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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Refuge Rocks - The Secret Life of Fungi! (Ages 5-10) (April 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://friendsofhagerman.org/resources/05%20Children/Refuge%20Rocks/Fungi.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="282" height="181" align="left" style="margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Mushrooms aren’t just mysterious—they’re mighty important! Young&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;nature explorers are invited to uncover the fascinating world beneath their feet at The Secret Life of Fungi, a hands-on children’s program at&amp;nbsp;Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. This interactive class will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. and is designed for youth ages 5–10.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;During this fun and educational program, participants will learn about the important role fungi play in nature and on the refuge—from breaking down fallen trees to helping plants grow. Kids will take a closer look at mushrooms and discover why fungi are often called nature’s recyclers and underground helpers.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;The program includes:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;An age-appropriate mini lesson on fungi and mushrooms&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;A creative, fungi-themed craft to take home&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;A fun, hands-on activity that brings the secret life of fungi to life&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Blending science, creativity, and outdoor discovery, The Secret Life of Fungi is perfect for curious kids who love nature, exploration, and a little mystery.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Program Details:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Saturday, April 18&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Ages: 5–10 years&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 28px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Location: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Come discover the hidden world that helps nature thrive—the secret life of fungi is waiting to be explored!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 24px;" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;

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