Discover the extraordinary hidden world of fungi under the microscope!
Autumn is one of the best times of year to discover wild fungi, but there is far more to mushrooms and other fungi than we can see with the naked eye. Join Ian Wilson for a fascinating, hands-on microscopy workshop exploring the microscopic structures, spores and other features that help us understand and identify different species of fungi.
Bring along fungi you’ve found locally and learn how to prepare samples for examination under the microscope. We’ll take a closer look at spores and other microscopic features, discovering the beautiful shapes, patterns and structures hidden within familiar and perhaps not-so-familiar fungi.
Don’t have a microscope or any fungi to bring? No problem at all. Come along, see what other people have found, look through the microscopes and discover a side of the natural world that normally remains completely hidden from view.
This friendly and practical session is ideal for anyone interested in fungi, mushrooms, mycology, microscopy, fungal identification, natural history or autumn wildlife. Complete beginners are very welcome, and no previous microscopy experience is needed.
Whether you’re already fascinated by fungi or simply curious about what might be growing in the woods, grasslands and gardens o