About This Event

Delve into the mysterious life of mushrooms Join our local naturalist, Dave Winnard, on one of our autumn forays to learn about the fascinating world of fungi. Find out how to identify mushrooms and about why life as we know it wouldn’t exist without them! Autumn is the best time to go fungi spotting and you can expect to see a startling array of shapes and colours in the woods and green spaces in the Park. This family event is completely free, but booking is essential. The walk includes gentle slopes and inclines. Meet at the St Mary's Rd entrance to the Park (close to the St Mary's Rd/Joyce St junction) the blue gate by the side of St Marys Nursing Home, Manchester M40 0BL what3words ///fence.help.hails Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Parts of the park may be muddy and uneven under foot. Children must be accompanied by an adult FAQs What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Broadhurst Park is about ten minutes drive from the centre of Manchester and 10 minutes from the M60 (Junctions 21 and 22). Plenty of street parking near the site (on Joyce St, round the corner) Bus Nos 181,182 and 52 pass down St Marys Rd. Newton Heath and Moston Metrolink station is about 5 minutes walk away Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? email us at friendsofbroadhurst@outlook.com

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