Join the fungi fiesta this weekend...

Fungi fans assemble! Are you ready to have mush fun(gi) this weekend? Head to Potteric Carr nature reserve for our very first Fungi Fest on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October. There’s magnificent mycelium galore on the reserve right now, with a wide variety of colourful fungi to find during your visit. Pick up a spotter sheet from our Discovery Centre on your arrival. Plan your trip We can't wait to welcome you to our first ever Fungi Fest! Please note, there is an admission fee for non-members to enter Potteric Carr, as well as an additional charge for certain Fungi Fest events. Spore-some events Fun-gi for all the family! Fungi needle felt Create a mycological keepsake to remember your time at Fungi Fest. Fungi fun for everyone aged 12+ Book your place Storytelling Join us around the campfire for fungi filled activities, games, and captivating stories all about the incredible world of mushrooms! Book your place Treewilding talk Meet author, Jake Robinson, as he discusses his recent book 'Treewilding', restoring forests across the world and our relationship with nature. Book your place Lions mane wellness talks Join Joe Longbottom, cultivation expert at Marvellous Mycology Yorkshire and discover the health and wellness benefits of lions mane fungus. Book your place Get your Fun-Guide We’ve put together a toadstool-y spore-some digital pack, crammed with mushroom mania. From craft activities, to games and gardening tips, we’ve not left mushroom in our fantastic Fun-Guide! Download your Fun-Guide