Forget the usual trails and waterfalls, this is your chance to step into a world of dazzling and hidden treasures that sprout right beneath our feet.
The Dargle Conservancy is hosting a guided mushroom walk led by fungi fundi Mark Henstock, who is excited to share the secrets of this mysterious kingdom.
All proceeds go directly to the Dargle Conservancy’s environmental and community education projects, so your morning in the woods is also doing good for the planet.
Fungi Walk Details
Date: 13 December 2025
Cost: R200 pp | R120 for children U12
Venue: From Wana Farm, next to Hebron Haven Hotel, Midlands
Book: WhatsApp Mark on 060 923 2398
Why mushrooms?
The world of fungi is weirder and more wonderful than you think. Globally, scientists estimate there are around five million species, and roughly 1,000 occur in South Africa alone.
Mushrooms come in neon colours, star-shapes, coral-like formations, and fairy-tale domes. Some are edible delicacies, some are medicinal powerhouses… and some are best left alone!
Misidentification can be dangerous, which is exactly why guided walks like this one are such a safe and enriching way to explore the fungi kingdom.
About the Dargle Conservancy
Nestled in the misty Midlands, the Dargle Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the region’s natural beauty and biodiversity.
Their mission centres on education, awareness, and community involvement, making nature accessible and appreciated by all ages.
If you fall in love with the Midlands’ misty magic, the Conservancy offers regular walks:
Kilgobbin Forest Walk
When: First Thursday of every month
Where: Kilgobbin Forest
Time: 9am to 11:30am
Cost: R50 donation
Book: Nikki on 083 473 3074
Fort Nottingham Walk
When: Third Thursday of every month
Where: Meet opposite Fort Nottingham Museum
Time: 9am
Cost: R20 donation
Book: Roy on 071 676 7458
Grab your boots and a camera to discover a whole new world hiding in plain sight.
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