All are welcome on the days out and forays but there is a charge to non ABFG members of £1. Please be aware that the weather could change at anytime so come prepared for rain and for it to be cold. Walking boots are advisable. Spaces are limited on these days out and forays so please book in advance to make sure there is room. Booking contact: davidwinnard@yahoo.co.uk. If you need to contact me on the day if you are running late etc my mobile is 07533 132 129
Sat 20th Feb 9:30am IN SEARCH OF MIDNIGHT DISCO
A walk along the Roch Valley in search of one of Manchester rarest fungi, Midnight Disco (Pachyella violaceonigra). We start the walk going through Grislehurst Woods and follow the river through some beautiful woodlands, towards the end we hope to come across the interestingly named Midnight Disco. Other species we may see include Scarlet Elfcup, Velvet Shank and other bracket type fungi.
Meet at SD 857 116 - the car park at Queen’s Park, off Queen’s Park Road, Heywood, Rochdale
CANCELLED BORSDANE WOOD
Borsdane Wood is situated in Wigan and is a beautiful wooded valley. Here we hope to find many bracket type fungi and maybe something a little unusual.
Meet at Mill Lane - Park at the end of Mill Lane.
Sat 10th April 09:30am DOVESTONES in search of Bog Beacon
Dovestones is one of the county’s premier sites for fungi and is the only known site in the county for Bog Beacon, a charismatic fungi that lives in shallow water and boggy places. Dovestones also has a large area of coniferous trees and here you can see species that generally are hard to find in Greater Manchester. Afterwards we will have a quick look for some Morels at a site nearby.
Meet at SE 012 036 - the main car park for Dovestones Res (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS PAY AND DISPLAY).
Outings for the rest of 2010 will be announced in March.
2010 FORAYS Jan - Apr
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