Cultural councillor Elena Serrallé has officially opened the exhibition 'Not all are the same', which kicks off the 30th Mycological Week at the Universidad Popular de Albacete. The exhibition showcases resin reproductions, watercolour illustrations, and the collection 'Mushrooms and Fungi of Albacete' from the Institute of Albacete Studies.
During the inauguration, a promotional poster titled 'Russulas of Albacete' was also presented. Serrallé expressed gratitude to the Universidad Popular, the Mycological Society, and the Botanical Garden for their contributions to the event, which has been running for thirty years and has attracted many curious individuals who have developed a passion for mycology.
The exhibition, located at the José Saramago venue, will be open to the public until Thursday. Serrallé noted that the activities aim to help attendees distinguish between species, pay attention to often-overlooked details, and ultimately deepen their understanding of the local environment. She emphasised that hosting the event at the Universidad Popular offers a unique opportunity for open learning, welcoming everyone without prior knowledge.
The Mycological Week features a variety of activities that blend science, nature, and artistic creation, encouraging participants to engage more closely with their surroundings. Guided tours of the exhibition will take place tomorrow and Wednesday for groups.
The series of lectures began on Monday and will continue on the 10th with 'Ecosystems of the Fungi Kingdom: Each Mushroom in its Place', presented by Diego Rubio Rubio, a forestry engineer and vice-president of the Granada Mycological Association. On the 11th, Laura Monteagudo Romero, a biochemist and neuroscientist, will discuss 'Functional Mushrooms and their Applications in Well-being: Stress, Neuroprotection, and Energy Metabolism'. The week will conclude on Thursday with Botanical Garden Day, featuring a guided tour titled 'Mushrooms and Ecosystems', the award ceremony for the Mycological Photography Competition, and the launch of the promotional booklet 'Russulas of Albacete'.
