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Do London Differently by London National Park City
Do London Differently is a podcast series hosted by London National Park City Ranger Emily Langston and produced by Michael Shilling.
Have have relaunched in 2025 with a new format - sharing how Londoners are making the city Greener, Healthier and Wilder.
Do London Differently by London National Park City
The London Fungi Festival - preview show
Underground Connections: London Fungi Festival (4–12 Oct 2025)
Artist–educator Poppy Flint and Lex from Fat Fox Mushrooms join Do London Differently to reveal how art, sound and science come together for a week-long celebration of fungi across London — including (un)common threads, a free interactive exhibition at the London National Park City Visitor Centre, plus Shroom Sunday, workshops and a guided “Walk Under the Trees”.
Programme & tickets
- Festival hub & full listings: London Fungi Festival
Exhibition
- Free drop-in exhibition (4–12 Oct): (un)common threads
Guests & collaborators
- Urban mycology lab & workshops: Fat Fox Mushrooms
- Interactive systems & lighting: Bailes & Light
Research thread mentioned
- Profile: Dr Laura Martinez-Suz (Kew Gardens)
- Background explainer: Europe’s forest fungi & nitrogen deposition
- Supporter: British Mycological Society – Massee Arts Grant
In this episode: biosonification soundscapes; why nitrogen pollution reshapes fungal diversity; cultivating UK-native strains; mycelium materials you can make at home; and a “loosely guided” walk that sends imaginations underground.