Fungi Foraging Walk And Picnic At Glen Finglas

Three small trumpet chanterelle mushrooms growing in leaf litter.

Come along for a fungal foraging adventure.

Credit: Richard Gibbs / WTML

Dive in to the fascinating world of fungi with a guided foraging walk and picnic at Glen Finglas.

You'll be hosted by Mark Williams of Galloway Wild Foods, a passionate fungi-lover and wild food expert. Together you'll explore the treasures of high fungi season in the Trossachs, before enjoying a wild mushroom-themed tasting picnic served in a bento box. Wild treats and tasters will also be available throughout.

Along the way you'll hear from our Glen Finglas ranger about how we're working to restore native woodland, and why fungi are an important part of the process. Among other things, you'll also learn:

how to identify important families and species
how to home in on the most rewarding edible mushrooms
how to recognise poisonous species
medicinal and utilitarian uses
sustainable harvesting practices
preservation and cooking techniques.

Booking in advance via Galloway Wild Foods is essential.

Don't forget

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for being outdoors. Good waterproofs, walking boots and warm layers are advised.

Please bring your own drink.

Your learning and enjoyment may benefit from bringing a camera, notebook, field guide, small basket or cloth bag. Feel free to bring along any of your own wild food preparations too.

When and where

Date: Sunday 30 August, 1–6.30pm.
Price: £85 per adult, £40 per child (aged 12–16). Please note 10% of the ticket sale will go to the Woodland Trust.
Location: Glen Finglas Visitor Centre, Brig o'Turk, FK17 8HR.
What3Words location: testers.baker.monorail.
Grid reference: NN545065.
Exact meeting details will be emailed to ticket holders in the week before the event.
Parking: available at Glen Finglas Visitor Centre.
Access: the event will involve up to 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) of gentle walking on well-maintained paths.
Dogs: not allowed at this event.