What is the yellowish sponge like stuff appearing on my mulch bed?

Question:Recently some strange stuff started to appear on my mulch bed. It is yellow/white like sponge. When dried it would produce some black/red dust when turned. Is it some sort of fungus coming from the wood mulch? I do have chipmunks in my yard. I have been watering my flowers in the evening, maybe this contributed to it?

Thanks for your answers

Answers:
It's a slime mold and harmless. Frequently found this time of year. See link below.

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donno

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I could be wrong, But it sounds Like a fungus from over watering...

Try watering in the morning..

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this is a fungus/ mold issue do not water at night as they water settles in. the best time to water is like 4 in the morning and not in bucket fulls, water and wood or wood chips do this quite often , it can spread and kill you plants if it continues

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Yes it is a fungus
Remove it with a shovel trying not to break it cause the dust are spores and will help it spread.
Fluff your mulch with a hard rake to allow airflow, (natural enemy of fungus) do it at least once a month. Plus, doesn't it look much better? fresh & new.
Chipmonks don't have any effect on this.
Moisture & darkness are a fugus' favorite enviroment, so if you can water early enough for the plants & mulch to dry before dark, try to.

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