The Kids Crew and Katie Stone meet mycologist Peter McCoy to uncover the hidden world of fungi in this episode of The Children’s Hour Shorts. Listeners learn how mushrooms recycle nutrients, clean pollution, and help plants grow. From underground mycelium to giant mushrooms in Oregon, this episode reveals how mushrooms keep our planet alive and connected.

Includes 4 audio clips and a Learning Guide for educators. Our learning guides meet and cite educational content standards, and are designed for use with elementary through middle school students.

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