Fungal Foray at Kinclaven Wood

Booking

This event is free but booking is essential.

About

Join expert mycologist Neville Kilkenny, on a guided fungi walk around Kinclaven Bluebell Wood. As well as discovering the amazing diversity of fungi to be found in Scotland, we will explore the important role fungi play in the functioning of life on our planet and in our own everyday lives.

This event is prefect for anyone interested in mycology (the study of fungi) or foraging, from total novice to mycology master!

Disclaimer

Please note that any fungi collected for the intention of eating will need to be inspected by the walk leader and those who choose to consume collected fungi on the walk do so entirely at their own risk.Any attendees who subsequently go foraging are responsible for proper identification and sustainable harvesting.

Meeting

Please meet at the main entrance of Kinclaven, where the main car park is. The postcode is PH1 4QP and what3words location is ///darker.applause.estimates.

You can find out more about Kinclaven Bluebell Wood and how to get there at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/kinclaven-bluebell-wood

Parking

The main car park can be found towards the north-west corner of the wood where there is space for 30 cars and a height barrier at the entrance (2.05m high). The event will start from the main car park.

Access

Kinclaven is a largely flat site with some uneven and steep sections in places.

The event will involve walking/standing for the full duration. Please contact [email protected] if have any special requirements or suggestions on how we can make this event more accessible.

Facilities

There are no facilities onsite, with the nearest toilets in Blairgowrie Tesco (PH10 6NQ, 15 min drive). There is ample free parking available at the main entrance to Kinclaven Wood (what3words///darker.applause.estimates).

Extra things to know

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for spending time outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.

Well behaved dogs welcome.

Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Unable to make it?

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