Introduction to fungi identification

About this course

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We are delighted to announce that we will be again running a full-day introduction for fungi/mushroom identification course this autumn. The course is currently being planned to take place in a limited number of counties in 2023. This is not a foraging course - edibility will not be a focus - however, identification is the single most important skill anybody considering foraging for edible mushrooms.

After this course you will be able to

• identify a selection of key fungi genera

• understand what to look for when identifying mushrooms/fungi

• avoid common pitfalls

• explore habitats more effectively

• appreciate the importance and role of fungi to ecosystems

• begin to use guide book more efficiently

• recognise some of the terminology used by mycologists

• start to understand scientific naming 

• enjoy your time outdoors more with your new skills

The course will involve a mixture of classroom and field work, and will include course literature, equipment and field guides. It will be focused on the use of macroscopic techniques - those that use the human eye as opposed to microscopic or lab analysis. Lunch will be provided at some venues and be included in the courses fees.

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These sessions are ideal for those starting out into this fascinating subject, or for those who feel frustrated when trying to identify from guidebooks alone.