The days before the start of the exhibition, up to immediately before opening, the members of the Munich Mushroom Club e.V. are diligently collecting representatives of the local mushroom flora, identifying them and presenting them fresh, embedded in their natural environment, i.e. on pine needles, leaves, moss and soil. This "Fresh Mushroom Exhibition" – this year, due to weather conditions, taking place under more difficult conditions – has been very popular for years.
The exhibition alone is not enough, there is also a lot of information about mushrooms, both about the exhibited ones and in general. This leaves it not only at a culinary consultation by the present club experts, but rather the focus is on conveying knowledge about the ecological importance of mushrooms – which is all the more relevant in a time when knowledge of natural relationships is shrinking as much as biodiversity itself. What is the mutual dependence between mushroom and tree, what role do mushrooms play in the "Woodwide Web", how do they act in the natural cycle of matter?
In addition, mushrooms brought along are also examined, as well as tips for careful collection and preparation are given. This creates a kind of "all-inclusive mushroom experience", in which children are also not neglected. Their creativity is given ample space, so they can, for example, make their own "mushrooms" from modeling clay and much more. Inspiring children with ecology is a service to the future, which is understood here.
The entrance fees are a moderate 6.50 euros, reduced at 4.50 euros, etc. for students and schoolchildren. Children under twelve have free admission.
Verein für Pilzkunde München e.V. https://www.pilze-muenchen.de/
Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg https://botmuc.snsb.de/
