A event on Sunday 9th November. The event starts at 13:30.
Autumn is nudging into winter, the leaves have fallen, the temperature dropped. Conditions are now ripe for the composters, decayers, recyclers of the natural world to transform from their underground mycelial structures into their fruiting bodies. Bursting through the soil or tree-trunk to unleash their spores into the wind, in hope of finding new fertile ground and mates to begin again anew.
In other words…it’s MUSHROOM SEASON!
What: Together, we will wander through the woods searching for fungi; learning about identification, edible and medicinal properties, sustainable harvesting; exploring their queerness and teachings. A foraged-inspired snack will be provided.
When: Arrive from 1:15pm for prompt 1:30pm start. Finish at 4:30pm.
Where: Leigh woods - precise meeting point provided on booking.
Please bring:
Weather and woodland appropriate footwear and clothing
Something to sit on
A cup and spoon
Pen and notebook
Your own water/food
Access:
If you need a personal assistant/carer they can come for free.
Mobility:
Unfortunately this event is not suitable for people who use wheelchairs as there is no paved paths and ground can be uneven, muddy and with trip hazards.
The route will be approximately 2-3 miles in length and 2 hours walking duration.
We will be stopping frequently for mushroom chat, if you struggle to stand consider bringing something to sit on (picnic blanket, portable stool etc) whilst you listen/make notes.
Pace will be slow with option to take rests as needed; however there are limited benches/formal seating areas within the woods.
There are no toilets.
Mental health/illness and neurodivergence:
Come as you are! It’s always OK to take breaks away from the group if needed, wear headphones, stim etc.
Please let us know if you would like a plan of timings and activities or need anything else to engage.
For any access related needs or queries please email: [email protected]
Ticket info:
We operate as a not for profit and most of our work is voluntary - please consider supporting us to continue by paying what you can afford.
PA tickets - free
2x No income = £1+ - pay what you can afford (PWYCA) - please consider carefully if this is truly all you can afford.
5x Low income = £5+ pwyca
5x Standard rate = £10+ (suggested minimum price)
5x Resourced/supporter rate = £15+ (buying one of these enables someone else to come for lower cost)
All tickets have the option of additional donation - please support us if you can!
Refund/cancellation:
Tickets are non-refundable, except following cancellation by the organisers. We will operate a wait-list once sold out to allow transfers.
Who we are:
Nature Queerdos is a community interest company (not for profit) created by and for LGBTQIA+ people with a passion for enhancing well-being through nature and creativity. Together we will explore our local (ish) green spaces, learn about the edible, medicinal and practical uses of plants growing there, engage in well-being practices, and create something special together with whatever is in abundance that can be sustainably gathered. Our focus is on creating a friendly, inclusive and accessible experience for the queer community.
Follow us on instagram: nature_queerdos or facebook: nature queerdos: forage and make
MAUD!
Maud is a mushroom nerd with an extensive knowledge about the fungi which we can find when out and about. She began roaming Bristol’s forests every Autumn whilst at University since 2020, then began regularly leading mushroom walks in the autumn, particularly with large groups of students every week for the University of Bristol Mycological Society.
Maud's enthusiasm for mushroom identification is catching, "so let’s all freak out and gawk at some shrooms together"! Everyone should go on a mushroom walk with Maud in their lifetime.
Entry requirements: 18+
In other words…it’s MUSHROOM SEASON!
What: Together, we will wander through the woods searching for fungi; learning about identification, edible and medicinal properties, sustainable harvesting; exploring their queerness and teachings. A foraged-inspired snack will be provided.
When: Arrive from 1:15pm for prompt 1:30pm start. Finish at 4:30pm.
Where: Leigh woods - precise meeting point provided on booking.
Please bring:
Weather and woodland appropriate footwear and clothing
Something to sit on
A cup and spoon
Pen and notebook
Your own water/food
Access:
If you need a personal assistant/carer they can come for free.
Mobility:
Unfortunately this event is not suitable for people who use wheelchairs as there is no paved paths and ground can be uneven, muddy and with trip hazards.
The route will be approximately 2-3 miles in length and 2 hours walking duration.
We will be stopping frequently for mushroom chat, if you struggle to stand consider bringing something to sit on (picnic blanket, portable stool etc) whilst you listen/make notes.
Pace will be slow with option to take rests as needed; however there are limited benches/formal seating areas within the woods.
There are no toilets.
Mental health/illness and neurodivergence:
Come as you are! It’s always OK to take breaks away from the group if needed, wear headphones, stim etc.
Please let us know if you would like a plan of timings and activities or need anything else to engage.
For any access related needs or queries please email: [email protected]
Ticket info:
We operate as a not for profit and most of our work is voluntary - please consider supporting us to continue by paying what you can afford.
PA tickets - free
2x No income = £1+ - pay what you can afford (PWYCA) - please consider carefully if this is truly all you can afford.
5x Low income = £5+ pwyca
5x Standard rate = £10+ (suggested minimum price)
5x Resourced/supporter rate = £15+ (buying one of these enables someone else to come for lower cost)
All tickets have the option of additional donation - please support us if you can!
Refund/cancellation:
Tickets are non-refundable, except following cancellation by the organisers. We will operate a wait-list once sold out to allow transfers.
Who we are:
Nature Queerdos is a community interest company (not for profit) created by and for LGBTQIA+ people with a passion for enhancing well-being through nature and creativity. Together we will explore our local (ish) green spaces, learn about the edible, medicinal and practical uses of plants growing there, engage in well-being practices, and create something special together with whatever is in abundance that can be sustainably gathered. Our focus is on creating a friendly, inclusive and accessible experience for the queer community.
Follow us on instagram: nature_queerdos or facebook: nature queerdos: forage and make
MAUD!
Maud is a mushroom nerd with an extensive knowledge about the fungi which we can find when out and about. She began roaming Bristol’s forests every Autumn whilst at University since 2020, then began regularly leading mushroom walks in the autumn, particularly with large groups of students every week for the University of Bristol Mycological Society.
Maud's enthusiasm for mushroom identification is catching, "so let’s all freak out and gawk at some shrooms together"! Everyone should go on a mushroom walk with Maud in their lifetime.
Entry requirements: 18+
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