Woodland Fungi Season

Led by former Wilderness Wood owner Anne Yarrow, who over her decades at the wood became an expert in woodland mycology, the fungi season is one of our most popular series of courses.

STOP PRESS: On Saturday 19th November Anne will leading an extra fungus hunt to find the late flush of toadstools which have popped up in the mild, damp weather. They include everyone’s favourite, the red and white spotted fly agaric, and the prized edible penny bun.

PLEASE BOOK (call 01825 830 509) by midday Friday 18th November.

The hunt is on Saturday 19 November, 10.30 – 12.30.

Adults £16, concessions £14.50, children (6 – 15 years) £8.

Tell your friends, as we need 12 people for the walk to go ahead.

Death or Dinner?
Explore the world of woodland toadstools with Anne Yarrow, who’ll show you which ones are edible which are poisonous. Get to know a blusher from a stinkhorn and a tasty dinner from certain death! Please book
October 12th, 16th & 29th 10.30 – 12.30
Adults £16, Concs £14.50, Children (6-15) £8

Fungal fry-up
Learn to hunt for, identify and cook a delicious woodland harvest, and enjoy a delicious campfire cookout (with a chance to cook anything edible you’ve found!) Please book
October 21st 10.00 – 1.00
Adults £48 Concs £45 - includes campfire lunch

Family fungi hunt
A special fungus foray for the whole family to enjoy, especially geared to (accompanied) children. Please book  
Wednesday October 26th 10.30-12.00 
Adults £10  Concs  £9  Child (3-15) £6

Fungi for starters 
Freaked out by fungi? Join this full day course for beginners to learn much about mushrooms and find the fun in fungi! Learn what the various woodland fungi are, how to identify them and which are edible. Please book
October 15th 10.00 – 4.00
Adults £85   Concs £80