Fungi and Wild Food Forage event near Dingwall

Join Scotland's only full-time foraging tutor and confessed 'fungi obsessive' Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods for an amazing journey into the sometimes deadly, often delicious, and always fascinating world of fungi.The walk will cover around 1-2 miles of easy walking through one of the few surviving areas of semi-natural woodland on the Black Isle. The diverse trees and habitats provide a good chance of learning about a wide range of edible, poisonous and useful fungi. You will also explore edible and useful early autumn plants. There will be an al fresco cook-in and chance to taste your finds afterwards.

LEARN

Find and identify important fungi species & edible plants; learn how to spot dangerous mushrooms and plant families and species; the remarkable and important jobs that fungi perform in nature; medicinal, craft and bushcraft uses of fungi; how to harvest, clean, prepare and preserve mushrooms

EXPECT

Gentle walking, over about 2.5 hours, sometimes muddy, with occasional options for the adventurous to delve into the undergrowth. Wild tasters and treats throughout the walk. A wild cook-in in the woods afterwards and a chance to taste some of the wild food you have encountered. (This is not a full meal).

Please come prepared for an afternoon in the woods and bring stout footwear, waterproofs, warm clothes, drinks and snacks. You might also like to bring a camera, notebook, penknife and a cloth bag or basket.

Suitable for children over the age of 10. Places are limited to 20. BOOKING ESSENTIAL