📍Ages: 8 -12 (Must be accompanied by an adult)🎟️ Tickets: Free (No Registration Required)
Have you ever heard a mushroom make noise? Join us for a fun and fascinating science adventure as we meet the rare Texas Star Mushroom (Chorioactis geaster) — a mushroom that actually hisses when it opens from it's "Devil Cigar" shape! It became our official state mushroom 5 years ago even though it is millions of years old. We’ll explore how this amazing mushroom uses water pressure, tiny spore jets, and even vortex rings (like smoke rings!) to create sound. Through colorful visuals and simple explanations, we’ll discover that the hiss isn’t magic — it’s physics in action!
Hands-on Fun!
After the presentation, stick around for a creative activity! You’ll get to:
Mold your own Texas star mushroom stages using colorful clay.
Color a special Texas star mushroom coloring sheet with markers. (Optional)
Share what you learned about how mushrooms “talk” with science!
Perfect for curious minds, budding biologists, and young engineers!
No prior science knowledge needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity!
https://cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/tween-nature-event-mushrooms-texas-36803
Event Venue
Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr.,Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Tickets
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