Living Learnings
Your Lawn - Biodiversity Tour
Are you curious about what types of plants are growing in your yard space, and are interested in ways to encourage and showcase them? This is for you! Mateus is an expert on the plants that grow in the Bow Valley and can help you work with your land to encourage edible and medicinal plants already growing in your yard space!
The Wondrous World of Worm Composting!
You can make high quality organic soils and teas from your food scraps! Learn about the different methods of vermicomposting (composting with worms) both indoor and outdoor. How to do it in a way that is smell free, and all the different applications of working with worms!
Mushroom Cultivation 101
Imagine harvesting gourmet mushrooms straight from your kitchen! In this workshop you will learn how to cultivate and propagate edible mushrooms both indoor and outdoor. Enter into the realm of the Mushroom farmer!
Magical Mushroom Walks
Are you Fascinated by Fungi? Do you want to learn some of the edible species growing right under your feet? Join Mateus on this seasonal adventure where you will learn about the world of mushrooms! Kids are encouraged on this magickal adventure!
Kombucha Making
Science is beginning to reveal just how important the microbiome is for overall health. Kombucha making is an easy fun way to add beneficial microbes to your diet, and in turn improve your digestion and health. Join Mateus in learning how to make Kombucha from start to finish, you will walk away not only with the skills, but the equipment to start brewing immediately!
Sauerkraut/fermentation 101
For ages humans have been using fermentation to preserve/process food. By fermenting our food we are able to improve its digestibility and improve our microbiome. Bring some vegetables that you would love to learn how to ferment, and with Mateus’ expert guidance you will go home with the know how and ferments to delve into a lifelong journey of fermentation!