From UK Fungus Day / British Mycological Society
Hands-on youth project connecting fungi with sustainability, food production, creativity and environmental awareness, including growing mushrooms.
Who is it for?
Young people up to 18 / schools / groups / families
Source book
Mushrooms & Fungi: Collection Wide
From UK Fungus Day / British Mycological Society
A family-friendly challenge to look for 20 fungi, with responsible-identification guidance and links back to fungal conservation.
Who is it for?
Families / children / beginners
Source book
The Mushroom Fan Club
From British Mycological Society
Primary resource exploring fungi as recyclers, partners of trees and woodland organisms, with a creative woodland activity and spore-print extension.
Who is it for?
Primary / KS1–KS2
Source book
Shyla's Wood Wide Web
File type: PDF
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Printable primary activity explaining fungal spores and guiding children through making a mushroom spore print.
Who is it for?
Primary / KS1–KS2 / families
Source book
Little Guides to Nature: Hello Fungi
File type: PDF
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From Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Meet Kew’s curator mycologists and explore one of the world’s largest fungal collections, including unusual specimens and how fungal collections support science and conservation.
Who is it for?
Families / older children / educators
Source book
Fungarium
From Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew classroom challenge using fungi cards, an infographic, research template and quiz before pupils create a fungi hero-or-villain comic cover or poster.
Who is it for?
KS2
Source book
The Secrets of Mushrooms