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Fungi - Miles Brierley
Beginners’ Guide and Introduction to Fungi
Event details
Meeting point
Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks TN13 3DH. Map Ref TQ 520565Date
About the event
On this course you will learn how to identify some of the larger fungi using their physical characteristics. There will also be a discussion on the habitats, ecology and life cycle of fungi.
The morning session will be spent in the classroom with a tutorial covering the physical characteristics, habitats and other identification features of the larger fungi.
The afternoon will be spent looking for fungi in the Reserve (subject to the conditions of the year and the abundance of the fungi) and reviewing specimens in the field.
Advice will be given on useful books and field guides.
Edibility will be considered but this study day is for those wishing to understand and identify fungi - not for the kitchen!
By the end of the session participants should:
- be able to identify some of the larger fungi using physical characteristics
- have some understanding of the habitats, ecology and life cycle of fungi
Led by Joyce Pitt, Botanist
Booking
Phone number
01622 662012Price
Standard fee: £35 per person per day.Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Suitable for
Adults, BeginnersKnow before you go
Dogs
Mobility
Suitable for persons who can spend a day in the field in conditions that might be rough and uneven under foot.
What to bring
Hand lens 8x or 10x (some will be available for loan on the day), packed lunch, drink, suitable clothing and footwear for weather/conditions.