Fungi

14thNovember 2024

Guidance for safe foraging

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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.

5thNovember 2024

Fascinating fungi – meet the Sulphur tuft

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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.

15thAugust 2024

Guidance for safe foraging

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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.

27thJune 2024

Fungi Connect: the British Mycological Society

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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 [...]

12thSeptember 2023

Waxcap Watch

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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 [...]

21stDecember 2021

Callum’s mushroom teepee

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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.