Fabulous fungi on Brownsea Island
Join experts from the Dorset Fungus Group for a fungi walk on Brownsea Island. Discover and identify fascinating fungi and learning more about the different species that grow on Brownsea.
- Booking essential
See how many different species of fungi you can find and identify together. There are many different shapes and colours and species, they can be found growing on trees, deadwood, on the woodland floor, and on grassland.
Look out for species such as common earth balls, shaggy ink caps, and the iconic fly agaric.
Novices and experts are all welcome to come and learn more about the role that fungi play in the ecosystem and how important they are on a global scale.
Please note this is a fungi identification walk and not a foraging event. Ticket price includes boat fare, entry and the guided walk.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult all inclusive | £37.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access on the boat.
- Meeting point
The boat will leave from Poole Quay at 10am, please allow plenty of time to park and arrive at the Quay early.
- What to bring and wear
Sturdy outdoor clothing and footwear paying special attention to recent and up to date weather forecast.
- Other
Please note this is a fungi identification walk and not a foraging event. The boat will leave from Poole Quay. The ticket price is all inclusive.
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