Autumn fungi walks and foraging events in the National Forest

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Date: Saturday, 4 October 

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, DE12 6AT

Cost: Free

Come along and discover the wonderful world of Fungi in the National Forest, and help us celebrate UK Fungus Day! Join one of our guided ambles, led by ecologist Beverley Rhodes and search out mushrooms and toadstools.

Visit our Fantastic Fungi exhibition, make a spore print, or try one of our craft activities. All ages welcome, and activities are free – just turn up!

No booking required. 

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Date: Saturday, 4 October 

Time: 10am-12.30pm

Location: Charnwood Lodge, Warren Hills Road, Copt Oak, Leicestershire

Cost: Adults £12.00 + Booking fee
Children £3.00 + Booking fee

Join Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust's mushroom-modernist, Ben Devine, who will be leading a walk through Charnwood Lodge on the hunt for fantastical fungi – join in, search and celebrate, on this ebullient Fungus day! 

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Date: Saturday, 11 October 

Time: 1pm

Location:  Swithland Wood North car park , Leicester, LE12 8SS

Cost: £12.50

Do you know your puffballs from your parasols? Come along for an informative and interactive afternoon, family friendly stroll through Swithland Wood, with expert Beverley Rhodes, to discover the world of fascinating fungi!  You’ll be guided through the Wood, searching for the different types that grow there. Learn about the biology of fungi and it’s place in the woodland community.  Bring your camera or phone to help record the species.

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Date: Sunday, 12 October 

Time: 2pm-5pm (approx)

Location: Meet at Albert Village Lake car park, DE11 8HD

Cost: Free

Step into the magical world of fungi with ecologist Beverley Rhodes on a guided amble through Diana Memorial Woodlands in the National Forest for a chance to uncover the hidden life of mushrooms and toadstools, learn how to spot and identify different species, and discover the vital role fungi play in keeping our ecosystems healthy.

No booking required. 

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Date: Friday, 17 October 

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Foremark Reservoir, Foremark, Milton, Derbyshire, DE65 6EG

Cost: Free

Discover the funky fungi that grows in Foremark's woodland on an autumnal walk with a National Trust ranger. From fly agarics and scarlet elf cups to chicken of the woods, uncover the best of Foremark's fungi with your guide and learn how to identify these fascinating organisms.

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Date: Sunday, 19 October

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Location: Leicestershire (The exact location of this foraging expedition will remain a closely guarded secret until just a few days before the event)

Cost: Adults £50.00 Children under 15 £40.00

Join this foraging course with Charnwood Foraging to learn how to identify edible plants, trees, and fungi while enjoying tasty samples like teas and preserves. Perfect for beginners, it’s a fun, hands-on way to connect with nature and embrace sustainable living!

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Date: Saturday, 25 October

Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: Swadlincote Woods, Derby Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
DE11 8LP

Cost: £5.00

Discover the vast range of fungi that can be found throughout the Swadlincote Woodlands on this guided walk, led by fungi expert Beverley Rhodes.

 Booking in advance is required and can be done by emailing the parks and green spaces team at parksandgreenspaces@southderbyshire.gov.uk

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Date: Saturday, 25 October

Time: 10am-12pm

Location:  Bagworth Heath, Heath Road, Bagworth, LE67 1DL

Cost: Adults £15.00 Children under 15 £10.00

Enjoy a peaceful and enriching guided walk through nature, where the journey is just as rewarding as the discoveries along the way. At this special a Charnwood Foraging fungi and plants guide is joined by a special guest expert on butterflies and birds Robin Perry making each walk a unique opportunity to learn from passionate field naturalists.