A woodland walk in winter is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes in nature. Without the tree canopy or dense scrubby areas, our woodlands share a few hidden gems during the cooler months…

Ever wondered what the difference between mushrooms and fungi was, and what role they play in nature?

What do you think of when you hear the word fungi? For some thoughts might turn to mouth-watering mushrooms, carefully foraged from a supermarket shelf. For others it might conjure images of fairy…

Dappled sunlight, autumn rains, carpets of fallen leaves and fluctuating temperatures create the perfect conditions for fruiting fungi to appear across our landscapes.

I was lucky enough to be awarded a sponsored place on the Intro to Fungi ID course at the beautiful Feed Bristol site in Stapleton on the 24th and 25th of November.