Name: Why You Should Stop Growing Psilocybe Cubensis
Start: 2026-08-13T12:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-13T12:45:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.

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Why You Should Stop Growing Psilocybe Cubensis

Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT

Ah Haa School - SkyDeck Rooftop @ 155 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

We will challenge the widespread reputation of cubensis as the go-to psychedelic mushroom. This presentation delves into the history of Psilocybe cubensis, not only of its cultivation but also how it spread throughout the globe. But more importantly, we will focus on the myriad of incredible alternatives, their growth, habitat and effect and why exotic species are the future of the Psychedelic industry. We will examine how cultural biases and convenience have shaped the dominance of cubensis, often at the expense of diversity and depth of experience. This talk invites a rethinking of what it means to cultivate and consume psychedelic fungi. You will gain insight into the overlooked treasures of the mushroom world, learn practical considerations for exploring beyond cubensis, and discover how embracing variety can reshape the future of psychedelic practice and research.

Speakers

Jasper Degenaars

Fungi Academy

Jasper Degenaars is an ambassador to the Kindom of the Fungi and has dedicated his life to the sharing and growing of Fungal Wisdom. It all started over 13 years ago when he embarked on a journey to decipher the growing of Psilocybe mushrooms. Since 2019 he has committed his full... Read More →

Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm MDT
Ah Haa School - SkyDeck Rooftop

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