Photo: Stephen Axford
CHILDREN
Fungi Fun For The Whole Family
Children's art workshops
Join children’s educator Caitlin for a play based, creative enquiry into the whimsical world of fungi! Children will use clay and natural materials to create their own old growth forest ecosystem, brimming with colourful fungi and creatures!
These workshops will be held in Bermagui on 5 and 19 July. The cost is $25 for one child and $20 for every additional sibling,
For bookings, email creative.nature.children@gmail.com
Craft
Printmaking, painting and collage
Join local fungi enthusiast Marita Smith and create some mushroom art! Marita will supply all materials and guide you through a range of fun fungi activities, including printmaking/stamping with real mushrooms, drawing/painting mushrooms, and creating mushroom collages.
Marita will have a variety of wild and cultivated fungi to provide inspiration and act as printing materials.
This event will be held at Malua Bay Community Centre on Sunday 13 July 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Children under 16 years are welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Cost: $25 per adult, $10 per child (5-16 years)
Children's library events
Fungi Foray with Marita Smith
Join local fungi enthusiast Marita Smith for a walk to learn about the fantastic world of fungi and the basics of mushroom identification. Learn about the diversity and ecology of fungi growing on the NSW south coast, from hardy polypores to groovy ghost fungi.
This fungi foray is at Surf Beach on 12 July 10 - 11 am. Cost: $25 per adult, $10 per child (5-16 years). Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Kayaking & Fungi Tours
Dates
28 June 2025
Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
Rates
$200 Adult / $160 Child
About
Our tour starts at Broadwater and from here we paddle to the stunning Pambula River Mouth with vibrant turquoise water and beautiful natural surroundings. No kayaking experience needed as our expert kayak guide will show you how! Paddle up the river as our guide points out the fungi, wildlife and natural features of Beowa National Park.
Stop along the way to stretch your legs, have a swim and delicious morning tea. Special dietary requirements can be catered for upon request, just let us know at time of booking
Resources for Children
Photo: Gemma Saarine,
winner of 2024
youth photograph
competition
Growing mushrooms in the classroom
by D. Dalton, L. McGlashan & P. Wenzel 2016
This teaching resource is available for teachers to use to support teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics. People doing home schooling will also find it helpful as will parents.