World Environmental and MNS Selangor Open Day 2026 at Shah Alam National Botanical Garden.

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Introduction

The annual MNS Selangor Branch Open day is back on 25th April 2026. This year, it celebrates the World Environmental Day at the beautiful Shah Alam National Botanical Garden, also known as “Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam” (TBNSA).

It is exciting that Mycology group has organized an amazing series of activities designed to help everyone dive into the fascinating world of fungi. From mushroom exhibition and cultivation to tips on capturing the perfect mushroom photo and even some awesome mycology merchandise for all the fans out there! Some mushroom lovers who stick around until the end and stroll along with the group for a laid-back nature adventure have managed to spot the stunning blue Entoloma mushroom.

The activities are led by Jacqueline Low Siew Leng, a member of the Mycology group committee, along with support from other committee members and dedicated volunteers.

Highlights

MNSSB Mycology team and volunteers. 
From right, Jacqueline Low Siew Leng (Event Leader), Lenny Wong, Tan Kim Hock, Dr.Chan Pick Kuen and Doreen Owee (Photo by Khor Hong Beng)
 The booklet of Malaysian fungi family by Mycology group.
From right, Pn. Rafeah Khafidah (Director of TBNSA), Jacqueline Low Siew Leng (Event Leader and Mycology Committee Member) and Tan Kim Hock (Mycology Committee Member) 
(Photo by Doreen Owee)
MNS Selangor Branch Chair, Ms.Wong Ee Lynn
(Photo by Lenny Wong)
Participants visit the Mycology exhibition booth.
(Photo by Khor Hong Beng)
Cultivated pink oyster mushrooms at Mycology exhibition booth. 
(Photo By Khor Hong Beng)
Cultivated yellow oyster mushrooms at Mycology exhibition booth. 
(Photo by Khor Hong Beng)
Guided walk with mushroom fans who stay until the end to explore the TBNSA trail for mushrooms. 
(Photo by Tan Kim Hock)
Amanita mira 
(Photo by Doreen Owee)
Blue pinkgills mushroom, Entoloma sp. 
(Photo by Tan Kim Hock)
Elmerina sclerodontia 
(Photo by Tan Kim Hock)
A little bonnet mushroom, Mycena sp. 
(Photo by Tan Kim Hock)


Acknowledgement

Jacqueline Low (Event Leader & MNSSB Mycology Committee Member)
Lenny Wong (MNSSB Mycology Committee Member)
Tan Kim Hock (MNSSB Mycology Committee Member)
Alexia Ng (MNSSB Mycology Committee Member)
Dr.Chan Pik Kuen (Founder of Nature Pick and Blooming Mushroom)
Luca Pilia (Mycologist & MNSSB Committee Member)
Joseph Pallante (Amateur Mycologist & MNSSB Mycology Co-Founder)
Loon Yit Hong (MNSSB Mycology Co-Founder)
Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch (MNSSB)
Event volunteers: Doreen Owee, Kho Vui Keong and Khor Hong Beng.
Event participants and families.

Sponsors

Malaysian Nature Society
Jabatan Perhilitan Negeri Selangor
Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam

Hi, I'm Loon, a fungi enthusiast who loves exploring, discovering, and hunting mushrooms. Reading and studying about fungi keeps my curiosity alive about the wonders of nature.

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