Children being trained as "Fungus Experts" by The Fungus Friends of Saar-Pfalz
In an exciting new initiative, the Mushroom Enthusiasts of Saar-Pfalz e.V. have introduced the MushroomCoach program, designed to captivate children and young people with the wonders of the mushroom world. This innovative program aims to leave a positive footprint on Earth by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the role and importance of mushrooms in our environment.
The MushroomCoach training, developed in collaboration with the German Society for Mycology (DGfM), is divided into two age groups: MushroomCoach Kids for preschool and elementary school children, and MushroomCoach Junior for young people from about 10 to 16 years old. The program is designed to be interactive, educational, and engaging, with hands-on mushroom growing kits, nature exploration, and fun activities that make learning about fungi accessible and enjoyable.
Two young ambassadors, Jona Baltes (10) and Dimitri Gegi (8), have been named the first MushroomCoach Kids and MushroomCoach Junior of Saarland. They were trained by Marco Theobald, an experienced MushroomCoach and member of the Mushroom Enthusiasts of Saar-Pfalz e.V. The organization invites everyone interested to learn more about the MushroomCoach training or the motivational badges for children.
Mushrooms are indispensable for numerous ecosystem processes and are essential for life on Earth. Beyond their role in ecosystems, mushrooms can be used for various purposes, such as paper production, textile dyeing, and as ink for writing. The world of mushrooms is much more complex and surprising than just the distinction between edible and poisonous mushrooms.
The MushroomCoach's task is to encourage children and young people to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms with all their senses, including practical work, playful experimentation, and sensual experiences in nature. By doing so, the program aims to spark a lifelong interest in these fascinating organisms and their crucial role in our environment.
For more information about the MushroomCoach training and the motivational badges for children, please visit www.pilzfreunde-saar-pfalz.de. The Mushroom Enthusiasts of Saar-Pfalz e.V. can also be contacted via email at [email protected].
As the MushroomCoach program continues to grow, it is clear that the future of mycology is in good hands. With the help of dedicated individuals like the Mushroom Enthusiasts of Saar-Pfalz e.V., the next generation is poised to uncover the secrets and wonders of the mushroom world.
- The MushroomCoach Kids and MushroomCoach Junior programs, designed for children and young people, promote an understanding of science, as they explore the wonders of the mushroom world.
- Fitness-and-exercise and health-and-wellness can be connected to the MushroomCoach program, as the practical work and nature exploration encourages physical activity and fosters a connection with nature.
- The MushroomCoach training, which focuses on education-and-self-development, mixes learning about ecosystem processes with arts and crafts, like paper production and textile dyeing, using mushrooms.
