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Fungi walk

Beginners Guide to Fungi Foray

Location:
Askham Bog Nature Reserve, Just off the A1036, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 2UB
Join fungi experts from the Yorkshire Nationalist Union on this beginners guide to learning about fantastic fungi!

Event details

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in the car park

Date

Time
10:30am - 12:30pm
A static map of Beginners Guide to Fungi Foray

About the event

On this guided session experts Yannah and Andy from Yorkshire Naturalist Union will help you explore the fascinating world of fungi. Learn about the underground world and how it makes the mushrooms you see. They will show you how to tell the difference between the species. You might see anything from a milkcap to a bracket to a brittlegill. Who knows what you will discover!

Booking

Phone number

01904 659570

Email

supporter.services@ywt.org.uk

Price

Adult £8.50 (+ booking fee)

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

Mobility

The wooden boardwalk is accessible for wheelchair users and buggies. It is a short loop, with a sloped track from the carpark, which can be accessed at all times . Wellies are required for the rest of the site which is boggy with deep pools and ditches.

What to bring

This event takes place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is always recommended. The walk will mainly be on the boardwalk but in damp conditions wellies and waterproof clothing is also recommended.

If you have any id books please bring them with you.

Toilets and catering

There are no facilities on site but you can find accessible toilets at Askham Bar park and ride.

You're welcome to bring a drink and/or snack with you but please take your litter home with you.

Joining us on the day

Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve. Please find further directions on our website

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Bicycle parking

Car park available at entrance of reserve.

Contact us

Contact number: 01904 659570
Contact email: supporter.services@ywt.org.uk