Introduction to Mushroom ID and Fungi Foraging
The magical world of fungi is strange and fascinating, with its own biological kingdom. Many of us find it meditative and addictive. It captures the imagination of young and old. Learn how to identify edible, non-edible and poisonous varieties. Discover why mycelium is so important to our planets existence.
This is an introductory level course which will focus on how to identify mushrooms safely and grow your skills and confidence.
We will take a close look at the various features and structures of the fungi we find so as learn how to distinguish them from other species. Bear in mind there are over 10,000 species, Matt will teach you how to notice the various details and how to dissect a mushroom to help you in your detective work of identifying which one you have. Habit is also key to understanding fungi and this will also be studied in depth during the course.
We aim to find at least 20 different species of fungi, but on a good foray we can find around 40. As expected, there are no guarantees we will find edible species or sufficient quantities for people to take home. Mushrooms are fickle and play by their own rules. Matt will hopefully spend the days before mushroom hunting to guarantee a wild mushroom cook up at the end of the walk.
Matt will be giving out a lot of information that he has learned over the years from study, other mycologists and mushroom experts, we recommend bringing along a notepad and pen. Group sizes will be limited to 20 adults, plus any accompaning children.
This is an introductory level course which will focus on how to identify mushrooms safely and grow your skills and confidence.
We will take a close look at the various features and structures of the fungi we find so as learn how to distinguish them from other species. Bear in mind there are over 10,000 species, Matt will teach you how to notice the various details and how to dissect a mushroom to help you in your detective work of identifying which one you have. Habit is also key to understanding fungi and this will also be studied in depth during the course.
We aim to find at least 20 different species of fungi, but on a good foray we can find around 40. As expected, there are no guarantees we will find edible species or sufficient quantities for people to take home. Mushrooms are fickle and play by their own rules. Matt will hopefully spend the days before mushroom hunting to guarantee a wild mushroom cook up at the end of the walk.
Matt will be giving out a lot of information that he has learned over the years from study, other mycologists and mushroom experts, we recommend bringing along a notepad and pen. Group sizes will be limited to 20 adults, plus any accompaning children.
2022 Dates
*in a 15 mile radius of Bodmin or Okehampton
Exact location will be revealed on booking.
Duration: 4-6 hours, average 5 hours.
Please note that unfortunately dogs and fungi forays do not go well together, no matter how well behaved they. Dogs are welcome on our other plant foraging walks.
Find out how we did on our 2019 forays:
www.cornishwildfood.co.uk/blog/fungi-foray-bodmin www.cornishwildfood.co.uk/blog/fungi-foray-looe The mushroom season is weather dependent and fluctuates every year. The season of 2018 started very late due to a long hot summer and little rainfall, and 2020 seemed to hit early. Customers with gift vouchers will be contacted first and given priority booking.
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Fungi Foray (Mushroom ID) - Gift VoucherValid for 1 Adult. Priority booking for 2021/22. PDF via email. Valid for 2 years.
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