2021 PROGRAMME

Thank fungi it’s Friday – again!

The BIG quiz.  7.00pm, Friday 1 October.  (Free to take part.) 

Fungi events near you

A chance to get outside and delve into the natural world of fungi.  Find your local fungus group. 

• Advance booking may be required - Find out more

International seminar for World Fungus Day

A 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 Mastery

A 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.

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5 minutes of fungi

Fungi experts and enthusiasts present short videos on their favourite subjects.

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Megasong of microscopic music

The children of Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School introduce their song for Beatrix Potter’s Fungi. PLUS: launch of a national children’s competition to create a new verse for the song and performance of new music inspired by mycology. 

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A fungal walk with the FUNgi Guy

Take a virtual walk in the woods with the FUNgi Guy to see just how many different fungi can be found all around you. 

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The mycelial city

Live in Coventry, UK City of Culture -  performance artists in discussion with Merlin Sheldrake (author of Entangled Life).  

• Recording available to watch

Photography competition

Capture 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)

• Accepting entries from Saturday 2 October - find out more

Science and research

Blogs, talks and information from scientists about their fungal research. Featuring The Friendly Fungus Game... ​​​​​​

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Art, design and performance

Fungi inspiring creativity from crocheting and felting to architectural materials and human-mycelial networks. 

• Available now and taking bookings - find out more

Make, create and learn

Games, crafts, creations and fun investigations for children. 

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Business and technology

Fungi changing the world through construction, foods, medicines and more. 

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