Guidance for safe foraging
This guidance for safe foraging provided by the Food Standards Agency describes how to make sure that wild foods are gathered sustainably and are safe to eat. You can also find out more in Scotland’s Natural Larder and responsible foraging for wild plants.
Fascinating fungi – meet the Sulphur tuft
Plantlife share information about Sulphur tuft. Have you spotted any recently? Sulphur tufts are bioluminescent, that is they glow in the dark! Head to this fungi page for more information on fascinating fungi. Take part in some Citizen Science with Plantlife’s annual Waxcap Watch campaign.
It’s fungi time! Join Waxcap Watch this autumn
Waxcaps are known for their ecological importance, but they are also known for being some of the most beautiful, bright and colourful fungi you can find! Plantlife Scotland are asking supporters to get out in the field (and the woods, and the meadows) to find fungi. Many waxcap and grassland species [...]
Grassland fungi – the colourful diversity of the pasture
This blog (19 August 2024) comes from NatureScot Bryophytes, Fungi and Lichens Adviser, Kat O’Brien. Kat gives us an insight into the often weird but wonderful world of grassland fungi, to celebrate the release of the Grassland Fungi Map for Scotland.
Guidance for safe foraging
Foraging is a year-round activity which can be a great way to spend time in nature and learn about healthy foods. The Food Standards Agency shares this helpful guidance on foraging, to maximise the benefits while staying safe.
Fungi Connect: the British Mycological Society
The British Mycological Society are helping young people understand biodiversity and the role of fungi in the environment, encouraging cross-curricular links between Arts, Science, English, Music and History, and celebrating all who take part! School or youth groups just need to sign up to take part, then any young person [...]
Waxcap Watch
This autumn, help Plantlife find the UK’s most colourful and important fungi. It’s a chance to develop your Citizen Science and STEM skills too! By taking part in this year’s Waxcap Watch, you’ll be protecting our ancient meadows and the rainbow of wild waxcaps that call them home. The UK [...]
Callum’s mushroom teepee
Grow Wild manage a Nationwide Youth Project. Check out Callum’s story on Grow Wild’s Instagram page. Callum is a member of Parklea Branching Out, Port Glasgow, an organisation that helps individuals with support needs to fulfill their potential, through horticultural activities.