Pink waxcap © Guy Edwardes/2020VISION
Wonderful Waxcap Foray
Location:
Slievenacloy Nature Reserve, Ballycolin Road, Lisburn, BT17 0NN
Join fungi expert Roy Anderson to explore the magical world of waxcap fungi at Slievenacloy Nature Reserve.
Event details
Meeting point
Nature Reserve Car Park, located off the main entrance on Ballycolin Road.View on What3Words
Date
Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
About the event
This species-rich grassland is home to a multitude of these colourful grassland jewels with 26 of the 43 Irish species recorded here, such as the vibrant pink meadow and regal waxcap.
Roy will help you identify the array of different species, and explain why Slievenacloy is ranked as one of the second best places to see them in Ireland.
The walk will be gentle, covering around two miles.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for an outdoor event. Suitable for children over 12 accompanied by an adult.
A waiting list is available and you will be notified if a place becomes available.
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