Ramble: ‘Fungi: Fact or Fiction’
Saturday 22nd September
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10:30 - 12:30 and 2:15 - 4:15 pm |
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| Description |
 Though wild fungi are increasingly popular on restaurant menus, there are some fungi that are definitely not good to eat. If you like collecting fungi then this activity will give some practical information on what to look for to help you be more certain of your identifications.
But fungi are far more than an item on the menu: they include both the largest and some of the smallest organisms on the planet and together they are essential to the well being of every habitat on the Earth. We use them in many medicines and they put the fizz in fizzy drinks; even Father Christmas may have had a little help from one. Find out more about the Kingdom of the Fungi in this two hour walk with Liz Holden.
See also: "The Mushroom Hunter's Lunch"
Saturday 22nd September at Loch Kinord Hotel, Dinnet Cost: £12.50
Loch Kinnord Hotel has gained the reputation of producing excellent fare, using locally sourced ingredients. They are offering a fixed price set lunch, of two courses and coffee, at an all-inclusive price of £12.50. Appropriately, after a morning of learning about fungi, the meal will feature locally sourced fungi!
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| Suitability and Equipment |
Please wear warm clothing, comfortable footwear and bring waterproofs.
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| Distance |
a couple of miles at the most |
| Ascent |
minimal |
| Meeting Point |
Dinnet car park |
| Cost |
£10 adult accompanied children free
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