Paisley: Gleniffer Braes Country Park, lichen walk by Paisley Natural History Society
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Local Meetings
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New Forest: Wessex Lichen Group Meeting, The Ridge to Park Hill, Lyndhurst
Event Type
Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Wessex Lichen Group New Year Meeting
Date 30th December 2024
Location The Ridge to Park Hill, Lyndhurst, New Forest. Meet at the Parc Pale car park at SU307079 (link to map).
Time 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The intention is to walk along the south side of The Ridge and then head to the old woodland at Park Hill. The heathland on the south side of The Ridge has developed well as a lichen rich heath since last looked at in detail in the 2010s and a recent reconnaissance found the apparently very rare Cladonia brevis. Lots of large well developed thalli, so a good place to learn heathland lichens. Once we have had a good look at the heath there is a nice bit of old Beech – Oak – Holly wood to the south of Parkhill Lawn, which we can walk on to. Bring a packed lunch, stout shoes and a hand lens if you have one (the latter can be provided). Likely to end about 15.30.
To give an idea of numbers and to allow for easy contact if the event has to be cancelled due to bad weather, please email Neil Sanderson (contact on the Wessex group page below) if you plan on attending.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/wessex
Cancelled due to snow: "Introduction to Lichens" talk at Upper Wharfedale Field Society, Grassington
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Talks and exhibitions
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Event Description:
This talk has been cancelled due to snow and road conditions. It may be held at a later time.
Talk by Judith Allinson at Upper Wharfedale Field Society meeting. This is an Introduction to identifying some of the commoner and more conspicuous lichens of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales. Thus members of the society and visitors will be able to recognise and appreciate some of the fascinating lichens they see covering the trees, rocks and wall on their walks.
Grassington and nearby Grass Wood have the Great Scar Limestone as their geology, and nearby above Grassington are the millstone grit and the lead mines of Grassington.
See Link to the Upper Wharfedale Field Society event
The talk is at the Octagon Theatre: Devonshire Institute (Town Hall) in Grassington SE 00346420
There is parking in a car park on the road 60m above the Devonshire Institute.
Strathclyde: Balloch Castle Country Park, West Dunbartonshire
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Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Strathclyde area local meeting
Location: Balloch Castle Country Park, West Dunbartonshire
Date: 25th February 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Meet: Meet in the car park which is accessed via Mollanbowie Road, Balloch. NS390830
For more information please contact Alison Adams
Strathclyde: Lochwinnoch RSPB reserve
Event Type
Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Strathclyde area local meeting
Location: Lochwinnoch RSPB reserve
Date: 28th January 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Meeting point: Meet in the reserve car park, Largs Road, Lochwinnoch PA12 4JF
Organiser: Craig Postlethwaite
For more information contact: afadams910@googlemail.com
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Waggoners Wells/Ludshott Common
Event Type
Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event
Date: 26th June 2025
Location: Waggoners Wells/Ludshott Common
Time: 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Emshott
Event Type
Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event
Date: 29 May 2025
Location: Emshott
Time: 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield
CANCELLED Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Shortheath/Binswood
Event Type
Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Date: 27th April 2025
Location: Shortheath/Binswood
Time: 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, CHANGE OF LOCATION - Woolbeding Common
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Local Meetings
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Event Description:
Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event
Date: 20 March 2025
Location: Woolbeding Common, meet at the National Trust car park at GU29 0QE
Time: 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Steep Church
Event Type
Local Meetings
Start date
Event Description:
Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event
Date: 20th February 2025
Location: Steep Church
Time: 10.30 to afternoon
Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.
Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield