FABULOUS FUNGI!

Fungus hunts and coursesat Wilderness Woodwith Anne Yarrow Autumn 2019

Come and find out about the mushrooms and toadstools you see along your autumn walks, and learn which ones promise a tasty dinner and which ones likely death - and raise money for charity! My fungus events are relaxed and good fun, whether you are a complete beginner or

already know a little. The emphasis is on identification and understanding rather than foraging - you may go away with one or two to cook later, but this cannot be guaranteed, and safety and conservation are always placed first.

Wilderness Wood is an ideal place to learn, with a range of species that you’re likely to find in Wealden woodlands and heaths. One of the excitements of fungus-hunting is its unpredictability, but in my 28 years at the wood I built up a good picture of what to look for and where. As fungi are weather-dependent, we can’t be sure what or how many we will find. NB Picking of mushrooms and toadstools is not allowed in Wilderness Wood, except in very limited quantities on these walks. We normally make a collection for identification purposes, and put them on display at the end. You are welcome to bring your own puzzles for identification.

Proceeds of the events are given to the charity Doctors for Nepal (www.doctorsfornepal.org.uk)

Practicalities

Events are held at Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down, Nr. Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HJ, tel: (01825) 830509, email: emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org, website: www.wildernesswood.org. Meet in the Wilderness Café.

Numbers are restricted and therefore booking is essential. Please contact me on 01825 831972 or yarrow@hmill.plus.com to check availability;then post a cheque or pay by BACS to confirm your booking.

Accompanied children welcome, apart from the all-day course. Pushchairs may have to be carried in places.

Wear appropriate outdoor gear – we are not put off by rain! No dogs please. Let me know about walking difficulties/wheelchairs. Please bring babies in backpacks rather than buggies if possible.

1. "Woodland fungi - Death or Dinner?"

Very popular fungus hunts for beginners (¾ - 1 mile), learning about and identifying mushrooms and toadstools, with the emphasis on edible and poisonous ones. Maximum 20 people.

Adults £12.00 Concessions. £11.00 Children (6-15 yrs) £6.00 Children (0-5 yrs) freeSaturday, September 28 10.30 am - 12.30pm

A further date may be added later in the autumn - watch the Wilderness Wood website for details, or email me to be kept in touch.

2. "Fungal fry-up"Hunting and identifying our woodland fungal harvest.. We hope to follow the hunt with a fry-up and tasting of edible fungal finds. Bring specimens for identification / tasting if you like! Maximum 15 people.

Adults £22.00 Concessions £20.00 Children (8-15 yrs) £11.00 (no young children on this walk) Sunday, October 20 10.00 am - 1.000pm

3. "Fungi for Starters": Day course for beginnersSpend a day getting to grips with mushrooms and toadstools – what they are, how they grow, their life-cycle, the basics of identification, how to identify some key species and groups, and which ones are edible or poisonous.

Coffee and introduction in the marquee, then a brief foray, followed by principles of identification. After lunch, a 1½ - 2 hour hunt in the wood (¾ - 1 mile) , then tea and identification of our finds. Bring identification book, if possible, and a basket or plastic box. Lunch available at the Wilderness cafe, or bring a packed lunch. Max.12 people.

Adults £65.00 Concessions £60.00 Including teas/coffeesSunday, October 13 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

4. “Family fungus-hunt”A fungus hunt for the whole family to enjoy, especially geared to children. Who can find the largest? The smallest? How many different colours and shapes can we find? Find out how the fly agaric gets its spots, and how to make a spore print. Max. 25 people.

Adults £9.00 Concessions.£8.00 Children (4-15) £4.50 Under 4’s free Wednesday, October 30 10.30 - 12 noon

5. Your own fungus event

A fungus hunt or course at Wilderness Wood makes a very special and memorable birthday celebration, gathering of family or friends, club or society outing. Prices depend on the nature of the activity. Or I can lead a fungus hunt on your own land or appropriate public land near you. Enquire at 01825 831972/ yarrow@hmill.plus.com.

BOOKING: PLEASE CONTACT ME TO CHECK AVAILABILITY ON 01825 831972 or yarrow@hmill.plus.com

And then to confirm your booking

Either return this form with a cheque (payable to C and A Yarrow) toAnne Yarrow, Huggetts Furnace Mill, Stonehurst Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6LL

Or make a BACS payment to sort code 30-95-01, A/C 00039976, ref. your name

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