This October, Biotech Without Borders is hosting a hands-on workshop series celebrating fungi, sustainability, and biomaterials at their Long Island City lab. Whether you’re curious about mushroom cultivation, compostable design, or bioplastics, you’ll leave with practical skills and something to take home.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Make Your Own Mushroom Grow Kit | Register here
Thursday, October 23 at 6 PM
Learn to grow wood-loving mushrooms like Oyster and Lion’s Mane from start to finish – and take home your own DIY kit.

Myco-Materials: Make Your Own Mycelium Flower Pot | Register here
Friday, October 24 at 6 PM
Craft your own compostable planter using living mycelium. A fun and accessible intro to myco-materials and sustainable design.

Make Your Own Bioplastics | Register here
Saturday, October 25 at 11 AM
Discover how to turn common ingredients like starch and agar into eco-friendly plastic alternatives. Learn, experiment, and take samples home!