On Sunday 12 May, Gunning District Landcare hosted an enriching Fungi Discovery Workshop at Dalton Hall. The workshop featured ecologist and nature photographer, Alison Pouilot, who led participants through a comprehensive exploration of fungi, including discussing the vital role fungi play in the environment, such as breaking down plant and animal matter, transforming nutrients to make them available to plants, and recycling carbon. Alison also shared techniques to identify these often-overlooked organisms. Attendees were treated to a stunning display of mushrooms, mycelium, and lichens, meticulously arranged alongside their companion plants and substrates.
