Our presenters are curated for their quality, depth, integrity, and alignment with our educational purpose. Since 1982, a distinguished faculty of authors, educators, activists, artists, performers, and practitioners have shared their work at our Cortes Island campus and in Vancouver.
David Sumerlin
David Sumerlin has worked for Fungi Perfecti since 1984. He has been making mushroom extracts for the last 20 years and has been involved of all aspects of mushroom cultivation. David teaches many different mushroom workshops which include basic outdoor mushroom cultivation, mushroom tissue propagation as well as various mushroom arts including paper making and mushroom dyes. He has been teaching Hollyhock workshops since 2004 and has an extensive knowledge of locations and species on Cortes Island.
Events with David Sumerlin
Wild Mushrooms and the Mycology of ConsciousnessOctober 16 - 20, 2024
Save the world, one mushroom at a time. Fungi, particularly mushrooms, offer powerful, practical solutions to enhance both human and ecosystem health. Through lecture, discussion, and foraging: Learn easy-to-grow cultivation methods using a hands-on approach. Gain the skills to identify at least twenty-five species of mushroom, both wild and cultivated. Delve…