Fungal foray at Blackmuir Wood
Interested in learning more about the fantastic world of fungi? Join us at Backmuir Wood with expert mycologist Neville Kilkenny this autumn!
Blackmuir Wood, Dundee
Join expert mycologist Neville Kilkenny on a guided walk around Backmuir Wood near Dundee this autumn.
As well as discovering the amazing diversity of fungi found in Scotland, we will explore the important role these organisms play in the functioning of life on our planet and in our everyday lives.
This event is prefect for anyone interested in mycology (the study of fungi) or foraging, from total novice to mycology master!
Please note that any fungi collected for the intention of eating will need to be inspected by the walk leader and those who choose to consume collected fungi on the walk do so entirely at their own risk. Any attendees who subsequently go foraging are responsible for proper identification and sustainable harvesting.
This is a free event, but booking via Eventbrite is essential.
Don't forget
There are no toilet facilities onsite. The nearest public toilets are a five-minute drive away at Camperdown Park, Coupar Angus Road, Muirhead.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for spending time outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian.
When and where
- Date: Friday 27 September, 10.30am-12.30pm.
- Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
- Location: Backmuir Wood, Dundee, Scotland, DD2 5NG.
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Grid reference: NO 33995 33316. - Access: Backmuir Wood consists of over 8km (5.2 miles) of paths. Around half of this is surfaced path, with the other half being rough trail with exposed tree roots, stones and mud.
The event will involve walking or standing for the full two-hour duration. Please contact scotlandevents@woodlandtrust.org.uk if you have any special requirements or suggestions on how we can make this event more accessible. - Parking: Backmuir Wood, Dundee, Scotland, DD2 5NG.
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Grid reference: NO 33995 33316.
There is a free Woodland Trust car park with space for around 12 cars (with a height barrier of 2.1 metres) at the southern end of the wood. There is also space for two cars in a lay-by at the sharp bend on Liff Road, as well as residential parking in Muirhead. The event will start from the main car park. - Dogs: well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.