Discover why mushrooms are among the most remarkable examples of nature’s intelligence, and how they can help us solve some of the world’s biggest issues. There’s nearly no domain in which we wouldn’t benefit from the impressively versatile gifts of fungi — from cleaning up our ecosystems & the soil that produces our food, to transforming our health, to creating a sustainable future.

Join Melissa Vrouvides, somatic psychedelic facilitator and women’s community organizer behind Aphrodite Health, as she explores the intersection of relationships & psychedelics in healing & personal growth.

We'll examine how relationships can serve as powerful vehicles for profound healing, and discuss essential risk reduction topics such as preparation & integration, building a supportive village of care, nervous system health, trauma-informed practices, considerations for choosing psychedelic practitioners, and more.

In this musical tale, Reg Ina shares with us her story where the protagonist “Rosee dives deeper into her gift of communicating with plants, and discovers the grand and mysterious connector of Nature: mycelium!"

Two kindred souls delve ever more deeply into the rhythm of the seasons, the whispers of plants, the dance of seeds, the embrace of the Earth, the flow of emotions, and the currents of energy—a wheel ever turning and eternally renewing: the eternal cycle of life and death.

“Her graceful artistic creation is crafted to entwine us with that which binds us all... the eternal cycle of LIFE."

On Friday Oct 18th, let yourself go free in this safe playground of spontaneous dance, energetic connection & beautiful smiles. 🕺🌎💃🏽

Ecstatic Dance is an invitation to merge with the music and let our body respond to it freely. Discover the power of ecstatic dance for emotional & energetic release in this heart & mind-opening space for creative dance. Move with freedom, express yourself & rekindle your inner flame.

Get immersed in the sonic hot springs of Little Bang’s music while the good vibrations of Afro-Brazilian Bass House melt any tension away & listen to the soothing voice of Marianne Derycke as she artfully guides the unfolding of the dance. 🌊

Release your inner child, be yourself & celebrate being alive in a caring crowd. 🌱

SimbaSōl is a Montreal-based electronic music producer, performer & recording artist. He was dancing as soon as he learned to walk. He’s been a pillar of community & an inspiration to all of those revolving around him, not only for his ability to guide us through soulful musical journeys, but also to tap into the listener’s heart & awake emotions.

Constructed around hard-hitting baselines, groovy percussions & four-dimensional synths, SimbaSōl’s sound is much more than that; his magic is served with authenticity from his inner world, where time seems to stand still as he works his craft.

In this talk, Nady Eghtedari will be doing a deep dive into the fascinating world of burn morel mushroom foraging and how to optimize your harvest of these wild delicacies! 🌲😋

🔍 Finding Morels: Identify the best spots where morels are most likely to grow & estimate your harvest based on terrain and conditions.

🤠 Preparation & Gear: Have the right vehicle, equipment, food & tools for a successful trip.

🗺️ Fieldwork & Community: Use maps & field data to locate morels, and learn to connect with local foragers, buyers, and camps.

🤯 Pro Harvester Tips: Understand what to expect in the field, from terrain challenges to spotting morels, dealing with wildlife & more.

🏕️ Camp Life: Learn to manage your camp, food & vehicle maintenance; preserve your harvest and know the ground rules for interacting with fellow foragers.

Whether you’re an experienced forager, a beginner, or just curious about the journey from forest to table, this talk will equip you with valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your foraging adventures.

Curious about microdosing? Perhaps you’ve already tried & want to learn more? This talk is for you! 😊

Microdosing is truly a new frontier of medicine, and is showing promise for improving mental health, enhancing cognitive function & neuroplasticity, increasing physical and emotional wellbeing, fostering social connectivity, and even treating addiction.

Julie will be giving us a wide cross-section of the psilocybin microdosing landscape that goes beyond benefits — covering essential topics like preparation, dosage, protocols, risks, legal and ethical considerations & the insights stemming from current research.

Come expand your knowledge about this fascinating topic, ask questions & engage in thoughtful discussions in a safe & caring environment.

Join Chef Justin for a live culinary demonstration, where we will dive into the delicious world of mushrooms. Learn how to work with a variety of mushroom species, each with its own flavours and character.

This interactive session will equip you with practical skills to elevate your kitchen game. Not only will you learn how to optimize the textures of various mushrooms, but you will also discover how to pair them with sauces to make them shine! Don’t miss out on this workshop and become the star of your next dinner party!

What can the experience of dying teach us about life? Can psychedelics help to cross the final frontier in peace?

We'll explore the therapeutic use of psilocybin for end-of-life care, and the role of mystical experiences in alleviating existential distress. Discover the psycho-spiritual importance of embracing our mortality in an intentional & open-hearted way — providing access to a deep reservoir of wisdom & hope for not only the dying, but also those who wish to live more fully.

We’ll gain insights into the spiritual significance of "ego death”, and the transcultural wisdom of many indigenous traditions that use plant-based entheogens ceremonially to expand human consciousness.
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Come discover a meaningful exploration of life’s deepest topic with Laslo as your guide.

Where can you turn when traditional medical care has failed you? Could it be that nature provides some remedies where modern pharmaceutical products & therapeutic technologies fall short? 🌿✨

After exhausting all conventional options for Lily’s chronic seizures, Sarah-Kate found preliminary research suggesting functional mushrooms could help Lily with her intractable epilepsy. With continuous use of functional mushrooms (a combination of Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Maitake, Reishi, Shiitake & Turkey Tail) alongside anti-seizure medication, Lily went from having an average of 50 seizures a day (!!!) down to one every few months.

This miraculous turnaround inspired Sarah-Kate to found Lily’s Lighthouse: a non-profit with a mission to fund further research investigating the efficacy of mushroom-based treatment for epilepsy & offer holistic therapies for children living with the condition. 🧠✨

Come hear how Lily’s story affects us all & how mushrooms could be part of game-changing treatment for chronic conditions.

Join us and explore the storied world of the Amanita genus, including the world’s most iconic mushroom: the Amanita Muscaria. From Siberian shamanic rituals using the Fly Agaric to access the world of the gods, battle with demons & experience revelatory visions to the tamer laboratories of modern science.
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From the ancient to the contemporary, this Amanita deep dive will weave the domains of science & spirituality, including:

🎅🏻 Santa Claus & Vikings: The mythical origins that make Amanita Muscaria truly legendary.

🙏 The Key to the Divine: Compounds that inspired its ceremonial use & their evolutionary pathways.

📜 From Muscaria to Phalloides: The close relatives of this flamboyant fungus & their major historical significances.

🔬  Get Familiar: Macro & microscopic identification features.

✨  Altered States of Consciousness: The key differences between Amanita Muscaria & Psilocybe Cubensis, and the biochemistry of their psychoactive substances.…and more 😉

Join Mead & Dylan who will be coming all the way from Chicago for this presentation blending myth with today’s science, and painting a full portrait of this complex genus.

Get ready to dive into the world of mycotech with two visionary scientists, Catherine Bélanger and Félix-Antoine Bérubé-Simard! 🌿🍄

🧀 How did NASA discover a new fungus in the extreme environment of Yellowstone’s acidic hot springs that now helps us make delicious, ethical meat & dairy alternatives with complete proteins?

♻️ How can “garbage” be turned into valuable & sustainable mycomaterials thanks to mycelium?🐠 What do zebrafish, marine fungus from the St. Lawrence River & opioid addictions have to do with cutting-edge medicine?

🔋 How the heck can mushroom skin be turned into recyclable computer chips & batteries?

🌎 How can mushrooms help clean the soil, water & air we rely on from toxins and contaminants?

These are just some of the questions we’ll be exploring in this live interview! 🤯

Catherine and Félix-Antoine will guide us through the incredible versatility of fungi, showcasing how these organisms can revolutionize fields such as alternative food production, medicine, environmental sustainability, and beyond. 🌍♻️

If you’re curious about the future of collaboration between mushrooms & humans — this interview event is a must-attend! Whether you’re an expert or a newcomer to mycology, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of how fungi can transform our world. Join us for an engaging conversation, bring your questions, and learn from these pioneers as they share their insights & inspire us with the limitless possibilities of fungi!

Lift off into unique soundscapes & vocals with sonic storyteller Opale Ashley, inspired by the wisdom of plant medicines. This hypnotic trip will take you on journey into the beauty of your own inner world through sounds, breath, voice & movement. Experience an original musical performance blending organic sound samples, vocals and live instruments, accompanied by hypnosis cues, breathwork, and movement cues for a holistic sensory experience.

DJ Moti is from Costa Rica & based in Montreal. Her soundscapes resonate with depth and authenticity, infusing her sets with groovy rhythms & nature-inspired elements. Mixing melodic techno, progressive house, and organic sounds, her sets transport us on mesmerizing sonic journeys, weaving together ethereal melodies & hypnotic rhythms.

Horla, a lover of life, aims to evoke emotions and share his positive energy through his performances. He believes that being human means being able to live like a kid & experience a childlike state of free self-expression at all times. His versatility will take you on a global tour as he combines deep, organic, and textural frequencies with progressive house grooves. Let your emotions flow, enjoy the grooves and smile.