Latvijas Mikologu biedrība

Latvia

Science & ResearchNature & Wildlife conservationHeritageEducation

AssociationFounded 2002National reach

Profile last updated: October 3, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, Latvijas Mikologu biedrība is a non-profit association based in Latvia working on science & research, nature & wildlife conservation, heritage +1 more.

The Latvian Mycological Society is a voluntary association founded in 2002 that brings together professional mycologists, lichenologists, myxomycete researchers and amateurs. It studies and promotes fungi, lichens and slime moulds, supports nature conservation and documents fungal cultural heritage. It works mainly in Latvia, organising public exhibitions, mushroom days, workshops, lectures, festivals and camps, and publishes educational content through the fungi.lv and senes.lv identification resources.

Location

Latvia

Founded

2002

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

biedrība

Focus areas

mycologyfungilichensmyxomycetespublic educationcultural heritagenature conservationmushroom exhibitions

Languages

LVEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchNature & Wildlife conservationHeritageEducation

Works for

CommunitiesChildrenFamilies

How they work

Awareness & educationResearchCommunity programmes

Programmes

Sēņu raksti

Heritage · Latvia

Project documenting and reinterpreting the traditions of gathering and using mushrooms as intangible cultural heritage, supported by the State Cultural Capital Foundation.

Sēņu riktes

Heritage · Latvia

Initiative documenting fungi in Latvian language, folklore, ornaments and visual tradition, linked to the Society's intangible heritage work.

Mikologu nometnes un pārgājieni

Science & Research · Latvia

Seasonal mycology camps and fungus study hikes for professionals and enthusiasts to explore Latvian fungal diversity; some sessions are open to members only.

Sēņu izstādes un Sēņu dienas novados

Awareness & education · Latvia

Public mushroom exhibitions, mushroom days, workshops and festival activities across Latvian regions, including species identification consultations.

Countries of operation

Latvia

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsGovernment fundingIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Valsts kultūrkapitāla fonds, Latvijas vides aizsardzības fonds, Latvijas Nacionālais kultūras centrs, Latvijas Nacionālais dabas muzejs, Nacionālais botāniskais dārzs, Daugavas muzejs, Radio NABA (Micēlijs), Sarunu festivāls LAMPA, Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde

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