“Brilliant, astonishing afternoon autumn walk with Steve the ranger. Found loads of items of natural history in Adel Woods.”
A quote posted on our website by one of the intrepid group of explorers who braved the wet weather for a fungal foray with Steve Joul this afternoon.
We met in Old Leo’s carpark at 2.30, and, after a brief introduction, Steve led us along Crag Lane to the remains of the large beech tree that fell on the cottage garage about six years ago. A six foot piece of trunk is now host to many species of fungi.
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From there, we walked through the woods to the recreation ground to see what we could find there.
We then made our way to the track down to the cricket pavilion, looking for wax caps on the cricket field.
Passing behind the cricket pavilion, we walked down the path to the Slabbering Baby, encountering on our way some interesting specimens.
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Reaching the Meanwood Valley Trail at the bottom of the path, we turned right and made our way up the steps to the pond, where we found yet more interesting specimens.
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A very interesting and enjoyable afternoon.
Thanks Steve!
“Brilliant, astonishing afternoon autumn walk with Steve the ranger. Found loads of items of natural history in Adel Woods.”
Friends of Adel Woods 