2021 PROGRAMME
Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd October
Live and launching
Thank fungi it’s Friday – again!The BIG quiz. 7.00pm, Friday 1 October. (Free to take part.) This event has already taken place |
Fungi events near youA chance to get outside and delve into the natural world of fungi. Find your local fungus group. Most UK Fungus Day events have taken place. Other events may be available. |
International seminar for World Fungus DayA series of online talks from 12 renowned speakers spanning all continents. Hosted by the Arboricultural Association. Saturday 2 October. This event has already taken place |
Mycological MasteryA short film, specially produced for UK Fungus Day 2021, featuring esteemed mycologist Professor Roy Watling describing how he uncovered the stories behind Beatrix Potter’s remarkable fungus illustrations. |
5 minutes of fungiFungi experts and enthusiasts present short videos on their favourite subjects. |
Megasong of microscopic musicThe children of Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School introduce their song for Beatrix Potter’s Fungi. PLUS: children’s competition to create a new verse for the song and performance of new music inspired by mycology. |
A fungal walk with the FUNgi GuyTake a virtual walk in the woods with the FUNgi Guy to see just how many different fungi can be found all around you. |
The mycelial cityLive in Coventry, UK City of Culture - performance artists in discussion with Merlin Sheldrake (author of Entangled Life). |
Photography competitionCapture a digital photo of a fungus that fascinates you on the weekend of UK Fungus Day and submit it to our competition! (Free to enter)
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Online and on-demand
Science and researchBlogs, talks and information from scientists about their fungal research. Featuring The Friendly Fungus Game... |
Art, design and performanceFungi inspiring creativity from crocheting and felting to architectural materials and human-mycelial networks. |
Make, create and learnGames, crafts, creations and fun investigations for children. |
Business and technologyFungi changing the world through construction, foods, medicines and more. |
