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FR - The Alès Mycological Society (SMA) has unveiled its 2026/2027 programme as the mycological season gets underway once again in the Cévennes.
Featuring field trips, identification sessions and events centred on mushroom knowledge, this new programme’s highlight – as it is every autumn – is the 23rd Mushroom Fair, which will take place on 31 October and 1 November in Saint-Jean-du-Gard, at the Maison Rouge – Musée des Vallées Cévenoles.
This year’s programme
Field trips and events to discover our region’s rich mycological heritage
During the 2026/2027 season, the Alès Mycological Society will offerits members, aside La Journée des associations early September (photo), mycological field trips to various natural habitats in the Gard, the Cévennes and neighbouring areas, as well as species identification sessions. These events provide an opportunity to learn how to identify mushrooms, develop your skills alongside experienced mycologists and gain a better understanding of their vital role in ecosystems.
The dates and locations of the excursions are adjusted according to weather conditions and mushroom growth to ensure the best possible conditions for observation.
A major event on 31 October and 1 November: the 23rd Salon du champignon
The Alès Mycological Society invites the public to the 23rd Mushroom Fair on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November at Maison Rouge – Musée des vallées cévenoles from 10 am to 6 pm (free entry) in Saint-Jean-du-Gard.
Over the course of two days, a major mycological exhibition will showcase numerous species of fresh mushrooms foraged in the region by members of the society.
Visitors will also be able to bring their own finds to have them identified, chat with the mycologists in attendance, browse specialist literature and get advice on species identification, the risks associated with consumption and respecting the natural environment.
Two talks with Jacques Guinberteau
A guest at this 23rd edition, Jacques Guinberteau – a mycologist, research engineer at INRAE in Bordeaux, scientific adviser to CEMA and expert consultant to poison control centres – will lead two free talks open to all.
Saturday 31 October at 4 pm: ‘Odours in mushrooms: a valuable aid to mushroom identification,
Sunday 1 November at 3 pm: ‘Fungi, the “weak link” in biodiversity: do they have any use other than on our plates?
Good to know: On Sunday, entry to the Musée des vallées cévenoles – Maison Rouge will also be free from 2 pm to 6 pm.
For further information
For further information, please contact the Société Mycologique d’Alès: Tel: 06 75 46 66 34, myco.ales@gmail.com or visit its website.
Many thanks to the SMA for the documentation provided.
