# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fungi for Beginners - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to look out forAbout this EventOn this course we take a beginners journey into the world of fungi. We will learn about fungi’s role in the ecosystem and get a basic lesson on how to identify them in the field.We begin the course in the classroom at Tyland Barn learning the basics of fungi. We will look at their role in the ecosystem, some basic family classifications and what features we can use to identify them in the field. There will be some examples fungi in the classroom to look at.In the afternoon, we will see if we can use our skills to make some very basic identification of fungi in the field.By the end of the course it is expected that you will have some understanding of fungi’s role in the ecosystem and the basic differences between family groups of fungi. Also what features to look out for when identifying fungi and how get started with identification.Please note that this is not a foraging course and foraging is not allowed on our reserves.Led by Natasha Aidinyantz, fungi enthusiastSuitable for beginners. Please note that only adults aged 18 and over can attend our Study Days.Photo: Fly Agaric (Greg Hitchcock)For further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/maidstone/fungi-for-beginners/100001845576913229 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.5, max: 37.5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Maidstone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Tyland Barn - **lat**: 51.30568400000001 - **long**: 0.5136678000000074 - **full address**: Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fungi for Beginners - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8f5ce1af54f80c1b04f0c951dbfedb3b0a1c61483a21a753ae9216facf058d6a-rimg-w300-h200-dc482f1a-gmir.jpg?v=1764830857 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fungi for Beginners being held? - **A:** Fungi for Beginners takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Tyland Barn, Chatham Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Fungi for Beginners? - **A:** Ticket prices for Fungi for Beginners range from GBP 33 to GBP 38 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly bird Standard ticketGBP 38AvailableEarly bird Concessionary ticket (over 18 only)GBP 33Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Fungi for Beginners? - **A:** Fungi for Beginners is organized by Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fungi for Beginners is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Maidstone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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