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Mushroom excursion in the Berlin area

Between edible mushrooms and poisonous effects

Mushrooms are one of the most misunderstood groups of organisms. Uncertainty about collecting them is widespread and, in view of the highly poisonous species, quite understandable. At the same time, mushrooms have always exerted a great attraction: They perform central ecological functions, shape forest ecosystems and also play an important role for humans.

This mushroom tour in the Berlin area, including Tegeler Forst, offers a well-founded introduction to the world of large mushrooms. The excursion is accompanied by experienced mushroom experts, including Victor Grönke, who imparts his specialist knowledge in an understandable and practical way.

The focus is on the question of what fungi are biologically, how they live and what role they play in nature. Building on this, common types of fungi are presented, which can be recognized independently after the course. Particular emphasis is placed on the safe differentiation of edible species from problematic or poisonous doppelgangers. Accordingly, basic rules for avoiding mushroom poisoning are systematically explained.

The content of the guided tour is always based on the current occurrence of mushrooms. As mushrooms occur all year round - albeit with seasonal variations - there are also numerous interesting species to discover outside of the fall. For reasons of nature conservation, no mushrooms are picked during the tour.

The approximately three-hour excursions take place on varying dates and locations within Berlin and are primarily aimed at beginners and people with little previous knowledge. Upon completion, participants receive supplementary materials with species portraits and recommended reading. Cancellations due to weather conditions are possible; in this case, a refund or a voucher will be issued. Registration at: https://waldsamkeit.de/produkt/pilzfuehrung-berlin

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