A Casual Tour of the Mushroom World

Step away from the cloud for a session about something that grows underneath it. This is a casual, beginner-friendly tour of the mushroom world from an enthusiastic amateur. We'll touch on how mushrooms actually work, why gourmet varieties are showing up on more dinner plates, how fungi are fueling a wave of new businesses, and what it takes to grow culinary mushrooms at home. Expect a little science, a little cooking, a few surprising applications, and plenty of "wait, mushrooms can do that?" No experience needed. Come curious, leave with a new hobby to consider.