WORKSHOP
Fire making and mushroom leather
– The secrets of the tinder fungus
October 9th from 10am to 1pm — October 11th, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm — Small City Farm
Barrier-free access
German
Learn about the ancient art of making fire with tinder fungus—a fascinating tree fungus that has accompanied humanity for millennia. Even the famous "Ötzi the Iceman" had it in his equipment.
In this workshop you will learn:
- how to start a fire with tinder fungus
- the primitive production of mushroom leather
- the historical use of tinder fungus for wound care
- its role as a traditional medicinal mushroom
Venue
The small city farm is located at Neufahrtweg 14a, 1120 Vienna
Course leader
Julia and Florian Leitner
Julia and Florian Leitner, founders of the nature and survival school “Erlebensraum Natur”.
They have been fascinated by mushrooms – especially tree fungi – for many years and pass on their knowledge in survival and outdoor courses.
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