Past Events

May 2017
Akesi Farms – Worker Bee
In the spring, we invite our friends and colleagues to help us out with some farm projects. We provide lunch and are happy to talk about all the things we are working on. We are 90 minutes from Calgary. Map: http://www.akesifarms.com/how-to-find-us/
Find out more »May 2019
Fungi Akuafo Tour
Join us as we walk around Akesi Farms to see various ways mushrooms can be grown in your yard. Get inspired by what is possible in our cold climate! Spawn will be available for sale afterwards. See our library for more details or take an in depth workshop to learn more! Akesi Farms is located 1.5 hours from Calgary. Check out the Sundre Farmer’s Market on Friday evenings.
Find out more »June 2019
Fungi Akuafo Tour
Join us as we walk around Akesi Farms to see various ways mushrooms can be grown in your yard. Get inspired by what is possible in our cold climate! Spawn will be available for sale afterwards. See our library for more details or take an in depth workshop to learn more! Akesi Farms is located 1.5 hours from Calgary. Check out the Bergen Farmers’ Market on Saturdays until 1pm.
Find out more »Fungi Akuafo – Introductory Series Workshop: Growing edible mushrooms in your backyard
A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your backyard. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, instructions on how to inoculate woodchips and log stacks, and tips to care for your new fungi friends.
Find out more »August 2019
Alberta Open Farm Days – Akesi Farms and Fungi Akuafo
We are open for Alberta Open Farm Days! We are offering free tours of parts of the farm along with some paid tours (fees to be donated) on Sunday. Two nature tours led by Gus Yaki and a history talk led by Marilyn Halvorson. Check out the website for details!
Find out more »June 2020
Introductory Series Workshop: Growing edible mushrooms in your home – June 27, 2020
A 3hr introduction to cultivating mushrooms in your home. This workshop will include an overview of fungi ecology, a discussion on how to choose which species to grow, and information on the equipment and techniques to create the right conditions to grow mushrooms.
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