Date: Saturday September 21st
Time: 1 pm – 4pm
Join us for Mushroom Marvels, a day filled with adventure, connection, and playful activities centered around mushrooms and nature! This family-friendly event offers a range of interactive games and challenges that celebrate the magic of mushrooms while engaging in fun team activities.
We will meet at 1pm at the Pelham Bay Park station, the last stop on the #6 line. We will then take the 10:15 Bx29 bus towards Pelham Bay Park together. Once we get off the bus it’s a 20 min walk to the destination but we will do plant ID on the way so it won’t feel long!
If you’re coming by car meet us at the station at 1pm so we can car pool!
Free and open to all – please share with your friends, family and community!
We’ll be playing some of the following fun games and activities:
Mushroom & Plant Matching Game
Kick off the day with a fun icebreaker that gets everyone mingling and learning a bit about mushrooms and plants.
Mushroom & Plant Adventure Walk
Families explore the park on a playful adventure walk, discovering hidden mushroom marvels and connecting with nature.
Mushroom “Spore” Launch Team Challenge
Teams launch “spores” to designated targets, mimicking how mushrooms spread spores and build relationships with trees.
Nutrient Forage Team Hunt
A scavenger hunt where teams search for “nutrients” hidden around the area, simulating how fungi and plants share resources.
Symbiosis Puzzle Hunt
Teams race to find and assemble puzzle pieces that illustrate the interconnectedness of mushrooms, plants, and trees.
Fungi-Forest Relay
A team relay challenge that involves transporting “nutrients” between mushrooms and trees, navigating an obstacle course to mimic the balance of a forest ecosystem.
Fungi & Tree Communication Game
Teams pass secret messages through their group, mimicking how fungi and trees communicate in the forest, with a fun twist!
What to Bring:
– Comfortable shoes and sun protection
– Towels and water shoes for water activities
– A playful attitude and readiness for fun!
Come join us for a fun-filled day where families can bond, learn, and play together while celebrating the incredible world of mushrooms!
-Journei Bimwala, NYMS Community Partnership Coordinator
