This beginner fungi identification course will introduce you to spore printing as an aid to identifying fungi to genus using a variety of keys.

This course will introduce you to the world of spore printing and its potential to reveal diagnostic features that will help you identify fungi to genus using a range of written, digital and online keys. You will also touch upon fungi classification and macro characters, building your fungi identification skills in the presence of your expert tutor.

 

 

Tutor: Mark Buxton-Kelly

Mark has a long history of working within a natural setting on behalf of conservation and training organisations. He leads walks and talks on folklore, foraging and more, all with connection to the natural world.