{"product_id":"a-brief-introduction-to-fungi-and-how-to-forage-without-fear","title":"A brief introduction to fungi and how to forage without fear","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJoin us at The Granary, Haddington, for \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea talk and book signing \u003c\/span\u003ewith mycologist Neville Kilkenny on\u003cstrong\u003e Sunday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e, 26th May, at 5pm\u003c\/b\u003e, part of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.haddstock.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddstock Festival 2024\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this talk Neville Kilkenny will give us a brief introduction to fungi and how to forage without fear, and an exploration of the different types of mushrooms, toadstools and other fruiting structures formed by fungi and how to identify them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe talk will be followed by an audience Q\u0026amp;A, and a book signing of the recently released publication \u003cem\u003eThe Mushroom Guide \u0026amp; Identifier: An expert manual for identifying, picking and using edible wild mushrooms found in the British Isles\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurchase a copy of the book via this page for free entry to the event, while spaces last! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are grateful to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lampoflothian.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLamp of Lothian Trust\u003c\/a\u003e for hosting this event, and to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.haddstock.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddstock Festival\u003c\/a\u003e for facilitating it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout the book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clear introduction explains everything a mushroom picker needs to know, followed by a fully-illustrated A–Z guide of the most popular edible wild mushrooms that grow in the British Isles. It is crucial that the most expert advice is taken when hunting for mushrooms, and this authoritative new handbook offers clear, practical information for accurate identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor each mushroom, the identifying features and typical habitats are described, along with storage and cooking tips. In addition the book presents and describes the poisonous and potentially deceptive species which the mushroom picker is most likely to come across.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Foraging connects one to the natural environment, the changing seasons. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than going to look for mushrooms. The time disappears, as your burdens and anxieties slowly give way to exploring familiar habitats: perhaps a damp mossy birchwood shrouding its chanterelle treasure in the dappled light; or a pristine unimproved grassland grazed low by sheep and rabbits to an olive billiard baize ornamented with bright waxcaps. Responsible foragers understand the natural world and care for it. They have a part to play in protecting our environment as well as our ancient foraging culture.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNeville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eKilkenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardback, 160 pages, with 350 colour photographs, published February 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenue: The \u003cspan\u003eGranary, 11 Poldrate, Haddington, EH41 4DA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvent time: Sunday 26th May, 5 - 6 pm, followed by book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDoors: 4.55 pm. Please note that doors will close promptly at 5pm, and we're sorry, but latecomers will not be admitted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTickets: please note that you will not be sent a physical ticket for this event. We will have a guest list on the door with the names of attendees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCopies of the book will be available for collection at the event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Neville Kilkenny:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNeville Kelkenny is a consultant mycologist and fungal ecologist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaving studied mycology at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh under the guidance of Prof. Roy Watling 17 years ago, he retains links as a Research Associate and continues to run workshops and forays for the Garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClients include The James Hutton Institute, NatureScot, Natural England, and RSPB. He is a member of the British Mycological Society, The Fungus Conservation Trust, and an honorary life member of The Danish Mycological Society. Working now as a freelance mycologist, focussed mainly on conservation and understanding the diversity and ecological needs of fungi, he is also a keen forager and enjoys sharing his passion for these incredible organisms and educating people regarding their role in our ecosystems and in our everyday lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOVID Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a courtesy to other attendees if you feel unwell on the day we would be grateful if you could take a lateral before attending, if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neville Kilkenny","offers":[{"title":"Includes book","offer_id":43672544510123,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Entrance only","offer_id":43672544542891,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2178\/1163\/files\/Talk_with_Neville_Kilkenny.png?v=1711645268","url":"https:\/\/nightowlbooks.pro\/products\/a-brief-introduction-to-fungi-and-how-to-forage-without-fear","provider":"Night Owl Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}