URGENT NEED TO REGISTER INTEREST (due to demand on accommodation)
June 4th– ( 9.00am) - June 7th ( 2.00pm) 2026
Glenmore Lodge , Aviemore PH22 1QZ
Lichen Intermediate Stage 2 course
Tutor: Rebecca Yahr Local organiser: Sue Thomas
The aim of the course is to develop skills and knowledge, focusing on a range of habitats e.g. trees, siliceous rocks, pinewoods and montane heath. The course will include frameworks for how to approach a range of different large genera including Usnea, Cladonia and Stereocaulon, in addition to introductions to upland Parmeliaceae. Other topics will include understanding lichen habitats and reinforcing skills in microscopy.
The course will focus on identification, field work and microscopy.
The course is aimed at those who feel confident in the Skills and Knowledge Stage 1 ( check the BLS website, under the Learning Tab) and are keen to progress. It is expected that you will be familiar with basic lichen terminology and in using dissecting and compound microscopes.
To register interest please email sueknight10@btinternet.com by 14th April 2025 ( Note course is in 2026)
Once a place is confirmed a deposit of £75 to contribute to course costs will be needed.
Accommodation at Glenmore Lodge is £88 per night for a single room (B&B) or £110 per night for two sharing a room (£55 each B&B). Evening meals can be booked @ £23. Assuming 5 nights accommodation, this is £440 in a single room or £225 each sharing. Ideally people will book directly with Glenmore Lodge, however they need bookings to be confirmed by 7th May 2025, hence the rapid turn around. (Apologies for this but it is a popular area).