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Fungi Foray

About Fungi Foray

The annual search for the rich autumnal harvest of fungi with local mycologists. A walk around Sidwood to learn what makes these innocuous little organisms so important in the forest ecosystem. Discover which mushrooms have their place in the kitchen and which could potentially kill. Early booking is recommended for this ever poopular event.

How to get there:

Fungi Foray starts at Sidwood in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Greenhaugh Village is the nearest town or village.

Follow the C200 from Bellingham, turning right at Lanehead, through Greenhaugh and follow signs for Sidwood

OS Grid Reference: NY776891

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Kielder

June

  • Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
    Sunday 5 February 2012
    Sunday 4 March 2012
    Sunday 1 April 2012
    Monday 9 April 2012
    Sunday 15 April 2012
    Sunday 13 May 2012
    Sunday 10 June 2012
    Sunday 1 July 2012
  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • Jubilee Beacon
    Monday 4 June 2012

July

  • Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
    Sunday 5 February 2012
    Sunday 4 March 2012
    Sunday 1 April 2012
    Monday 9 April 2012
    Sunday 15 April 2012
    Sunday 13 May 2012
    Sunday 10 June 2012
    Sunday 1 July 2012
  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 21 April 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
    Saturday 29 September 2012
    Saturday 10 November 2012
    Saturday 15 December 2012
    Sunday 30 September 2012
  • Working Forest Visit
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012
    Tuesday 30 October 2012
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Assorted collection of fungi
Type of Event:
seasonal, recreational, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Sunday 14 October 2012
Booking is essential for this event. Meet at Greenhaugh School, Greenhaugh - Grid ref NY793875
Time:
10.30am - 12.30pm
Age Group:
All
Cost of Event:
£6 adult, £5 concs, £16 family of four
Meeting Place:
Sidwood
Clothing Required:
Booking Required:
01434 220242
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Malte Iden

01434 250209

What's of interest

This event is part of a series of events called 'Autumn at Kielder'.