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Worcestershire Fungus Group
The Worcestershire Fungus Group has been in existence for 20 years. It was formed to cater for the increasing number of people sharing a fascination for the extensive range of fungi to be found in the county. Throughout the year, we walk in the woodlands of Worcestershire, and occasionally, we are invited by other county groups to join in their own forays.
The group’s aims are to promote the study, conservation and recording of the variety of species of fungi which grow in Worcestershire. These records are passed to landowners and the local Biological Records Office. Perhaps more importantly, they are also added to National Databases for future research and records.
We welcome anyone interested in learning more about fungi, no previous knowledge is necessary!
Whether your interest is casual, mycological, culinary, conservational or even photographic there is scope for all activities on one of our forays.
The group is currently made up from members with all levels of experience, from beginners to experts……. and all are welcome. Hopefully, you will get some idea of our activities through this site, and would like to join us…..we are actively seeking new members
Foray List 2025
PLEASE NOTE FORAY FOR 18TH MAY IS CANCELLED DUE TO ROAD CLOSURES IN THE AREA FOR THE WORCESTER MARATHON AND BECAUSE IT IS SO DRY!
All forays start at 10.30am
Exact locations will be given to members and visitors
If you are not a member and would like to join us on a foray please contact the secretary,
Russell Sterry
[email protected]om
07801 287481
In case of really rubbish weather check to see if it's still going ahead
Sunday 27th April Coppice Caravan Park. Ockeridge Nr Hallow
Sunday 18th May CANCELLED Trench Wood , Nr Droitwich
Sunday 13th July Bishopswood . Nr Ombersley
Sunday 3rd August Burlish Top. Nr Stourport
Sunday 17th August ALL DAY FORAY Kingsford Country Park, Nr Kinver
Sunday 7th September ALL DAY FORAY Monkwood. NR Hallow
Sunday 28th September Shrawley Wood . Nr Stourport
Sunday 5th October Knightsgrove Wood, Near Ombersley
Sunday 12th October Hawkbatch, North of Bewdley
Sunday 19th October Deerfold Wood. Nr. Drakes Broughton
Sunday 2nd November Piper’s Hill and Dodderhill Common Near Droitwich
Sunday 16th November Coppice Leisure Park, Ockeridge Near Hallow
Sunday 7th December Tyddesley Wood Nr. Pershore
Membership is £7 per person for the year
£11 for a couple
Individual forays £3 per person
Interested? Then just contact us.
The Worcestershire Fungi Group is a member of the Association of British Fungus Groups (ABFG) which provides public liability insurance for our forays, and is also affiliated to the British Mycological Society.
Pics from 2019 Season
Some of the longer serving members will remember Dave Shorten who sadly passed away in September 2018. There was recently a memorial and foray in his memory held in France. Details here
