Mycology May
Mycology May
Mycology May is a collaborative initiative between the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network (CTRLN) and Local Land Services (LLS). This month-long program aims to educate landholders and the broader community about the vital role of fungi in ecosystems, from bushlands to agricultural systems. The events not only raise awareness but also actively involve participants in citizen science, contributing critical data to enhance our understanding of fungal species in the New South Wales Central Tablelands region.
Mycology May Returns 2026
Mycology May is back for its 6th year, with a fantastic line-up of fungi-focused events happening across the region.
This year’s program includes:
a fungal foray at Gaanah Bula Mt Canobolas,
learn about fungi rings in Yeoval,
soil biology and landscape resilience workshops in Borenore,
fungi events in Cowra, and
a mushroom growing workshop in Mudgee.
There is something for everyone — from curious beginners to keen fungi lovers. More details will be coming soon!
Mycology May 2026 – Upcoming Fungi Events
Celebrate Mycology May with an exciting line-up of fungi events across the Central Tablelands and beyond. From guided forays and hands-on workshops to expert talks and farm field days, there is something for everyone curious about the hidden kingdom of fungi.
🍄 Fungi foray on Gaanha Bula Mt Canobolas
Sunday 3 May 2026 | 10:30am – 1:00pm
Federal Falls picnic area
Join Central Tablelands Local Land Services for the 6th annual fungi gathering on Gaanha Bula (Mt Canobolas). Explore mushrooms, mycelium networks and forest floor biodiversity on a guided foray led by experienced fungi finders. Warm soup provided. https://events.humanitix.com/gaanha-bula-mt-canobolas-fungi-foray-may-2026
🍄 Alison Pouliot: Fungi Workshop
Monday 4 May 2026 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Environmental Learning Facility
Join internationally recognised fungi educator Alison Pouliot for an interactive workshop exploring fungi ecology, cultural significance, restoration and conservation.
Book here:https://events.humanitix.com/fungi-workshop
🍄 Mushrooms Up Close: A Hands-On Discovery Night
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cowra
A fascinating evening with Alison Pouliot exploring the role fungi play in gardens, soils and local ecosystems. Includes a hands-on display table with real mushroom specimens.
Book here:https://events.humanitix.com/mushrooms-up-close-a-hands-on-discovery-night
🍄 Underground Allies: Fungi and Healthy Landscapes
Wednesday 6 May 2026 | 12:30pm – 3:30pm
1128 North Logan Road, Cowra
Hosted by Mid Lachlan Landcare, this practical field day with Alison Pouliot explores fungi in farming systems, soil health, pasture productivity and resilient landscapes. Afternoon tea provided.
Book here:https://events.humanitix.com/underground-allies-fungi-and-healthy-landscapes
🍄 More than Mushrooms: Exploring Fungi
Sunday 24 May 2026 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Environmental Learning Facility
Discover the hidden kingdom of fungi with guest speaker Dr. Michael J. Priest. Learn how fungi recycle nutrients, support plants and may help restore damaged ecosystems.
Book here:https://events.humanitix.com/more-than-mushrooms-exploring-fungi
🍄 Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop
Saturday 30 May 2026 | 9:30am – 1:30pm
Mudgee Arts Precinct
Join Alex Felix from MindRise Mushroom Farm for a hands-on mushroom cultivation workshop. Make your own grow bag to take home, enjoy lunch, and learn how to grow culinary and medicinal mushrooms at home.
Bookings:https://watershedlandcare.com.au/events/#!event/2026/5/30/grow-your-own-mushrooms-workshop
🍄 Wild Mushrooms Foraging
March – May 2026
Learn to harvest wild edible mushrooms in pine forests with renowned wild food educator Diego Bonetto. These seasonal foraging experiences offer a chance to safely explore edible fungi, connect with nature, and deepen your knowledge of local ecosystems.
Learn more: https://www.diegobonetto.com/
To aid in the identification of fungi in the Central Tablelands and Central West of NSW, Local Land Services have created a comprehensive guide featuring 96 selected fungi species. This guide showcases conspicuous and distinctive species that are relatively easy to identify in the field.
Explore with LLS a series of videos about the Forgotten Kingdom; Fungi with Alison Pouliot. Alison is an ecologist and environmental photographer with a focus on fungi. She is active in Australian and international fungal conservation and her writing and images appear in both academic and popular literature. Although relatively little known, fungi provide the links between the various organisms and ecosystems that underpin our functioning planet.
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This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling
Program. A collaboration of Local Land Services and Landcare
NSW, supported by the NSW Government.