2021 PROGRAMME
UK Fungus Day included live and online events and actitvities over the weekend of
Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd October.
Follow the links in the programme below to find out more.
Live and launching on UK Fungus Day 2021
Thank fungi it’s Friday – again!The BIG quiz. 7.00pm, Friday 1 October. (Free to take part.) |
Fungi events near youA chance to get outside and delve into the natural world of fungi. |
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. |
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) |
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. |
