Introduction to Fungi
Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (GMT)
Location: Hilton Willow Pit Nature Reserve, Hilton, Derbyshire, DE65 5FN
Level: Beginner / little or no prior fungi ID experience
Hosted by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, this course offers a deep dive into the diverse kingdom of fungi, exploring their unique biology, life cycles and their vital ecological roles.
Guided by your expert tutor, you will learn how to identify common forms and genera, as well as how to take effective ID photos for recording purposes. This outdoor session takes place at Hilton Willow Pit Nature Reserve - a wet woodland environment which supports an array of fungus types - ideal for putting your new-found field skills into practice!
If you have ever been curious about fungi but didn't know where to start, this session is sure to ignite a life-long fasciation with these extraordinary organisms.
This is a fully outdoor course. For more about Hilton Willow Pits visit: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/hilton-willow-pit
Please note: This is not a foraging course.
What to bring:
- Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
- Packed lunch
- Fungi ID Books (optional)
