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Fungi - Voyage into the Mycelium (Intermediate)

Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor, Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter and Daniel Thompson-Mills of Steward Community Woodland. You will already have a basic knowledge of fungi and this intermediate level session will explore in more depth this marvellous kingdom of nature. Session will include:

  • Wood cavitation and insect accommodation

  • Fungal role in supporting Biodiversity

  • Latin names of 3 Divisions (Ascomycotina, Basidiomycota and Duetero / Myxomycotina).

  • Mycelial pairings

  • Microscope view of mycorrhizal roots

  • Microscope view of mycelium

  • Mated and unmated mycelia + clamp connections

  • The 3 outcomes of mycelial mating

  • Culturing mycelia from the wild

  • Cultivating mycelia - basic techniques

  • Smelling the Truffle

  • Tasting of any edibles if found, drinking immunitea

  • Latin names to be introduced more widely, alongside the common names


LEVEL: MODERATE - approximately 2 miles on hilly woodland paths with plenty of stops along the way.

Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace.

LOCATION: Carpark below Steward Community Woodland. Driving directions/any final details will be emailed approximately a week before the walk; please remember to check your junk email folder. Car sharing is encouraged please as parking is limited and we lessen our impact on the environment through sharing. Thank you.


Tickets

FEE: £55 adults + booking fee - Group size limited so pre-booking essential.

CANCELLATION:  The event will go ahead come rain or shine. We do not offer refunds. If you cancel more than 4 weeks before the date of the walk or experience we will send you a credit note to use within 1 year minus a £5 admin fee and the £2 booking fee.  We do not transfer tickets so in this instance you can use your credit note to rebook with us.

If you cancel within 4 weeks of the date of a walk or experience we recommend that you try to resell/pass on your ticket yourself. If you resell/pass on please let us know who will be attending in your place.

We have seen a significant number of cancellations over the past few years, and as a very small organisation we have suffered and therefore as a consequence we now have a strict no refund policy - we do hope you understand and will continue to support us.

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Further Information

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots/shoes or wellies; warm layers; sunscreen; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); drink/flask and snacks. Please bring a fork/spoon and cup (to try any edibles if found and immunitea)

DOGS: Sorry no dogs.

RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.