Fungi connect is an activity to help children and young people understand biodiversity and the role of fungi in the environment. It aims to encourage cross curricular links between Arts, Science, English, Music and History (I'm sure you can get some maths, DT and engineering in there too). The British Mycological Society who are organising Fungi Connect say that all entries received by the 1 October deadline will be shared and celebrated as widely as possible from UK Fungus Day on the 5 October 2024 onwards.
You can download the Fungi Connect flyer here
Those aged 18 and over are not left out and can enter the Fungi photography competition here - deadline for entries 7 October 2024
Misac have an annual competition with cash prizes for schools and students. This year it aims to 'raise teenagers' awareness of human fungal diseases and the emerging threat of antifungal drug resistance. Students are invited to design an illustrated webpage for teenagers that describes the fungal pathogen, associated disease and treatments used, and also discusses the factors contributing to anti-fungal resistance and ways of combatting this problem.'
MISAC competition closing date: 29 March 2025
Image: Scarlet elf cups growing on woodland floor. Author's own image