We hope the soft, enchanting presence of our little mushrooms spark delight as you enjoy this special fungi fest.
Farah Marie Velten
Farah Marie Velten is an interdisciplinary artist originally from Sausalito California, based in Brooklyn New York. Among several analogue photographic printing processes, Farah collaborates with fungi in her inspiration and practice, celebrating their beauty and exploring how our ways of life could drastically improve if we listen more to these ancient silent teachers.
Isaac Roller (Art/Books)
Isaac Roller is an artist and small press cartoonist based in NYC. His latest publication, Mushroom Moon is an exploration of his love for all things fungal. He lives next to Manhattan's only remaining old-growth forest, where he daily communes with nature.
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Sponsors
Samaritans
Samaritans is a financial sponsor for the 2024 NYC Fungi Fest.
For more than forty years, Samaritans has been at the forefront of suicide prevention in New York City. We are a member of the world’s largest suicide prevention network, with over 400 centers across 40 countries.
High ground
Brooklyn Mushroom will be selling fun mushroom realted products, including, hats, lip balm, art, mushroom merch and more. Brooklyn Mushroom is the host of the Winter Fungi fest.
Media & Partners
Trycle Day
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Farm One
Farm.one is our location host.
We’re the neighborhood farm, and we've just expanded to include a brewery and taproom! Our main location at 625 Bergen Street in Brooklyn is a hub of urban farming, brewing, and culinary experiences.
Psychedelics for Climate Action
Psychedelic experiences can inspire a profound feeling of oneness with all things and beings
Join a community on a mission to transform this awareness into meaningful climate action
Product Sponsors
AfterLife Ag
Afterlife Ag has been a consistent supperting player in helping build and support our community. They often provide us with fresh mushrooms.
Our mission is to prevent food waste from going into landfills so we can reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated each year.
We make it easier, more transparent and accessible for food establishments and restaurants to upcycle food scraps and turn them into fresh, local, and sustainable mushrooms that you can use for your recipes.
Tivoli Mushrooms
Tivoli has provided us some mushrooms to help with our food vending.
Hudson Valley and Brooklyn, New York based mushroom farm, now delivering in NYC Monday - Friday
Hawthorne Valley
Hawthorne Valley Farm (est. 1972) is a diversified, 900-acre Demeter certified 650A Biodynamic® farm (Demeter remains the oldest ecological certification organization in the world) in upstate New York. Our farm is also USDA certified organic and Animal Welfare Approved.
Fable
Fable is made from Shiitake mushrooms whose dense, fleshy fibres and umami flavours are naturally meat-like. It's juicy. Meaty. Satisfying.
Mojo Energy Gummies
Mushrooms for Modern Life™.Award Winning Mushroom Gummies for Improved. Energy ⚡ Focus 👀 Mood 🧘 Sleep 😴 Passion 👄