The Rainbow Beneath our Feet - Waxcap Watch

🌈 A Rainbow Beneath Our Feet: What Five Years of Waxcap Watch Reveal

Autumn grasslands may look quiet, but hidden among the short turf are the bright jewels of the fungal world, waxcaps. From scarlet and lemon-yellow to coral pink, these colourful fungi are more than just beautiful; they are vital indicators of the health of old, undisturbed grasslands.

Join our guest speaker Dr Aileen Baird from Plantlife as she unveils the results from the first five years of Waxcap Watch, a nationwide citizen science project mapping these extraordinary species across Scotland. Discover what these findings reveal about the condition of our grasslands, how to recognise common waxcaps, and how you can take part in future surveys.

This illuminating talk will change the way you see the humble field — showing that, beneath our feet, a rainbow of life tells the story of Scotland’s living landscapes.