Fungi Foray at Charleville Forest
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Time: 1pm
Meeting point at King Tree.
Walk leader - Ms Helena Brady - Botanist - Fungi Expert
Supported by Tullamore Tidy Towns / Biodiversity Office Offaly County Council / Offaly Climate Action & Biodiversity Group

Fungi Foray at Charleville Forest
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Time: 1pm
Meeting point at King Tree.
Walk leader - Ms Helena Brady - Botanist - Fungi Expert
Supported by Tullamore Tidy Towns / Biodiversity Office Offaly County Council
Three volunteers supporting the leader and guiding walkers.
Leave no trace.
Expected walkers - 20 - Register online

Itinerary:
1pm - Welcome - Introduction / Overview
1.10 Walk from King Tree to forest trail on left hand side of avenue.
1.20 Enter forest clearing, walking first to the block of coniferous trees 
- Begin search for fungi
- Frequent stopping, Observing the ground, trees and fallen logs for obvious fungal growths.
- Examine and introduce walkers to the different specimens discovered

2.00 continue the path along the westerly wall which eventually leads along to the castle. 
Contunue searching along this route observing and discussing the different fungi present

2.30 Return to King Tree

Volunteers from Tullamore Tidy Towns will conduct a litter pick along the route.