Mushroom Walk

A guided walk through a woodland near London, searching for the beguilling and elusive wild fungi.

We'll be moving at a relaxed pace with plenty of space for questions, conversation and note-taking. As well as identifying different species, we'll also be sharing their stories, and speaking about broader themes surrounding foraging.

At the end, we'll share some homemade food with freshly-foraged wild mushrooms.

We might chat about:

"How to look" at fungi. Sometimes it's the small details that can distinguish a toxic mushroom from a tasty one. We'll go over the anatomy of a mushroom and learn useful morphological terms, so you'll know which features to look out for.
“Where to look” for fungi. Mushroom foraging totally changes how you move through a forest. We'll chat about how to assess forest ecology as a forager, useful tree species, and mushroom growth habits.
Why fungi matter. We'll talk about the ecological roles of the mushrooms that we find, amidst broader discussions about their importance in global ecology.
Fungal storytelling, including folklore, traditional uses, and famous mushrooms from history.
Medicinal mushrooms. This includes traditional medicinal uses, current clinical trials, and recipes for how to make your own remedies at home.
Flavour profiles and recipes.
Foraging laws and rights.
Sustainable foraging practises - how to assess and minimise your impact on the local ecology.
The relationship between foraging and land politics.

Your thoughts, opinions and questions are most welcome, and your level of foraging experience doesn't matter. Mushroom walks are designed to be accessible to anyone.

More details, including more information about the location (ignore the postcode listed here - we do not publicise our mushroom foraging locations,) can be found in the terms and conditions. Please read through them before booking a ticket.