On September 12, 2026 in Puget, attend a free conference on mushrooms from Provence: edible, toxic species and criteria to avoid confusion.
Temple, Chemin de la Loubatière, 84360, Puget
Saturday 12 September 2026 between 5 pm and 7 pm.
On September 12 in Puget, attend a conference dedicated to mushrooms from Provence, to better recognize edible species, the main toxic species and the confusions to avoid.
Focusing on mushrooms from Provence, this conference proposes to discover the best edible mushrooms in the region, but also the main toxic species.
The presentation insists on the distinctive criteria between species in order to better understand possible confusions.
The presentation of pairs facing each other makes it possible to more clearly identify the essential differences between mushrooms that are similar.
The conference introduces the most interesting edible mushrooms in the region and their characteristics.
Toxic species are compared with closely related species to identify essential differences.
The aim is to draw attention to possible confusions and to good observation skills.
Didier Borgarino is a pharmacist who graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy in Marseille and is a recognized specialist in mushrooms.
Author of numerous books and specialized scientific articles, he has published Les mushrooms de Provence by Edisud and Le guide des mushrooms in 900 photos and fact sheets.
An active member of several mycological societies, he has studied mushrooms for over forty years and regularly hosts popular conferences for the general public.
Practical information on Mushrooms from Provence - Conference
Opening times and periods
Saturday 12 September 2026 between 5 pm and 7 pm.
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Free of charge.
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