Fungi Up Close - Stories Behind the Lens at Beeston Library | Beeston Library
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Join wildlife photographer Alex Hyde to discover the wonderful world of Fungi Up Close. Alex has revealed unimaginable beauty, often unnoticed. Come and discover fascinating facts about fungi and hear Alex describe tips and tricks for photographing the natural world yourself. As well as a formal presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the photographic techniques Alex uses and a discussion about what we can do to help biodiversity.
Tickets are £3 and the event is suitable for adults.
Fungi are remarkable organisms that form a diverse kingdom comprising approximately 144,000 known species. They play essential roles in ecosystems, from decomposing organic matter to forming symbiotic relationships with plants.
Mycelium are the unseen parts of fungi, long threads (called hyphae) hidden beneath the forest floor. This mycelial network facilitates nutrient exchange, water transport and electrical communication creating a hidden lifeline of mutual support and resource sharing beneath our feet.
A selection of Alex's photographs from these visits have been used to create the touring exhibition that will be on show at Beeston Library from Friday 13 June to Wednesday 23 July.
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