Vecino’s entrance is located in the alleyway between 5th/6th Ave and Laburnum/Oleander. Please enter garden throught the backgate

Rhys Pritchett will be leading an interactive workshop for all experience levels, combining mycology, soil science, and making our own fertilizer and mushroom substrate. Mushrooms are not only an amazing and crucial part of the soil food web, but they can also be a delicious and colorful addition to your backyard garden.

Workshop is $25/person, paid on the day of the event, for time and material. 

There are scholarship options available,  reach out to rpritchett94@gmail.com for more information.

Venmo or cash accepted.  

Rhys Pritchett has ventured into the realm of regenerative agriculture, striving to foster sustainable coexistence within the ecosystem of life. Their journey as an herbalist, activist, and multimedia artist reflects a dedication to positive change.Growing up homeschooled, Rhys learned about culinary arts and plant-based nutrition from their mom. They pursued a BFA at California State University, Chico, where artistic talents in painting, drawing, and sculpting flourished.A perpetual student, Rhys explores self-taught disciplines like music and coding, preferring to work with living organisms—fungi, algae, herbs, fruits, and vegetables—to experiment with biomaterials and challenge unsustainable practices.Rhys draws inspiration from a year spent working at a local mushroom farm, Earth Regen, deepening their understanding of interconnectedness in nature. Gratitude is extended to friends and loved ones whose support played a crucial role in Rhys' growth, acknowledging the inseparable bond between humanity and nature.Through community building, skill-sharing, and a genuine passion for art, science, and ecology, Rhys quietly advocates for sustainable practices, seeking the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature.