Who Can Join?

We need your support in order to function. Anybody who is interested in mushrooms and toadstools can become a member of the Association of British Fungus Groups. Age and experience do not matter if you are happy to get out and about, either on your own or with a local foray group.

Our first objective is to help people learn about the world of fungi and the need to protect them. We do now discourage people who come to the Association purely wanting to find mushrooms to eat because there is a serious conservation issue, and too many have succumbed to mushroom poisoning. Some join us because they are keen to take photographs of fungi, which make marvellous subjects. Others want to paint or just to find something interesting to look at during a Sunday afternoon walk with the dog. All are welcome so long as they are happy to learn and prepared to respect our ABFG principles. With members from the Scottish borders and beyond, to the Channel Islands you will be meeting friendly like-minded people.
Application couldn't be simpler. Fill in and send us a short form with your address, telephone number and a few other details. You can obtain a copy by clicking on the 'Application form' line in the left hand panel of the ABFG Home Page. The annual subscription for 2011/12 is £30 for an individual or £36 for a family.

You can email the form back to us here at www.abfg.org or pop it in the post. Subscriptions may be paid either by cheque or by BACS transfer. Please email us for details of Sort Code and Account. Unfortunately we are unable to arrange payment by Bank Mandate.
Membership benefits include the quarterly magazine, local group contact, PL insurance cover, free postal identification service, support to form new groups, reference CDs, books, field equipment and much more.