Fungi

Meet these fantastic creatures!

Did you know?

Fungi are everywhere—in soil, air, water, inside plants and animals—even in you!

Did you know?

Fungi include mold, mildew, mushrooms, yeast, rust, and smuts.
The world needs all these yucky-sounding things!

Did you know?

The Fungi Kingdom of 144,000 species includes yeast for baking bread.

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These fungi are causing problems through no fault of their own.

Learn about them and take action!

Shoestring Root Rot

White Pine Blister Rust

The Humongous Fungus!

A kind of root rot fungus that is a record holder for size. It is also bioluminescent, which means it glows in the dark—check out the slider!

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Shoestring Root Rot

A "Rust" is a Type of Fungus

Scientists are improving the survival of white pines to resist this fungus that showed up more than 100 years ago from Asia. There’s hope!

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White Pine Blister Rust

Start your journey to protect ecosystems today!

Pick your first quest below

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Moths

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Beetles

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Fungi

Learn and Read

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Sudden Oak Death

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Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

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White Pine Blister Rust

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Shoestring Root Rot

Stay and Play

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White Pine Blister Rust Activity Book (Grades 3-5)

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White Pine Blister Rust Activity Book (Grades K-3)

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Shoestring Root Rot Activity Book (Grades 3-5)

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