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Discover the hidden treasures of the forest with our mushroom GPS scavenger hunt. From colourful fly agarics to mysterious oyster mushrooms - learn to recognise, admire and understand how essential these fascinating organisms are to our ecosystem.

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Natuur in de Stad

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Fiets langs de mooiste groene plekken van Groningen. Ontdek parken, vijvers en stadsbossen waar je midden in de stad to…
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 4,0 km 10 3
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Strand en zee ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht langs het strand en de boulevard van Scheveningen. Leer alles over de zee, schelpen en zeedieren!
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 1,8 km 10 13
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Natuur en dieren bij Kijkduin

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de prachtige natuur rond Kijkduin. Van duinen tot bossen, van zeevogels tot konijnen - de natuur…
Natuur 9-10 year
55 min 6,0 km 10 3
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Natuur in het Kralingse Bos

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten door het mooie Kralingse Bos! Kijk goed om je heen naar bomen, bloemen, een…
Natuur 5-6 year
35 min 1,3 km 10 2
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Natuur ontdekken in het Vondelpark

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door het Vondelpark voor de allerkleinsten! Tel eendjes, zoek bloemen en ontdek de natuur om je he…
Natuur 3-4 year
40 min 1,5 km 10 5

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What does the hat of a mushroom feel like?
Soft and spongy Hard as stone Sharp as a knife Smooth as a mirror
What is the best thing to do when you find a mushroom?
Calling an adult Eating him Picking him Hiding him
What is the difference between a big and small mushroom?
The size The colour The sound The smell
When don't you see mushrooms?
In very dry times In spring In the forest After the rain
Why are mushrooms important for the forest?
They clean up the ground They give light They make music They give warmth
Which mushroom is very poisonous?
Fly agaric Mushroom Oyster mushroom Shiitake
What is the best thing to do with mushrooms?
Watch Eat up Throw Hug
What happens when you pick a mushroom?
He is no longer growing He gets bigger He turns blue He will sing
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Can you dry mushrooms?
Yes, then they stay good longer No, you can't Only in winter Only the small
Which mushroom turns black when you touch it?
Ink mushroom Fly agaric Mushroom Oyster mushroom
Do all mushrooms have a stalk?
No, some are flat Yes, all Only the big Only the small
What shape does a dusting fungus have?
A round ball An umbrella One star A square
What time of day do you see the most beautiful mushrooms?
Early in the morning In the afternoon Late at night At midnight
Which mushroom looks like a sponge?
Ceps Fly agaric Mushroom Ink mushroom
What help mushrooms in the forest?
They clean up old leaves They make music They build houses They make light
Can mushrooms grow underwater?
No, they need air Yes, in all lakes Only in warm ponds Only in the rain
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What do mushrooms NOT have?
Leaves A hat A handle One colour
Why are some mushrooms poisonous?
To protect themselves To be beautiful To get big To grow rapidly
What part makes mushrooms special?
They are neither a plant nor an animal They all have legs They can fly They make noise
What is the difference between a mushroom and a plant?
Mushrooms do not make their own food Mushrooms are bigger Mushrooms are always poisonous Mushrooms grow faster
What is a known poisonous mushroom?
Fly agaric Mushroom Oyster mushroom Shiitake
Do mushrooms only grow in the forest?
No, also in gardens and meadows Yes, only in the forest Only on mountains Alone in the desert
What do mushrooms often grow on?
On deadwood On stones On glass By metal
What do you call the underside of a mushroom hat?
Slats Feet Hands Eyes
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How can you tell if a mushroom is getting old?
The underside gets darker He turns red He gets white spots He gets smaller
What does the mushroom use its spores for?
To reproduce To store food To drink water To repel insects
What is a characteristic of poisonous mushrooms?
You should never eat them They are always red They glow in the dark They smell like roses
What is the best way to store mushrooms?
In the fridge in a paper bag In the sun to let them dry In a plastic bag at room temperature In the freezer without cleaning them
Which mushroom often grows together in large groups?
Honey fungus Lone fungus Solitary mushroom Only-swamp
Which mushroom often has a white stem and brown cap?
Ceps Blue knight's mushroom Green boletus Purple wax plate
What is a fairy bench?
A small mushroom growing on wood A mushroom that moves A mushroom that sings A mushroom that flies
What is the top round part of a mushroom called?
Hat Crown Cup Lid
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Which mushroom has a characteristic ear-shaped appearance?
Judas ear Elf bench Oyster mushroom Curly hem
Which mushroom is used to produce antibiotics?
Penicillium (fungus) Mushroom Shiitake Oyster mushroom
What is the function of the lamellae under the cap of a mushroom?
Spreading traces Absorbing water Producing oxygen Storing food
On which trees does the birch tree beetle prefer to grow?
Birch Oak Pine Beech
What is the function of mycorrhiza for trees?
Improved uptake of water and nutrients Insect protection Strengthening the trunk Improving photosynthesis
What is a trace print?
The pattern of fallen traces for identification A fossil of a mushroom A disease symptom A growth spur in the stem
What do you call mushrooms that grow completely underground?
Hypogesis mushrooms Epigesis mushrooms Terrestrial mushrooms Subterranean mushrooms
Which Dutch mushroom has tubes instead of lamellae?
Ceps Mushroom Shiitake Parasol
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Which mushroom has the nickname 'king of mushrooms'?
Ceps Shiitake Truffle Cockscomb
What colour does the birch mushroom turn when it gets old?
Brown to black Yellow to orange Red to purple Green to blue
Which mushroom is used in traditional Chinese medicine and called 'the mushroom of immortality'?
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Shiitake Maitake Cordyceps
Which mushroom is also called 'swan of the forest'?
Common oyster mushroom Giant parrot oyster mushroom Grey oyster mushroom Lemon plate
What colour will the tuberous parasol mushroom be when you cut it?
Yellow to orange Red Blue Green
Which mushroom is nicknamed 'beefsteak fungus' because of its meaty texture?
Liver bar mushroom Giant bovist Sulphur oily fungus Common oyster mushroom
What is bioluminescence in mushrooms?
The ability to produce light Ability to absorb UV radiation The ability to change colour The ability to release heat
What method is used to visualise mushroom spores for identification?
Making track marks Microscope with UV light Adding chemical dye Heating up to 100 degrees
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What structure protects young mushrooms before they open?
Velum Peridium Columella Capillitium
Which mushroom is grown on coffee grounds as a substrate?
Oyster mushroom Shiitake Mushroom Enoki
Which mushroom grows characteristically in 'witch circles'?
Common meadow mushroom Fly agaric Ceps Ink mushroom
What is the function of the ring (annulus) around the stalk of some mushrooms?
Protection of young platelets during development Retaining moisture Attracting insects for spore dispersal Extra support for the hat
What method is used to grow mushrooms commercially?
Sterile substrate culture Spore dispersal in the wild Hydroponic cultivation Genetic modification of mycelium
What method is used to visualise mushroom spores for identification?
Making a trace print Microscopic section Chemical colour test UV light exposure
What is characteristic of the Amanita mushroom family?
They have a volva (sheath) at the base They always have pores instead of pictures They only grow on dead wood They always have a hollow handle
What do you call fungi that actively shoot their spores?
Ballistics tracks Anemospore Hydrospores Zoospores
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What do we call the petrification of ancient mushrooms preserved as fossils?
Mycelia stone Mold fossil Trace stone Fungite
Which test is commonly used to identify toxic Amanita species?
The presence of a volva (tuber) at the stem base Colouring it blue when damaged The release of milk juice Blackening of the slats
Which mushroom can spontaneously ignite by fermentation?
Common dusty mushroom (at maturity) Sulphur moss mushroom Fire mushroom Red boletus
What psychoactive substance is in 'magic mushrooms'?
Psilocybin Muscarinic Muscimol Amanitine
What is the scientific name for the fly agaric?
Amanita muscaria Agaricus bisporus Chantharellus cibarius Boletus edulis
How are spores released in dusty mushrooms (Lycoperdon)?
Through an opening on top of the mushroom By unfolding the hat By breaking up pictures By active ejection
Which toxin is responsible for most deadly mushroom poisonings in Europe?
Ξ±-amanitine Muscarinic Psilocybin Ibotenic acid
Which mushroom parasitises insects and is therefore also called 'zombie fungus'?
Ophiocordyceps unilateralis Cordyceps sinensis Entomophthora muscae Beauveria bassiana
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