Introducing Lichens (level 1)
25 February 2012 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Event details
25 February 2012 - 10:00am - 4:30pm
Find out about lichens on introductory courses tutored by expert lichenologists and run jointly by the British Lichen Society (BLS) and the Field Studies Council (FSC) in your local area!
These courses are a wonderful opportunity for anyone keen to learn what lichens are and how to recognise some of the more common species. The detailed programmes will reflect local opportunities and facilities. Two courses are offered that can be taken singly or together:
Introducing Lichens 1 (IL 1) includes an introductory talk, a field excursion and use of simple charts and keys to help you identify species with confidence.
Introducing Lichens 2 (IL 2) helps participants develop their interest and knowledge of lichens. Lichens will be investigated in their local habitats along with characters to aid field identification. The biology and many uses of lichens, including as pollution indicators, will be introduced. If time is available participants may be able to use microscopes to study lichens further or undertake a small project.
Venue location
Field Centre,
Malham Tarn,
Settle,
North Yorkshire,
BD24 9PU