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SUMMARY:Cumberland Fungus Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Cumberland Fungus Fest is a quirky and captivating four-d
 ay celebration of fungi and forest ecology\, held across the village of C
 umberland from October 1 to 4\, 2026. Now in its seventh year and organiz
 ed by the Cumberland Community Forest Society\, the festival turns a shar
 ed fascination with mushrooms into an interdisciplinary program of presen
 tations\, guided forest walks\, films\, a lively Science Pub\, a Fungus B
 azaar art night and craft market\, and hands-on activities for children. 
 It is equal parts science\, art and community gathering\, drawing mushroo
 m enthusiasts\, naturalists\, families and curious first-timers into the 
 forests and halls around Cumberland. Expert-led walks help attendees iden
 tify and understand the fungi that thrive in the area's coastal woodlands
 \, while talks and screenings explore the surprising and vital roles fung
 i play in healthy ecosystems. Proceeds support the Society's work protect
 ing\, stewarding and educating about the Cumberland Community Forest. A f
 estival pass covers the weekend's core events\, with youth and child pric
 ing available\, and some special activities such as guided walks and the 
 Science Pub may carry an additional cost. Set in one of the Comox Valley'
 s most characterful villages\, surrounded by trails and forest\, the Fung
 us Fest is a genuinely original autumn outing for the whole family.\n\nht
 tps://vanislenet.net/events/cumberland-fungus-fest-2026
LOCATION:Village of Cumberland
URL:https://vanislenet.net/events/cumberland-fungus-fest-2026
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