Improve your fungi identification skills in the field

This course is a follow-up day to our Fungi Identification for Improvers Study Day on 23 October. You will spend a whole day in the field searching for fungi to identify. You will meet inside the park gate opposite the end of a road called The Rise, Sevenoaks, TN13 1RG (Map ref: Tq 5334353425)

The day will begin with a brief introduction to the larger fungi - the various groups and their habitats. You will learn about the key characteristics necessary for identification, such as gill attachments and spore colours. Mycorrhizal associations (symbiotic relationships) with trees and other plant species will be discussed too.

There will also be a discussion on the edible and harmful species, but there will be no collecting other than for identification.

This course is suitable for improvers. It is for those with a basic knowledge of fungi who wish to learn more about fungi classification and about physical characteristics which will assist in identification. A mixture of common and scientific names will be used.

Led by Phil Ambler, fungi enthusiast

Fees apply and booking essential.

The cost of this course is £37.50 per person per day.

Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.