Photo: Stephen Axford
CHILDREN
Fungi Fun For The Whole Family
Children's library events
The Forest in the Tree tells the story of the mycorrhizal fungi and the chocolate tree. Come meet author Ailsa Wild and a bundle of your local friendly mycelium. We’ll read some of the book, learn a tiny bit of science, and design our own story characters inspired by real life fungi.
Pottery
Get creative and come along to a polymer clay mushroom workshop! On Sunday 22nd of June anyone 7+ can come and make some mushrooms out of polymer clay, with assistance from Ayla you can create any mushroom you like! Come, create your masterpiece/s, then stay in the hall or go out for lunch or even a walk down to the seals while your clay is cooking! Then return to collect your work around 12pm and enjoy the rest of your day in the beautiful surroundings!!
Sun 22 June at 10 am in CWA Rooms Narooma. Cost is $20 p.p
Children's art workshops
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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!
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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,
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For bookings, email creative.nature.children@gmail.com
Craft
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.
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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)
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.
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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
