Who we are
Edinburgh & Lothians Fungus Enthusiasts (ELFE) is a friendly, supportive and inclusive fungus group, engaging people of all levels of experience who have a common interest in fungi.
We run a variety of events to provide opportunities for education, and social interaction for our members. We promote fungi, their biology and fungi biodiversity.
Our interest in fungi range from the large classic fungi usually associated with normal autumn foray through to the microfungi. We aim to show that fungi can be found throughout the year and in a variety of habitats.
Despite our name, our forays are not restricted to an area. We focus our attention on sites based on factors such as travel time, accessibility by public transport, forays with other groups as well as on specific types of habitats.
Some ELFE members at a foray at Bawsinch in Edinburgh. Image courtesy Heather Forbes
Membership
As a member of ELFE, you will get the following member benefits:
Forays with a variety of themes
Social and special events
Workshops (discounted rate compared to non-members)
Various subgroups
Group merchandise
Member’s handbook
Access to ELFE chat group
The Spore Print - our newsletter
Identification support with fungi
Clavaria rosea Rose Spindles. Image courtesy Moira Bruce
Gliophorus psittacinus Parrot Waxcap. Image courtesy Moira Bruce
Sarcoscypha austriaca Scarlet Elfcup. Image courtesy Heather Forbes
Pleurocybella porrigens Angel's Wings. Image courtesy Chris Knowles
How do I join?
You can join ELFE by emailing the group's Coordinating Team at team.elfe@gmail.com.
Our yearly subscription is £15, and is payable by bank transfer.
Our chairperson is Cameron Diekonigin. You can watch a video featuring Cameron here: 5 Minutes of Fungi 2021
Our administrator is Moira Bruce.
Contact us at team.elfe@gmail.com.
ELFE display table at a Bioblitz event. Image courtesy Heather Forbes
Questions?
Our Your questions answered page might help. :)