Wellbeing Wander (Fungi)

Its that time of year again! For the October Wellbeing Wander we will be immersing ourselves in the wonder of mushrooms and fungi. 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 offer poetry and folklore, as well as an invitation to share our combined knowledge of what we may find along our way. We will explore how immersing ourselves, admiring and connecting with nature may enhance our understanding of the ‘other than human’ world and bring meaning to our own lives.

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 the topic has 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 autumn day can bring!  Sturdy footwear and rain coat/trousers are advised, plus a drink and snack if you wish.   Please also see https://www.quantockhills.com/attending-an-event for more useful tips.

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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A little bit about Joanna:

Joanna has a background in nature connection projects and promoting good mental health. She spent 3 years working with the Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) as the Quantock Hills Project Officer for the highly successful Somerset Nature Connection Project, a collaboration between the Quantock Hills National Landscape and Somerset Wildlife Trust.

She has completed Bristol-based Natural Academy’s Advanced Pathway in Ecotherapy and Eco Depth Practice. Joanna is a mother and grandmother who loves wild foraging and poetry.