BLS Events List

Below is a listing of forthcoming events organised by, or relevant to, the British Lichen Society - field meetings, workshops, committee meetings etc. Please note that only those meetings shown as BLS meetings are put on by the society and covered by our insurance. All other meetings are the responsibility of their organiser. Requests for events to be added to the Events Calendar should be sent to the events@britishlichensociety.org.uk. Please include public transport or shared car options if possible.

Most BLS meetings and workshops are open to all members and prospective members, regardless of level of experience. All that is required is enthusiasm about lichens! Occasionally a meeting is targeted to a particular, more specialised group, but that will be made clear in the information provided for that event. Local groups also organise field trips, etc, which may not always be listed here - usually good for beginners.

A list of Local Groups and their contact details can be found here.

Field Meetings Feedback:  The British Lichen Society are continually looking for ways to improve field meeting experiences for our membership. We would welcome your feedback on any of our events, including any recent and historic trips. All feedback is anonymous and the form can be found here.

December 2023
Date(s) Event name
Tayside Lichen Group: Indoor meeting
Shropshire Lichen Group: Long Mynd - Cardingmill Valley
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Ramsdean Common
January 2024
Date(s) Event name
Shropshire Lichen Group: Cound Church
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, East Meon Churchyard
to AGM & Winter Meeting, University of Nottingham
to Muirshiel Country Park, Lochwinnoch: lichen walk by Paisley Natural History Society
to Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
to Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
February 2024
Date(s) Event name
Shropshire Lichen Group: Wentnor Church
to Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Northall, Markinch
Shropshire Lichen Group: Church in North Shropshire
to Lake District, Borrowdale: Loving lichens, a day course for outdoor enthusiasts
to BLS Winter Workshop 2024: Cloughton Scarborough
March 2024
Date(s) Event name
Shropshire Lichen Group: site in Staffordshire
Shropshire Lichen Group: trip to Wales
to Lake District, Borrowdale: Loving lichens, a day course for outdoor enthusiasts
to Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Earlsferry
Shropshire Lichen Group: The Bog
April 2024
Date(s) Event name
to Snowdonia, North Wales: the nature of Snowdonia - the lichens special
to BLS Spring Meeting 2024: Isle of Arran
to Lake District, Borrowdale: Loving lichens, a day course for outdoor enthusiasts
May 2024
Date(s) Event name
to Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Castle Law
to Cumbria: Advanced course on aquatic lichens, Tower Wood, Windermere
June 2024
Date(s) Event name
to Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Bankhead Moss
July 2024
Date(s) Event name
Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): summer outing to the Dunkeld area
to BLS Summer Meeting 2024 – Catalonia (North Spain)
September 2024
Date(s) Event name
to Shropshire: Intermediate level lichen course (LEAF-1)
October 2024
Date(s) Event name
to BLS Autumn Meeting – Dundreggan Scotland