Therapeutic Mushrooms and Functional Fungi

Sep 26, 2026
9:30 AM
4:00 PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE STREET, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047

Categories  Outdoor Skills

Instructor  Michael Karns

Explore the therapeutic and functional properties of a variety of wild mushrooms and their extract compounds. In this in-depth class, we will perform a dual extraction and create a tincture. We will discuss the benefits of mushroom extracts, learning best practices and how to avoid common hazards in the delicate process of making mushroom tonics.

 

About the Instructor: Michael Karns

 

Your instructor will provide the following:

Mushrooms for extraction, tincturing bottles, extraction processing equipment

 

Students are asked to bring:

  • an apron
  • Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

 

Skill Level 

No experience required.

 

Age Requirement note:

Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 12-15 must register with another registered adult. Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission by an email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org. 

 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $140

Materials Fee: $25

Total Cost: $165
 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.