Fancy a ramble with a difference? If so, then come along and discover the fantastic variety of mushrooms and other fungi growing in Gwynedd’s woodlands.
With Debbie Evans, an expert in this field, you will get help to identify the colourful fly agaric, the fascinating deathcap or a gastronomic delight such as the apricot-scented chantarelle.
Woodland fungi are great recyclers of nutrients, maintaining soil fertility, and are also valuable to us in other ways – such as in the production of antibiotics which the fungi naturally produces against bacteria. Few areas rich in fungi survive in north west Europe and this fungi foray will visit the Faenol Park near Bangor which is one of these special places, rich in a variety of fungi.
Emily Meilleur, Gwynedd Council Biodiversity Officer, said:
“This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is interested in nature and wildlife to take a walk around the Faenol Estate to see the variety of wildlife we have to enjoy.
“If you’d like to come along, you may want to bring a basket or other container for collecting mushrooms. We would also advise anyone who intends to come along to please bring appropriate walking footwear and waterproof clothing – just in case!”
This event has been organised by the Natur Gwynedd partnership and will start from the National Trust car park at the Faenol Estate, near Bangor at 1.30pm on Saturday, 17 September. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information or to book a place on the foray, please contact Emily Meilleur on 01286 679977 or email: [email protected]
