Identification of the Larger Fungi, One Tree Hill

Identification of the Larger Fungi, One Tree Hill

By Southwark Council

Learn how to find and identify the wild mushrooms and other fungi of One Tree Hill

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One Tree Hill

St Augustine’s Church Honor Oak Park London SE23 3LE United Kingdom

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  • 6 hours
  • In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Join mycologist Clifford Davy for to learn how to identify the wild fungi of One Tree Hill. It's a combination of education, exploration and enjoyment of discovering mushrooms and toadstools.

If you have a hand lens, bring it along, to examine smaller specimens and see greater detail, as a means to identification.


  • Attendance is free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited
  • Suitable for complete beginners to experienced naturalists looking to improve their skills and share knowledge


What will the day look like:

12:00 Arrival: tea and coffee. Welcome and introductions.

12:30 Outdoor Activity 1. Foray outside around One Tree Hill Local Nature Reserve

14:00 Indoor Learning: Opening Session & fundamentals of identification

15:20 Tea and coffee break

15:40 Indoor Learning: Fungi images and identification

16:55 Tea and coffee break

17:15 Indoor Activity: examine collected specimens

17:45 Advice on identification guides, future opportunities

18:00 Approximate Finish

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Southwark Council

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