Slime molds are a strange fungus-like life form. Neither plant nor animal, slime molds often form a colorful, gooey blob on old logs, lawns, or on mulch or decaying leaves. Here’s how to make your own slime mold.
What You Need
- Jar
- Damp paper towels
- Raw oatmeal
What You Do
- Find Slime Mold
- Head outside and find some slime mold. Late spring, summer, or early fall– after a few days of steady rain–are perfect times to find slime mold.
- Where is the best place to find slime mold? Look under rotting wood or in old, decaying logs.
- Put Slime Mold In a Jar
Once you find some, cut off a few small pieces of the slime mold. (This won’t hurt it.) Put the pieces in a jar lined with a damp paper towel. - Feed the Slime Mold
Feed the slime mold a few flakes of raw oatmeal every day, and watch what happens!