Every member of Myco is disabled and/or neurodivergent. We're a capacity-led co-operative, which means we build our work around what is sustainable for us while making it as accessible as we can for others.

We believe access is an ongoing practice rather than a checklist. We want our education to be available to as many people as possible, but we also recognise that we work within physical, financial and structural constraints that sometimes limit what we're able to provide.

If you have access requirements or you're unsure whether a session will work for you, please get in touch. We'd much rather have a conversation beforehand than have someone miss out because they weren't sure if the space or session would meet their needs.

Our approach

  • We see education as something we do with people, not to people. Rather than positioning ourselves as experts delivering knowledge, we aim to create collaborative learning spaces where everyone's experiences and questions are valued.

    Where possible, we use a mixture of teaching methods, including demonstrations, discussion, hands-on activities and visual examples, recognising that people learn in different ways.

    We aim to communicate clearly and directly, without relying on implied expectations or unwritten social rules. If plans change, we'll let you know.

    Questions are always welcome, and you're free to participate in ways that work for you. We don't expect everyone to contribute in the same way or at the same pace.

    Our workshops acknowledge that ecology exists within wider social and political systems. We don't separate fungi from conversations about land, colonialism, capitalism, disability or environmental justice, because these systems shape both the natural world and our relationships with it.

  • Our workshops currently take place at Platt Fields Market Garden.

    The site includes a mixture of grass, brick paths and gravel paths. There are accessible toilets on site, reached via a ramp. Please ask a member of staff if you need to use them, as the ramp is brought out when required.

    Our current learning space is sheltered and weatherproof but is not heated, so it can become cold in winter and warm in summer. We recommend dressing for the weather.

    There is a small step into the learning space. Many wheelchairs can manage this independently, and we also have a portable kerb ramp available if that's helpful.

    We are currently converting an insulated shipping container into a dedicated teaching space. This will include a wide (1.1 metre) doorway to improve wheelchair access and provide a more comfortable environment throughout the year.

    The garden also includes uneven surfaces, natural ground and outdoor working areas. If you'd like more detailed information about the site or want to discuss access in advance, please contact us.


  • Online sessions currently take place on Zoom.

    Participants are muted by default unless speaking to help reduce background noise. We can enable Zoom's automatic live captions and transcription if this would be useful.

    We don't currently have the resources to provide BSL interpretation or professional live captioning, but we're happy to discuss other adjustments where we can.

    If there are changes that would make it easier for you to participate online, please let us know in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate them.