Field Studies Council - Autumn Fungi: Beginner Identification
This beginner fungi identification course will introduce you to spore printing as an aid to identifying fungi to genus using a variety of keys.
- Booking essential
This course will introduce you to the world of spore printing and its potential to reveal diagnostic features that will help you identify fungi to genus using a range of written, digital and online keys. You will also touch upon fungi classification and macro characters, building your fungi identification skills in the presence of your expert tutor.
This course will include:
An introduction to spore printing. How to use a range of keys to identify to genus. Brief introduction to classification and macro-characteristics.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £65.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01743 852100 Use discount code LOCAL20 for 20% off at checkout
- What to bring and wear
This course will involve both classroom learning and field excursions to cover all of the learning objectives, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
- Accessibility
There will be a member of staff with first aid training and access to a first aid kit on site. If you have special medical or access requirements, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan the course.
- Other
What to Bring: Notebook and pencil Lunch and refreshments Sensible footwear and clothing for being outdoors If you have them: Hand lens Penknife Any up to date field guide of fungi If you have any questions about our courses please email biodiversity@field-studies-council.org.
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