Fungi Foray with Jamie and Danja Derkenne – Fungi Feastival
Highlights
- Explore the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens to discover diverse fungi species and their vital ecological roles.
- Engage with experts Jamie and Danja Derkenne to deepen your understanding of fungi's unique characteristics and behaviours.
- Learn practical identification techniques to confidently recognise and photograph various fungi during your foray.
- Delve into the fascinating connections between fungi and insects, revealing their surprising similarities and importance to our planet.
Did you know that fungi share more in common with insects than plants? That the first large organisms on the planet were fungi the size of trees? That the black mold in your bathroom throws out its spores so forcefully that if it were the size of a human the spores would be hurled into orbit?
Join enthusiasts Jamie and Danja Derkenne as they introduce you to the amazing world of fungi and take you on a walk through the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens to introduce you to some common species. Learn why fungi are key to the planet’s survival, how to identify the main groups of fungi, and how to describe and photograph fungi.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
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