WHEN: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 5-8 PM
WHERE: Roy G. Guerrero Park & Myco Research Station at Circle Acres Preserve
COST: Free w/ Registration (Donations Accepted)
Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring the hidden underground alliances between fungi and plants through games, science, and glowing adventures! Dive into the magical underground alliance between fungi and plants at Mycelial Realms, a unique outdoor adventure game blending ecological education with immersive gameplay!
Event Highlights:
• Mycelial Realms – Play as Plants, Fungi, Funky Fungivores, or Villains in a UV capture-the-flag style game, racing to reconnect with the Mother Tree.
• Costume Contest – dress as your favorite Flora, Fauna, or Fungi. Get creative with glowing outfits, face paint.
• UV Night Exploration – Discover glowing mushrooms, lichens, and nocturnal wildlife with provided blacklight flashlights. Don’t forget your camera and tripod. Learn how some plants, mushrooms, lichens and insects have evolved color patterns that are visible in the ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic light spectrum, which humans cannot see but many insects, birds and animals can see.
• Hands-On Demos – Learn how to upcycle mushroom blocks for gardening, soil building, and mycoremediation. We will have mushroom blocks for everyone to take home and upcycle.
• Community Science – Help document fluorescing organisms on iNaturalist.
• Family Fun – Mushroom crafts, costume contests, guided tours of the restored dumpsite-turned-forest, and glow-in-the-dark bingo (Spanish cards available!).
• Snacks & Souvenirs – Sip on “Mush Love Tea,” enjoy mushroom-themed treats, and take home recycled mushroom blocks to grow your own fungal allies!
Parking
Park in the first lot by softball fields at Roy G. Guerrero Park, 400 Grove Blvd and walk towards ACC until you see the the Circle Acres entrance and sign.
Schedule:
5-7pm:
Mushroom block giveaway & demos at the Myco Research Station
Crafts table open
Mycelial Realms Game 1 (sign-up required, 25 spots)
6:30: Costume Contest – dress as your favorite Flora, Fauna, or Fungi (glowing outfits encouraged!)
7-8pm:
Mycelial Realms Game 2 (sign-up required, 25 spots)
Self-guided UV Walk with Glow in the Dark Bingo
Glow bingo
Mothing
Volunteer!
Want to be part of the magic behind the Fluorescent Forest? We need enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this glowing night to life! From setting up our UV wonderland to managing glow games and helping with cleanup, there's a role for everyone. Volunteers will receive a special glow-in-the-dark token of our appreciation and the satisfaction of helping our fungal community shine!
