Marvellous Molesworth mob of motivated mycologists motor to Mt. Field!

“Excitement was in the air as we left Molesworth Primary on our hopeful mission to find fungi, big and small.” (Conor)

“Once we started everyone forged their way to find weird, colourful fungi. It was cold and slushy underfoot, but throughout the wonderful green, sparkling day Mother Nature showed us beauty and sunshine, throughout the forest.” (Alona)

“The logs were mossy and the ground was damp, wet and cold.” (Meghan)

“It was cold, so vast and green……The waterfall was fierce like it was guarding something, so mighty and strong…..The fungi was like magic and the trees were so tall, like they were guiding ships from space.” (Finn)

“Some fungi were frozen. One even looked like ice.” (Violet)

“We found coral fungi, agarics, brackets, puff balls and earth stars.” (Ruby C)

We split into six groups of four. We followed a long trail encountering many species of fungi. The two most intriguing were the jelly fungi and the coral fungi.” (Gabe)

“It was a long journey but once we arrived we realised that it was definitely worth it. As the frost was whisked away by the morning sun we began our search.” (Hamish)

“We were on a mission to find fantastic colourful fungi.” (Ruby R)

“Last Friday we visited the beautiful, bitterly cold Mt Field. The sun was shining but the cold around us was sharp.” (Macy)

“The fungi were colourful and delicate. Some were big, some were small. Everything was covered in a thick layer of soft, green moss and lichen.” (Stephanie)

“Our legs were aching and our stomachs were growling.” (Arrie)

“We found the waterfall. It was loud. It felt like rain and it was beautiful.” (Kyeshia)