Kid's Mushroom Exploration Program

Let's learn about fascinating fungi!

There’s more to fungi than meets the eye! These mysterious critters aren’t plants or animals, they are their own special group. Attend this free Kidzone program at the Hudson Library to learn all about mushrooms, and have a chance to investigate some real specimens up close!

This event will occur from 3:30pm-5:00pm on Thursday, October 23rd. During the first half of the event, Outreach Director Skye will guide beginner mycologists (mushrooms scientists!) through a slideshow presentation where we will discover what a fungus is, the purpose of a mushroom, what fungi eat, and how these creatures benefit the world around them. After the talk, attendees will be invited to explore and ask questions about real mushroom specimens!

Please note: all mushrooms are safe to touch and handle, and no deadly poisonous specimens will be available at the exploration table, but as a precaution parents are requested to to keep an eye on their young children as they explore the mushrooms. Thank you!

This program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. This event is geared towards children 5-12 years old, but we welcome attendees of all ages! Email Skye (c2NhaG9vbiB8IG1haW5zcHJpbmdjb25zZXJ2ZXMgISBvcmc=) with any questions.

You may also like the following events from Mainspring Conservation Trust:

• This Monday, 15th September, 06:30 pm, Talk: Living With Fire in Franklin
• This Tuesday, 16th September, 04:00 pm, Nature Walk: Tree Identification at Piney Knob Trailhead in Murphy
• This Thursday, 18th September, 09:30 am, Nature Walk: Morning Bird Walk at Tessentee Bottomland Preserve in Franklin