Have you heard about Ghost Mushrooms? They produce a chemical called luciferin that shines with green light, so they actually glow-in-the-dark. 
Did you know that mushrooms help make rain form? The spores they release are a catalyst for droplet formation. 

It's been an absolute joy to learn about the incredible world of fire and fungi this term. Small groups have been lighting up the rocket stove with Megs and brewing bush tea. The 'ComPasta Chefs' have been donning their chef's hats and cooking up a storm with garden organics. The story group has been hearing students own tales of the bush brought to life in creative ways. On top of this, each group has been growing mushrooms back in class. The 3 /4 Freeman/Talbot classroom is home to an Oyster Mushroom forest at the moment and we hope to try the 3 /4 Ross Lion's Mane in garden soon. 

Up next is a fire and fungi celebration session next Friday with special guest from Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, Aboriginal Fire Officer, Teangi Brown! 

Thank you to Tim at West Tamar Fungi for the discount on mushroom kits.

Thanks to Aidan and Mark for four new tree ferns in the outdoor classroom. 

And thanks to the Woolworths Junior Landcare partnership for a $1000 grant towards new garden beds and the construction of a learning wall in the outdoor classroom.