Mushroom Meander

Willoughby City Council

Join us on a relaxing bushwalk as we explore the wonderful world of fungi through Ferndale Park.

Ferndale Park

As we head into winter, the cooler wetter months provide ideal conditions for fungi to grow and flourish. One such hotspot, Ferndale Park, is home to an array of fungi, including several threatened species.Join Sofia Zvolanek, mycologist and Ku-ring-gai Council’s Environmental Citizen of the Year 2025, for a leisurely walk through Ferndale Park as she shares her passion and knowledge for these amazing, though sometimes overlooked organisms. There will be a brief talk from Sofia about fungi and their role in the environment before we seek them out. A light morning tea will be provided after the walk, where we can share our stories of what we have seen.Discover an array of shapes, colors, and species, as we learn about fungi and get a glimpse of their diversity within Willoughby City Council area.Bushwalk detailsBushwalk starts at 9:30am and ends at 11:30am. Important: there are two types of tickets, please register for only one of the following: <ol><li>Minibus Pick-up: Please meet at Dougherty Centre Carpark at 9.00am (7 Victor St, Chatswood).</li><li>Meet-at Fernale Park: Meet at Dalrymple Avenue entrance to Ferndale Park, Opposite KU Chatswood West Preschool (See map above).</li></ol> <ul><li>Limited bus pick-up will be available at the Dougherty Community Centre carpark area (7 Victor Street, Chatswood). Bookings required. The bus will arrive at 9am. After the walk, you will be driven back to the same pick-up point.</li><li>For those making their own way, we will meet at the Dalrymple Avenue entrance, opposite KU Chatswood West Preschool.</li><li>Bring a hat, sunscreen and water.</li><li>Must be fit enough to walk for up to 2 hours with some rest during the walk.</li><li>They’ll be some steps and uneven surfaces. Please consider if you are able to do this walk, especially if you have mobility constraints or recently had surgery.</li><li>Morning tea will be provided around 11:30am (tea, coffee and biscuits).</li><li>For those catching the minibus we’ll aim to leave by 12pm be back at the Dougherty Community Centre by 12:30pm.</li><li>No young children or pets allowed.</li><li>Children 12+ years old can attend the walk and must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are require register them for the walk.</li><li>Comply with current COVID-19 restrictions.</li></ul>Note: These walks are intended for the MOSAIC community groups, though spots do open to the public if available.

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