Wood Wide Web

Super Weekend is a monthly program for families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem!

Did you know that up to 90% of vascular land plants are connected underground by mycorrhizal fungi? These fungi help plants share nutrients and even communicate with each other through an incredible “wood wide web” network. The visible “fruits” of these fungi are the mushrooms we see above ground!

Join us on November 28th–29th to uncover the hidden connections beneath the forest floor. Discover how mushrooms and fungi act as nature’s communication system, connecting trees and plants along the Fraser River. Learn about local mushroom species; explore their fascinating roles in the ecosystem; discover the tasty ways they can be used; and celebrate the cool, wet season that brings them to life!

WHAT:
Learn how fungi connect the forest through the wood wide web!
Identify some local mushrooms and discover the delicious ways they can be used.
Create your own mushroom print to take home!

Who is it for?

Family & kids

Tickets : Free to $20

COST: Included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Admission is free for members.

Family Ticket ($20.00) – for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Adult Ticket ($8.00) – adult 19 and older
Senior Ticket ($6.00) – senior 65 and older
Student Ticket ($6.00) – student ID required
Child Ticket ($5.00) – children aged 3-12
Children 2 and under register for free.

How to get tickets?

At the door: At the front desk.

 

Date: Saturday November 28, 2026 to Sunday November 29, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm

Venue & Address

Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Paid Parking at Pier West and the River Market

Accessible by Public Transport

5 minute walk from New Westminster SkyTrain Station