Discover Fungi

Hear all about the wonderful Kingdom of Fungi with Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) Urban Naturalist, Ellie Davison.

From Puffballs to Jelly Ear and Turkeytail, there have been a few fungi observations and records made in the Wild Ouseburn project area. We will take a slow walk through Ouseburn Woods with Ellie, who will share insights into searching for mushrooms, the hidden world of fungi beneath the ground, and the seasonality of fungi.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions about these intriguing organisms, whilst we explore ways to establish fungi survey methods.

We will meet outside the front entrance of Ouseburn Farm and head into the woods to discuss how different habitats, species and management can influence the flourishing of fungi.

Everyone welcome, no need to book, just turn up for a 1pm start!

Ellie’s role is funded by the Reece Foundation as part of The Ouse Burn Way vision, which aims to support a seven-mile urban wildlife corridor from the River Tyne at Ouseburn to Weetslade Country Park.