1. Celebrate your find!

You’ve discovered one of over 150 community-made ceramic mushrooms hidden around Marina Park and downtown Thunder Bay. Each one was painted by local residents during Art of the Mushroom, a CAHEP and The Hive community art project.

2. Take a closer look.

Every mushroom is unique. Notice the colours, patterns, and shapes. Each reflects the creativity of the artist who made it.

3. Share your discovery.

Snap a photo of your mushroom and post it on Instagram or Facebook using #ArtOfTheMushroom and #ThHiveTBay (and tag @thehivetbay and @cahepthunderbay if you can).

Your photo helps us track where the mushrooms travel and celebrates Thunder Bay’s creative spirit.

4. Keep or re-hide it.

You’re welcome to take one mushroom home as a keepsake or hide it again for someone else to find. If you re-hide, choose a spot that’s safe, visible, and weather-friendly.

5. Explore more.

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