An Autumn Day in Dalgan

An Autumn Day in Dalgan

Life in the Fifth Kingdom

Exploring the World of Fungi

With Dr John Feehan

Saturday 10th November 2018, 9.45am – 3.30pm:

(Registration 9.30am)

Venue

Columban Ecological Institute

St Columban’s, Dalgan, Navan, Co Meath

 

This very interesting day begins with an introductory lecture by Dr John Feehan on the remarkable and mostly unseen world of fungi and their associated environment. After coffee we will head into the woodlands to collect specimens of fungi to identify and study with the microscopes in the afternoon.

If you wish to attend, please contact Elizabeth Mc Ardle at devofficemail@gmail.com.

Places for this day are limited due to microscope numbers and early booking is advised.

The cost is €20, payable on the day.

Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch, notebook, pen, cutting knife and a basket or carboard box for collection of specimens. Suitable outdoor clothes, rain wear, walking boots and glovesare all recommended.

The day will go ahead whatever the weather!

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