About this Event
This experience is designed for beginners and nature enthusiasts who want to learn about wild mushrooms. This is not a specialist mycology course. It is an accessible, educational walk offering practical mushroom knowledge, clear safety guidance, and an introduction to medicinal preparations.
What the event covers
Historical use by monks:
How fungi were used for food, medicine, and daily tasks at the former monastic estate.
Identification in real conditions:
Learn how to recognise the mushrooms that typically grow in these woods at this time of year. We cover wood‑growing and ground‑growing species.
Medicinal properties:
A clear overview of selected mushrooms and their practical uses, based on species likely to appear this season.
Dual‑extraction basics:
A simple, step‑by‑step explanation of how to make your own mushroom tinctures at home, including why both water and alcohol extraction matter.
What you will gain:
- You learn skills you can use immediately
- You get reliable information, not myths or hype
- You gain confidence identifying mushrooms safely
- You get access to private woodlands with historical context
Note:
This walk is educational only and no alcohol will be used or handled during the event.
Event venue & nearby stays
Abbey Manor Events, Buildwas, Telford, United Kingdom
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