Fungi Virgin

[barga]

Hi All
is there anyone out there who would start me off fungi hunting. I've been out on my own a few times and found loads of shrooms but i'm frightened to try any of them ( eating them I mean) as all the books I've got warn about instant death etc should you eat the wrong one.
So if theres anyone in the north east willing to take an absolute novice out I'm your man . I live at Stanley near Durham .

[billybob99]

I went on a national trust fungi foray last week very informative dont know if there are any in your area though?
Have a look on their website
National Trust | Events | Fungi Forays

[barga]

thanks unfortunatly theres none that I can find in the north east , still looking though .

[sarah64]

Originally Posted by barga

Hi All
is there anyone out there who would start me off fungi hunting. I've been out on my own a few times and found loads of shrooms but i'm frightened to try any of them ( eating them I mean) as all the books I've got warn about instant death etc should you eat the wrong one.
So if theres anyone in the north east willing to take an absolute novice out I'm your man . I live at Stanley near Durham .

Hi there
I've had a look around and this link may be of interest to you
Fungi Identification courses North East England: Fungi Identification courses in North East England: Fungi Identification classes North East England

Hope this is useful.
Sarah

[sarah64]

Woh just looked at the price of one of their courses and they are quite expensive. You could look at the Woodland Trust and Forestry Commission as they also run fungi forays, not sure about your area though.

[barga]

Thanks Sarah64 I've missed the course this year at Hexham , I'll do it next year .