MNS Mycology

Highlights The Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology Group) has organized a public fungi foray on 23rd August 2025, at Kanching Waterfall Eco-Park, Selangor. The event aims to highlight the crucial role fungi play in biodiversity, with a special focus on bolete mushrooms. This is also part of the group conservation effort on offering in-depth education, showcase innovative research, and encourage community involvement, making mycology accessible to everyone. The highlight of the event was the fascinating showcase of various mushrooms, not just the targeted Boletaceae (boletes), but also other families like Russulaceae, Hydnaceae (including Cantharellus sp.), Sclerodermataceae (earthballs), Ophiocordycipitaceae (zombie-ant fungi), Crepitotaceae (oysterlings) and even some unidentified mushrooms. Loon Yit Hong, the Mycology Lead Coordinator of MNSSB, shared some essential tips for identifying mushrooms (especially boletes), and demonst...

Highlights Can we eat this? That’s a question many people ask when they stumble upon mushrooms in the forest. The answer isn’t straightforward; it’s actually quite complex, and it might be a bit overwhelming for someone who isn’t familiar with mushrooms. Because of this, we strongly advise against foraging for unknown mushrooms unless you are absolutely certain about what you’re picking. A safer and more exciting way to satisfy that curiosity is to join a mushroom cultivation class. And guess what? We have a workshop just for that! The Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology SIG) has organized a public mushroom cultivation workshop with collaboration with Mushrooms Farm/ Derivatives Supplier, Shroomy Tek Sdn. Bhd. on 16th August 2025 , at a baking studio in Selangor. The event aims to promote health awareness and encourage sustainable, eco-friendly practices particularly on mushroom farming. This is also part of the group conservation ...

  Introduction Taman Tugu is a 66-acre forest park for the public which aims to conserve, protect, and preserve a secondary forest located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch has invited the public to its annual open day on 14th June 2025, at the park. The event aims to highlight its efforts in nature conservation and related topics. This year, it is thrilled to introduce the Mycology Special Interest Group (Mycology SIG), which is dedicated to helping people understand, appreciate, and conserve fungi. There is a lineup of engaging events planned such as talks (including webinar), exhibits (including photos and fresh cultivated mushroom blocks), and guided walks that will offer in-depth education, showcase innovative research, and encourage community involvement, making mycology accessible to everyone. The Mycology SIG’s main goal is to help the public understand, appreciate, and conserve fungi, with a special focus on the fungi (including s...