Pimp Hall Nature Reserve will open its doors for mushroom lovers on the 15th October
A day of mushroom-inspired talks, walks and workshops will take place in Chingford this Sunday (15th October).
Running from 9.30am-5pm at Pimp Hall Nature Reserve, Shroom Sunday will include guided fungus forays and a DIY mushroom cultivation masterclass. There will also be children’s arts and crafts with Walk The Loop and a clay mushroom making workshop (all ages) with Urban Forest.
Meanwhile, mushroom lovers will be able to enjoy guided walks with tree, invertebrate & medicinal plant experts and a make your own spore workshop. The day will be put together by London Fungus Network and Friends of Pimp Hall.
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There will additionally be fungus-based food & beverages from OhMyShrooms and Sporeboys while keen singers, poets and performers are invited to perform at an open-mic. Guests are encouraged to wear mushroom-inspired costumes, clothing and merch, with an award set to be handed out to the best dressed.
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