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Fungi in the Forest: Stinkhorn Mushroom Hunt at Bukit Kerinchi

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Kerinchi Hill Forest Park, also known as Bukit Kerinchi, is a lovely urban oasis nestled in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. This park is part of the Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve and it is a fantastic spot for jogging, hiking, or just hanging out with friends and family. Because of its natural beauty and amenities, it makes for a perfect venue for community events focused on raising awareness about fungi, as well as fostering appreciation and conservation efforts. On April 5th, 2025, the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology Group) organized a fungi-guided walk themed “Stinkhorn Mushroom Hunt” at the forest park. The event was led by Loon Yit Hong and 23 members that consisted of fungi enthusiasts and citizen scientists. The team explored the main access trail which covered a total distance of approximately 4.0 kilometers. The main goal of the event is to help the public understand, appreciate, and conserve fungi, with a special focus o...
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Raptor Watch 2025 : A Mycology Event at Tanjung Tuan

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Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve in Port Dickson is a favored weekend destination, particularly for families, campers, and nature enthusiasts from Melaka and Negeri Sembilan. The Raptor Watch festival celebrates the arrival of migratory birds of prey, commonly referred to as raptors, as they make their way back to their breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere. This annual public event aims to promote awareness about the conservation of raptors and their habitats. On March 8 th and 9 th , 2025, the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology Group), along with various government and non-government organizations focused on nature conservation, participated in the event, which featured a series of activities including exhibitions, fungi photography, identification, and guided tours. The activities organized by the MNSSB Mycology Group aim to educate the public about fungi while promoting their appreciation and conservation. They collaborate...
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