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Worcestershire Fungus Group
The Worcestershire Fungus Group has been in existence for 24 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 and nature reserves of Worcetsershire.
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 follow the "Mushroom Picking Code of Conduct"
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.
Foray List 2026
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 26th April Trench Wood Nr Droitwich
Sunday 31st May Coppice Leisure Park, Ockeridge
Sunday 19th July Monkwood Nr Hallow
Sunday 2nd August Tyddesley Wood Nr Pershore
Sunday 23rd August Chaddesley Wood
Sunday 6th September Hawkbatch Forest Nr Bewdley
Sunday 20th September Pipers Hill , Nr Droitwich4th October
Sunday 4th October Bishopswood Field Studies centre Nr. Ombersley
Sunday 18th October Kingsford Nr Kinver
Sunday 1st November Shrawley Wood Nr Stourport
Sunday 15th November Knightsgrove wood nr Ombersley
Sunday 6th December Burlish Top Nature reserve, Nr Stourport
Membership is £7 per person for the year
£11 for a couple
Individual forays £3 per person
Please bring cash to pay your subs or foray fee.
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 through the Fungus Conservation Trust, and is also affiliated to the British Mycological Society.
Photos from the 2025 season
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
