Fungi fruiting bodies erupt overnight at this time of year. Their diversity is amazing. See https://out.ac/IEeozV for many pictures from last year’s u3a fungi walk including the exquisite “Lilac bonnet fungus” and "Porcelain fungus" plus the route.
The walk will include three habitats on a modular stroll with Haywards Heath u3a nature walks group on Saturday 14th October 2023 at 11:10 hr (connecting with the 271 bus from Haywards Heath) from Cuckfield Broad Street car park where a parking disk is needed.
Part one: a mile without stiles looks beneath a pine tree in the churchyard and then nearby meadows, which date from medieval times. These meadows are rare habitats and produce waxcap fungi. Please see https://www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waxcaps_GrasslandFungiGuideManagement.pdf for expert information on waxcaps. Please note there is a family of Galloway cattle in these fields including a docile bull, consequently NO dogs are allowed on this walk.
Part two: continues a further mile with two stiles into New England Wood nature reserve – a deciduous woodland where best practice is to NOT remove any fungi. https://sussexrambler.blogspot.com/2009/10/fungal-foray.html shows some species in this wood from 2009. And more recently at https://sussexrambler.blogspot.com/2020/11/fungi-in-west-sussex-ancient-meadow-and.html
Numbers are limited and it is essential to register at hhu3anaturewalks@gmail.com and await confirmation if you wish to come. No foraging in these habitats please. And please do NOT turn up without a confirmed place.
With thanks and best regards
Peter
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