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** The Network is excited to be participating in THE GREAT EXHIBITION ROAD FESTIVAL 2026**

Hello from the Imperial Fungal Science Network! Our Network is a hub for the mycology community (led by scientists at ý). A mycologist is a scientist who studies fungi and the crucial role which fungi play in our life on earth.

WHAT/ the Network is hosting a public engagement activity at the Festival; visit us at our ‘UNDERGROUND FUNGAL NETWORKS’ stand

WHEN/ 12:00 – 18:00 on Sat 6 & Sun 7 June

WHERE/ find our stand in the Underground Adventure Zone in Prince’s Gardens

FIND US/📍Marquee, Prince’s Gardens, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 find us at Map/2C

HOW/ a FREE drop-in event (no registration required)

Daily Schedule Saturday 6 June AND Sunday 7 June
12 noon OPEN
all afternoon UNDERGROUND FUNGAL NETWORKS
Meet real scientists & learn more about the fungi which live beneath our feet!

DRAWING WALL
– join us at our walk-in art activity for all ages… doodle/sketch underground connections on the drawing wall!
– learn how fungi connect an English woodland underground, and have a go at drawing a fungal network

PlusREADING NOOK
– relax & read about fungal science in our picture book mini-library
– forage for fun facts about fungi… all ages are invited to browse the bookshelf

18:00 CLOSE

PLAN your visit/other highlights at the Marquee’s … find many more exciting activities exploring the science of fungi:

– play giant jenga at ANTIFUNGAL RESISTANCE JENGA (drop-in)
– EARTHBEAT: the Underground Disco (ticketed)
– and GLOW AND GROW: Illuminating Bioengineering (drop-in)

and follow @ExRdFestival on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates and to be the first to find out about free tickets for popular talks, workshops and shows.

Our Network provides a leadership, advocacy and communications platform for mycologists and a developmental framework for future leaders in fungal research.Researchers interested in the Network can find more information and join the Network / Follow us (BlueSky; X/Twitter)