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POMO Museum is hosting Royal BC Museum's "Marvellous Mushrooms" from July 18 - October 28 2026. Join us at our official opening on July 25th at 5:30 pm of Marvellous Mushrooms! </div>
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To celebrate the opening of our travelling exhibition, and our Growing in the Tri-Cities display, we will be hosting an opening night event! Guests will be given the opportunity to explore the museum outside of open hours, hear a talk from Emily Betz, researcher
and educator at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, mingle with members of the community, and, of course, enjoy some light snacks and drinks.</div>
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Marvellous Mushrooms by Royal BC Museum <i>encourages visitors to learn more about BC mushrooms and their versality. It introduces a cross-section of different species—some familiar, some bizarre, some delicious and some deadly. Their lives are interwoven with
every part of British Columbia ecosystems.</i></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Mushrooms are not only a subject of scientific study but also a source of food, dyes, and medicine; and objects of ceremony and beauty. This exhibition delves into the many facets of these fabulous fungi. —
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Across Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam, people are cultivating food, restoring habitats, tending gardens, and caring for the natural spaces that connect our communities. Through their efforts, local ecosystems thrive, neighbours connect, and knowledge
is shared between generations.</div>
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Growing in the Tri-Cities highlights the stories of individuals, community groups, and Indigenous stewardship initiatives that are helping shape a greener future. Through photographs, interviews, and personal reflections, visitors will discover the many ways
people nurture the land and the positive impact this work has on both the environment and community well-being.</div>
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Doors open at 5:30 PM and the event begins at 6:00 PM</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">How Much?: </span>$10 (before tax)</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Will there be drinks?:</span> For purchase at the museum</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Will there be food?: </span>Light snacks will be provided.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700;">How do I get my tickets?: </span>
<span style="color: rgb(187, 46, 51); font-weight: 700;"><a href="https://square.link/u/5UC8Q9vN" target="_blank" id="OWAe2ab848a-743d-5301-be60-0372d65fe9c8" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(187, 46, 51);"><i>Click to purchase your tickets</i></a></span></div>
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