Explore the fascinating world of fungi with mycologist Dr Christian Taylor and Emma from Dartmoor's Daughter. You will already have a good working knowledge of fungi and be interested to delve more deeply into an advanced level of learning in a laboratory type setting. Session will include:
Advanced Level (Field Laboratory):
A short preliminary foray within walking distance of the indoor space
Fungal culturing from wild - practical skills
Cultivation of medicinal and culinary mycelia in sterilised substrates - pratical skills
Innoculation of mycelial spawn - practical skills
Cooking wild edible fungi - practical skills
Tasting of edibles cooked, drinking immunitea
While waiting for autoclaved media / substragte to cool (+ at lunch), there will be a "Voyage into the mycelium" slide show and talk
Fungal biodiversity survey techniques - theory
Sub culturing to avoid contamination - practical skills
Keeping conditions humid - practical skills
Stressing myclia to force fruiting - practical skills
Making medicinal extracts of medicinal fruiting bodies in alcohol and water - practical skills
Smelling the Truffle
Latin names to be used widely, alongside common names
Tickets
FEE: £55 adults. Group size limited so pre-booking essential.
Location
09.15am for 09.30am start.
Manaton Village Hall - Please find the address and driving directions here; https://www.manatonparishhall.co.uk/directions/
Car sharing is encouraged please as parking is limited and we lessen our impact on the environment through sharing. Thank you.
Further Information
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots/shoes or wellies; warm layers; sunscreen; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); drink/flask and snacks.
Dogs - Sorry no dogs.
LEVEL: We will be walking at a slow pace with plenty of stops for approximately 2 miles. We will mostly be on woodland paths but there are gentle slopes to walk up and down.
Route is dependent on weather conditions and group pace.
CANCELLATION: The event will go ahead come rain or shine. Payments are refunded (less the booking fee) for cancellations no less than six weeks before your walk or experience.
If you cancel after the six weeks, we would advise you please try to resell/pass on your ticket and/or we can try to re-sell your ticket (we sometimes have a waitlist although there is no guarantee) we can then offer a credit note for the ticket price (minus the £2 booking fee and minus a £5 admin fee).
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RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.