2009 England fungus events

[thelawnet]

Here's a listing for your diary. All National Trust, unless otherwise stated.

Surrey:
Fungal Foray - Ranmore Common
Denbies Hillside
Description Join Ray Tantram for a walk of discovery. Find out about fungi and their mysterious habits and habitats.
Booking Essential 01372 220644 surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dogs on leads welcome
25 places - book by 10th September
12 September 2pm - 4pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Box Hill
Come for an afternoons walk around Headley Heath and look for some of the many different kinds of fungi that can be found there.
Booking Essential 01372 220644 surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dogs on leads welcome
30 places - please book by 24th September
26 September 2pm - 4pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Abinger Roughs and Netley Park
Join Ray Tantram for a walk of discovery. Find out about fungi and their mysterious habits and habitats.
Booking Essential 01372 220644 surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk
Dogs on leads welcome
Please book by 24th September
26 September 2pm - 4pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Holmwood Common
Come and explore the wide variety of fungi found on Holmwood Common and discover how vital fungi are the environment.
Dogs on leads welcome
20 places - book by 15th October
Surrey Hills Estate Office, 01372 220644, surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk
18 October 10.30am - 12.30pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Alice Holt (Forestry Commission)
23rd October 2009
10am - 12noon
Adults
£5
Booking:
Recreation Officer 01420 520212 kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Polesden Lacey
Andy Goodwin's extremely popular Fungus walk is back again this autumn. Enjoy a beautiful walk, while learning to identify the different funghi growing around the Estate. Early booking recommended.
Booking Essential 01372 452048
Not suitable for children under 5 years
Where to Meet Visitor Reception
26 October 11am - 1pm
Adult £8
Child £4

Winkworth Arboretum
(no details, but there are two events, I think in October)

Gloucestershire:
Chedworth Roman Villa
19 September 10:15-12:30
Family Toadstool Trail
Family fungus foray to track down toadstools in the woods!
Bring: Sturdy footwear Wet-weather clothing, Old clothing, knife (Adults only!), basket for collecting(no carrier bags!), identification book
Booking Essential 01242 890256
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Where to Meet Car Park at Chedworth Roman Villa
19 September 10.15am - 12.30pm
All Tickets £2

Also:
Specialist Adult Fungus Foray into Chedworth Woods.
Same location/booking details, but adults only, £5
19 September 1.45pm - 4pm

Devon:
Knightshayes Court
Come and join local expert Jeff Benn as he discovers more unusual fungi at Knightshayes Court.
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Essential Contact Elaine Vergette, 01884 254665, @nationaltrust.org.uk
20 September 11.30am - 1.30pm
20 October 11.30am - 1.30pm
7 November 11.30am - 1.30pm
Pricing
Adult £5
Child £2.50

Killerton
An exploration of fungi in Ashclyst forest, part of the Killerton estate, with Nigel Pinhorn of Exe Nature Walks.
Booking essential: 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
11 October 2pm - 4pm
18 October 2pm - 4pm
1 November 2pm - 4pm
15 November 11am - 1pm
Pricing
Adult £7
Child £4.50

Hembury and Holne Woods
Stroll through the woods with the Warden and a mushroom expert, looking at the variety of fungi abundant at this time of year.
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Meet in lower car park, GR SX 728 680.
Office open for booking Monday to Friday only
Dartmoor, 01626 834748, dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk
11 October 10am - 12pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Plymbridge and the Upper Plym
Hunt the woods and see how many species of fungi you can identify.
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585.
Booking Dartmoor, 01752 341377, dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk
15 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Heddon Valley
West Exmoor Coast
Fungi come in many shapes, sizes and colours, some very edible, some very poisonous. Join the Warden for a gentle stroll to discover the interesting range of fungi available at this time of year.
Dogs on leads welcome
Meet at the National Trust Shop Heddon Valley SS655480
Booking Heddon Valley Shop, 01598 763402, hannah.mayell@nationaltrust.org.uk
18 October 10am - 1pm
Adult £4
Child £2

Haldon Forest Park (Forestry Commission)
October 17 10am-1pm
Age 16+
No Dogs
Meeting place: Ranger's Office
Booking 01392 834233 enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
£5/person.

Dorset:
Brownsea Island (in Dorset)
Autumn Wildlife and Fungi Trail and Activities
Explore Brownsea in all its Autumnal glory - trail and activities for children and their families
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Not Needed
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Where to Meet Visitor Centre
Scheduling Information
26 October 10.30am - 3pm
27 October 10.30am - 3pm
28 October 10.30am - 3pm
29 October 10.30am - 3pm
30 October 10.30am - 3pm
No Additional Charges

Kingcombe The Kingcombe Centre, Dorset-Holidays and Courses in Natural History & Nature Conservation
27 September
11 October
10am - 4pm
Tutor: John Wright
A day of investigating, identifying and perhaps eating fungi. The day will begin at 10am with coffee and an introduction to the species likely to be found; the rest of the morning will be spent in the field.
Bring a picnic to have in or around the Centre. After lunch there will be an identification session followed by
tea and cake. We shall cook any edible fungi for everyone to try if they wish. With John Wright.
£45

Herefordshire:
Croft Castle & Parkland
The popular walks book out very quickly so get your ticket and learn all about the fungi in Croft's Woods.
Booking: Property Office, 01568 780246, croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

17 October 10am - 12pm
17 October 2pm - 4pm
18 October 10am - 12pm
18 October 2pm - 4pm
21 October 10am - 12pm
Adult £5
Child £2.50

Cambridgeshire:
Wimpole Hall
Guided Walk by our Forester looking at the fungi found at Wimpole, particularly those growing on trees.
Please meet in front of the Stable Block
Booking needed: Administration, 01223 206000, wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
17 October 11am - 12.30pm
Adult £5
Child £2.50

Cornwall:
Go Wild at Antony! - Fungi Foray.
part of the Wild September season we are holding an extra special fungi foray walk with the gardening team. Come along and find out about the hidden nature at Antony and discover the wild woodland and fungalicious formal gardens.
Booking Essential 01752 812191
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Meet at the front of the house.
Please bring suitable all weather clothing and foot wear.
30 September 2pm - 4pm
No Additional Charges

Cardinham (Forestry Commission)
Wednesday October 28 2009
10am–12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Morning session: 6 years+.
Afternoon session: adults.
£5 per person.
Booking: 01392 834233 enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Deerpark Woods (Forestry Commission)
Sunday November 1 2009
10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm
Morning session: 6 years+.
Afternoon session: adults.
£5 per person.
Meeting Place: Deerpark car park
Booking: 01392 834233 enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Idless (Forestry Commission)
Sunday October 25 2009
10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm
Morning session: 6 years+.
Afternoon session: adults.
£5 per person.
Meeting Place: Deerpark car park
Booking: 01392 834233 enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Wiltshire
Stourhead
Hunt for mushrooms with expert Michael Jordan, and we will provide your fungi baskets and refreshments.
Booking Essential Anne Butler, 01747 842012, anne.butler@nationaltrust.org.uk
For unaccompanied children aged 5+.
27 October 1.30pm - 4pm
Child £8

Shropshire:
Carding Mill Valley & the Shropshire Hills (in Shropshire)
Come and search for fungi on the slopes of Carding Mill Valley and in Rectory Wood, with expert John Hughes!
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Not Needed
Dogs on leads welcome
Children accompanied by an adult are welcome
Meet at the Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley SO443946
4 October 11am - 1pm
All Tickets £4

Attingham Park
A guided walk around the Attingham Estate with a Warden looking for edible and inedible delights.
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Essential 01743 708170
Not suitable for children
£1 booking fee when booking via the phone
10 October 11am - 1pm
Adult £6

Norfolk
Blickling Hall, Garden & Park
Autumnal guided walk through Blickling Park identifying many fungi on the way.
Parking in the National Trust Carpark - £2.50 charge
Where to Meet Meet in the Main Car Park
Booking essential: Blickling Events, 0844 800 4308,
11 October 10am - 1pm
All Tickets £4

Derbyshire:
Ilam Park
A guided walk to discover the fungi in Ilam Park, followed by a delicious lunch of mushroom soup in the Manifold Tearoom.
Booking Essential 01335 350503
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Please meet at the National Trust Learning Centre at Ilam
10 October 10.30am - 2pm
Adult £12
Child £8

Hardwick Hall
Discover more about our fascinating mycology on a guided walk with our Fungi expert, followed by a delicious mushroom inspired lunch in the Great Kitchen Restaurant.
Assistance Dogs only are welcome
Meet at Hardwick Park Centre
Booking: Reception Administrator, 01246 858400, hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
18 October 10am - 12pm
Adult £12
Child £6

Longshaw Estate
Fungi for Families
A short walk discovering Longshaw fungi along the way and finishign with some hands-on activities.
Booking Essential 01433 637904
Where to Meet Moorland Discovery Centre
18 October 10.30am - 1.30pm
All Tickets £3

Kedleston Hall
Enjoy a guided walk with a warden in the park followed by a light lunch in the Old Kitchen restaurant using mushrooms as the main ingredient.
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Advisable 01332 842191
Meet at Visitor Reception.
Property Office, 01332 842191, kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
26 October 11am - 1pm
27 October 11am - 1pm
28 October 11am - 1pm

Nottinghamshire:
Clumber Park
Join in the search for some of the hundreds of species recorded at Clumber
Normal Admission Charges Apply
Booking Essential 01909 476592
5 October 10am - 12pm
Meet at Hardwick crossroads near to entrance to Caravan Club Site
6 October 10am - 12pm
Meet at the Classical Bridge
13 October 10am - 12pm
Meet at the Conservation Centre
16 October 10am - 12pm
Meet at the Classical Bridge
17 October 10am - 12pm
Meet at the Conservation Centre
Adult £4
Child £2
Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16)

Clumber Park
Fungi Exhibition
Fungi displays information and activities at the Conservation Centre.
7 October 1pm - 4pm
11 October 1pm - 4pm
17 October 1pm - 4pm
No Additional Charges

Clumber Park
Fungi Photography
Bring your own camera equipment for a morning of photo-opportunities as we lead you to and identify some of the most photogenic fungi.
Booking Essential 01909 476592
8 October 10am - 12pm
12 October 10am - 12pm
15 October 10am - 12pm
Adult £4
Child £2
Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16)

Tyne & Wear
Gibside
walk to find fungi, learn to identify them, and cook and eat the edible ones.
Booking Essential 01207 570229
Includes a non-vegetarian BBQ
Meet at Admissions
Bring strong shoes and a collecting basket.
Scheduling Information
27 September 10.30am -
All Tickets £13.50

West Yorkshire
Hardcastle Crags
Join us and our Fungi Expert for a walk in the woods to find some of the rare and fascinating fungi that Hardcastle Crags is famous for. Collect and identify the amazing fruiting bodies and learn about the largest living organisms on the planet.
Booking Essential 01422 844518, hardcastlecrags@nationaltrust.org.uk
Children welcome but please note the walk may involve some rough terrain.
27 September 10am - lunch
3 October 10am - lunch
Adult £4.50
Child £2.50

[FungiJohn]

Well that's saved me a lot of work, thanks I'll make it a sticky.

Please feel free to add any other events.

John

[thelawnet]

Surrey:
Painshill Landscape Park
Sunday 18th October 2009, 11am and 2pm, pre-booking on 01932 868113 essential, event free, subject to paying normal admission costs (free with annual membership). Max 4 children per adult. Led by Brian Spooner

Nower Wood Education Nature Reserve, near Leatherhead
Saturday 17 October 10:00am-4:00pm
£30
Led by Ray Tantram (British Mycological Society), run by Surrey Wildlife Trust, bookings on 01372 379509

[thelawnet]

Kent Wildlife Trust:

Identification of Fungi Part 1 10am-4pm 26th September 2009, Tudeley Woods Reserve. The overall aim of the day will be to identify some of the many groups (genera) of fungi from their characteristic features. We
seek to understand the place of fungi in the context of wildlife
ecology rather than the human food chain! With Martin Allison

Beginners’ Guide and Introduction to the Fungi 10am-4pm. 7th October 2009 Tyland Barn. Morning spent in classroom studying fungi features, afternoon in the woods. No collecting except for Identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt

Identification of Fungi Part 2 10am-4pm 17th October 2009 Trosley Country Park. No collecting, except for identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt.

Identification of Fungi Part 3 10am-4pm 7th November 2009 Blean Woods RSPB Reserve. No collecting, except for identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt.

[thelawnet]

Here are the Winkworth Arboretum details (Surrey):

19 September 2pm-4pm
28 October 2pm-4pm

Both £4 adult, £2 child

Booking required: Alison Bishop, 01483 208477, alison.bishop@nationaltrust.org.uk

[jonbem]

Thorpe Perrow
Arboretum Contact Details
T : 01677 425323
E : enquiries@thorpperrow.com
A : Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
FUNGUS FORAY 1.00pm
Sunday 20th September
Sunday 27th September
Sunday 11th October
Sunday 25th October
Curious about what you can eat and what you can not?? Join us for the afternoon with our expert Dr. Keith Thomas, set out on a foray to gather fungus then be amazed at what has been found!! Bring a bag or basket, no need to book. Suitable for all ages.

[thelawnet]

A late one:

Brookwood Cemetery, near Woking
Sunday 1st November 2009, 2pm

Fungi Walk, led by Dick Alder. Discover the wide variety of fungi found in the cemetery. No booking necessary, £3 min donation per adult suggested, to benefit Brookwood Cemetery Society

[alge]

Originally Posted by thelawnet

Kent Wildlife Trust:

Identification of Fungi Part 1 10am-4pm 26th September 2009, Tudeley Woods Reserve. The overall aim of the day will be to identify some of the many groups (genera) of fungi from their characteristic features. We
seek to understand the place of fungi in the context of wildlife
ecology rather than the human food chain! With Martin Allison

Beginners’ Guide and Introduction to the Fungi 10am-4pm. 7th October 2009 Tyland Barn. Morning spent in classroom studying fungi features, afternoon in the woods. No collecting except for Identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt

Identification of Fungi Part 2 10am-4pm 17th October 2009 Trosley Country Park. No collecting, except for identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt.

Identification of Fungi Part 3 10am-4pm 7th November 2009 Blean Woods RSPB Reserve. No collecting, except for identification purposes. With Joyce Pitt.

It appears this study day is not running due to the lack of fungi showing suitable for an introductory day.

[thelawnet]

Originally Posted by alge

It appears this study day is not running due to the lack of fungi showing suitable for an introductory day.

I've just checked the 10-day weather forecast and there's still no rain predicted at all.

It may well be late October before there are many fungi about.

I've held off on booking any forays until we get some proper rain.

[Jo*]

I am looking for ones in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire Leicestershie even Nottinghamshire, the Nat Trust ones are fully booked in all the areas.

Only one at each property is not enough, Clumber said they filled instantly and have been asked by a few people to put on more.

We would love to go to one.