Wellbeing Wander (Fungi)

For our October wander, we invite you to join Joanna for a fungi foray. As the season cools, the damp woodland floor offers perfect conditions for all kinds of possible magical appearances - perhaps jewel coloured waxcaps, swathes of honey fungus, turkey tail, parasols, shaggy ink caps or puffballs…the possibilities are many!

Our session will include poetry and folklore as well as some fascinating mushroom and fungi facts.

Our Wellbeing Wanders have a mindfulness approach woven in. There will be opportunities for each of us to share something of our own knowledge and the meaning trees have for us in pairs, small groups or all together (but there is never any pressure or expectation to join in these discussions). There may also be invitations to spend some time alone to reflect.

Fyne Court is the perfect place to explore trees at this time of year. We anticipate a lovely walk around the gardens, with a chance to sit and rest and take in the beauty along the way. There will also be the opportunity to visit the courtyard café to purchase refreshments afterwards.

What to wear/bring:

Please come equipped for all that an English September day can bring!  Sturdy footwear and rain coat/sun hat/sunscreen are advised.

Please also being a drink, plus a snack if you wish.

Please come equipped for all that an English summer day can bring!  Sturdy footwear and rain coat/sun hat/sunscreen are advised.  Please also being a drink, plus a snack if you wish.  Please also see https://www.quantockhills.com/attending-an-event for more useful tips.

A little bit about Joanna:

Joanna has a background in nature connection projects and promoting good mental health. Until earlier this year, she worked with Somerset Wildlife Trust as the Quantock Hills Project Officer for the highly successful Somerset Nature Connection Project, a collaboration between the National Landscape and the Wildlife Trust. She is currently completing a 2-year study with the Natural Academy in Ecotherapy and Eco Depth Practice.

Maximum number in group – 10

For enquiries please contact us at quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk 

Meeting in the courtyard at Fyne Court (just in front of the café):

Grid reference - ST 222320 (Grid Reference Finder | OS Map)

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