What are fungi? How do they grow? Which ones are poisonous? If you've ever had any of these questions, then this is the Walk & Talk for you!

Join us on Saturday 7th November, when our resident expert will take you for a guided tour of a Milton Keynes fungus hotspot, introducing you to some basic identification features, and providing an intro to lifecycles and other biological functions. Discover the incredible microworld of these fascinating taxa.

Although we may spot some edible fungi along the way, due to their nature, we will not be encouraging anybody to pick or sample any fungi. This session is designed to teach you about the features of fungi, not to provide information for foraging.

This session is for adults and accompanied children aged 12 and over. 

The walk will last roughly 2 hours at a slow-moderate pace with regular stops to look at fungi. Linford Wood is a mixture of hard paths and muddy trails with tree roots underfoot. There are some benches but these are sporadic so you may wish to bring a small stool if required. We will be venturing off of the main paths during this session onto uneven ground. This may involve some crouching or bending to observe fungi.  There are no toilet facilites or refreshments available within the woods itself  but there are coffee shops nearby.

Please get in touch on outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com if you require any accessibility support or to request a hearing loop.

Tickets for this event will go on sale on 1st September 2026.