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Mark's Mushroom Meanders

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Dargle

Wild mushrooms on mossy logs in a forest

A guided fungi walk with citizen mycologist Mark Henstock and the Dargle Conservancy. Proceeds support the conservancy's education and conservation work. Limited to 20 people.

When
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time
10:30 for 11:00 (about 2 hours)
Where
Wana Farm, next to Hebron Haven Hotel, Dargle
Category
Outdoors
Price
R250 per person (1–3), R200 (groups of 4+), R150 children 12 and under

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