Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander
Thu 29 Oct · 10:00
Coburn Close, Burradon
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Join Gosforth's Wild Web for a delightful Waxcap Wander on Thursday 29 October. This engaging outdoor event will take place at Coburn Close, Burradon, Newcastle, offering a fantastic chance to explore the local fungal diversity. Participants will be guided to discover and meticulously record the vibrant array of colourful Waxcap fungi thriving in the area. This guided walk is a key component of an exciting new project dedicated to documenting the fungi found within our community. It's a wonderful opportunity for nature enthusiasts and budding mycologists alike to contribute to valuable scientific data while enjoying the autumnal countryside. The walk commences promptly at 10:00 AM, and the participation fee is a modest £5.00. Prepare for an enriching morning immersed in the fascinating world of fungi.
Enjoy a closer look at some of the colourful Waxcaps found in Gosforth's Wild Web, recording them as part of an exciting new project.
About this event
Join us in search of waxcaps - beautiful, colourful little fungi that are indicators of healthy, undisturbed grassland habitats. We’ll take our time exploring the sights and sounds of autumn, spotting some of the wonderful fungi that grow at Burradon and recording key finds for NHSN’s new North East Waxcaps project.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, along with snacks and/or a flask of something warm to drink if you wish.
Found more about North East Waxcaps here.
Join the project on iRecord and share your finds here.
Essential Information
Event lead: James Common
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 29 October, 1.00 pm -3.00 pm (approx)
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: Beginner/Enthusiast
Meet at: Coburn Close, Burradon, NZ 27307 72171, error.slices.souk
Event cost: £5
About Gosforth's Wild Web
All Gosforth's Wild Web events are fun and friendly. They provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and experience local wildlife in the neighbourhoods across Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you discover in your local area? Join in today and start noticing nature near you. For more information about the project, please see here.
North East Waxcaps Project
This course is part of NHSN's North East Waxcaps project, which aims to map and protect the region's waxcap grasslands through citizen science. We'll show you how to identify waxcaps in the field and how to submit your sightings, so you can continue contributing to this exciting project long after the course has finished.
About the Event Lead
James works as Senior Naturalist at NHSN. Outside of work, he is a passionate wildlife recorder with a focus on botany and invertebrates. As a botanist, he is a joint BSBI Vice-County Recorder for North Northumberland and has a particular fondness for ferns, grasses and ancient woodland plants.
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Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00.
Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander is held at Coburn Close, Burradon in Newcastle upon Tyne (Coburn Close, Burradon, NE23 7LD).
Tickets for Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander
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Join Gosforth's Wild Web for a delightful Waxcap Wander on Thursday 29 October. This engaging outdoor event will take place at Coburn Close, Burradon, Newcastle, offering a fantastic chance to explore the local fungal diversity. Participants will be guided to discover and meticulously record the vibrant array of colourful Waxcap fungi thriving in the area.
This guided walk is a key component of an exciting new project dedicated to documenting the fungi found within our community. It's a wonderful opportunity for nature enthusiasts and budding mycologists alike to contribute to valuable scientific data while enjoying the autumnal countryside. The walk commences promptly at 10:00 AM, and the participation fee is a modest £5.00. Prepare for an enriching morning immersed in the fascinating world of fungi.
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Organiser’s full description
Enjoy a closer look at some of the colourful Waxcaps found in Gosforth's Wild Web, recording them as part of an exciting new project.
About this event
Join us in search of waxcaps - beautiful, colourful little fungi that are indicators of healthy, undisturbed grassland habitats. We’ll take our time exploring the sights and sounds of autumn, spotting some of the wonderful fungi that grow at Burradon and recording key finds for NHSN’s new North East Waxcaps project.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, along with snacks and/or a flask of something warm to drink if you wish.
Found more about North East Waxcaps here.
Join the project on iRecord and share your finds here.
Essential Information
Event lead: James Common
Event length: 1 session, Thursday 29 October, 1.00 pm -3.00 pm (approx)
Event structure: Informal walk
Level: Beginner/Enthusiast
Meet at: Coburn Close, Burradon, NZ 27307 72171, error.slices.souk
Event cost: £5
About Gosforth's Wild Web
All Gosforth's Wild Web events are fun and friendly. They provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy and experience local wildlife in the neighbourhoods across Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you discover in your local area? Join in today and start noticing nature near you. For more information about the project, please see here.
North East Waxcaps Project
This course is part of NHSN's North East Waxcaps project, which aims to map and protect the region's waxcap grasslands through citizen science. We'll show you how to identify waxcaps in the field and how to submit your sightings, so you can continue contributing to this exciting project long after the course has finished.
About the Event Lead
James works as Senior Naturalist at NHSN. Outside of work, he is a passionate wildlife recorder with a focus on botany and invertebrates. As a botanist, he is a joint BSBI Vice-County Recorder for North Northumberland and has a particular fondness for ferns, grasses and ancient woodland plants.
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When is Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander?
Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander taking place?
Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander is held at Coburn Close, Burradon in Newcastle upon Tyne (Coburn Close, Burradon, NE23 7LD).
How much are tickets for Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander?
Tickets for Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Gosforth's Wild Web: Waxcap Wander?
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