General foray information

Wear suitable shoes or boots as areas can sometimes be wet and muddy.

Useful aids are notebook and pencil, pocket identification guide, a knife with a folding blade of less than 8 cm, hand trowel, hand lens, a basket and some small containers.

Please do not bring dogs without prior permission from the leader of that particular foray.
Dogs should be kept on a lead at all times, especially so on nature reserves and private estates. It is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after their dog.

A note on 'edible' fungi

Many species are good to eat but you should always take great care on selecting fungi for the table. Some fungi regarded as delicacies by some can cause upset to others. Always try a small quantity first if eating any mushroom for the first time. If in doubt do not eat it.

Please note that fungi must not be picked for eating on any SSSI.
On other reserves or forays, taking a small quantity of common edible species per person may be tolerated but over picking must be avoided so as to leave fungi for the enjoyment of others and for their further propagation

The Nottinghamshire Fungi Group cannot take responsibility for any poisonous or allergic reactions that may occur after eating any fungus.


DO NOT ACCEPT ADVICE FROM OTHERS REGARDING THE EDIBILITY OF FUNGI BECAUSE THAT PERSON MIGHT BE MISTAKEN OR YOU MIGHT HAVE AN UNUSUAL REACTION.

UNLESS YOU YOURSELF ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FUNGI IS SAFE THEN DO NOT EAT IT.

Insurance
Nottinghamshire Fungi Group obtains public liability insurance under a policy arranged with Ansvar Insurance by the Association of British Fungi Groups. Details of the cover offered can be obtained by contacting the Secretary of the NFG