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.
January 2025
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to BLS Annual General Meeting, Natural History Museum, London
December 2024
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Tayside Lichen Group: Indoor meeting
November 2024
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to 16:00 Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Muchty Common area
Shropshire: Wentnor Church, Shropshire Lichen Group
Tayside Lichen Group: Abdie Church, Grange of Lindores, Fife
Shropshire: Prees Heath, Shropshire Lichen Group
October 2024
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Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Scales Wood, Buttermere
Shropshire: Nipstones, Shropshire Lichen Group
South East Scotland: St Baldreds, Coastal lichens
to 16:00 Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): East Wemyss coast
to BLS Autumn Meeting – Dundreggan Scotland
to Somerset: Intermediate stage 2: lichen course on epiphytic lichens
Tayside Lichen Group: Battleby, Redgorton or Stanley Mills
Sorby Natural History Society – Bradford Dale, Derbyshire
September 2024
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Shropshire: Stiperstones, Shropshire Lichen Group
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Lodore Falls, Borrowdale
South East Scotland: Dawyk, Botanic Gardens
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event
to Shropshire: Intermediate level lichen course (LEAF-1)
Shropshire: Elan Valley, Shropshire Lichen Group
Sorby Natural History Society – Wetton, Manifold Valley
August 2024
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to 16:00 Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Norman's Law
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Nateby, Pennines
Shropshire: Ashes Hollow, Long Mynd, Shropshire Lichen Group
Sorby Natural History Society – Bradwell Moor lead mine workings
Tayside Lichen Group: Glen Tilt, Old Blair, Perthshire
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event
South East Scotland: Tweeddale
Shropshire: Snailbeach Mine, Shropshire Lichen Group
July 2024
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to BLS Summer Meeting 2024 – Catalonia (North Spain)
Shropshire: Titterstone Clee, Shropshire Lichen Group
Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): summer outing to the Dunkeld area
South East Scotland: Manor Valley, Posso Farm, Sting Burn
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Grasmere to Alcock Tarn
Sorby Natural History Society – Pleasley Pit Country Park
Shropshire: Elan Valley, Shropshire Lichen Group
to London: Advanced lichen course on the Graphidaceae, Natural History Museum
Tayside Lichen Group: Cortachy Estate, Kirriemuir
June 2024
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Shropshire Lichen Group: Brown Clee Summit Area
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Carling Gill - Black Force - Howgills
Shropshire Lichen Group: Dolymellyn/Coed y Brenin
Tayside Lichen Group: Glen Shee, Perthshire
South East Scotland: Tweeddale
to 16:00 Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Bankhead Moss
Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event
May 2024
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Staffordshire: location yet to be decided, Shropshire Lichen Group
to Cumbria: Advanced course on aquatic lichens, Tower Wood, Windermere
Shropshire Lichen Group: Lower Short Ditch Turbary
Sorby Natural History Society – Via Gellia Woodlands
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Side Wood Ennerdale
South East Scotland: Manor Valley, Cademuir Hill and Wellbush Ruin
Tayside Lichen Group: Tentsmuir Coastal Heath
to 16:00 Fife Lichen Appreciation Group (FLAG): Castle Law
Shropshire: Brown Moss, Shropshire Lichen Group
April 2024
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Hampshire: Petersfield Area local event, Holm Hills
to 12:00 Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
to 21:00 Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
to 14:00 Lake District, Borrowdale: Loving lichens, a day course for outdoor enthusiasts
to 15:00 South East Scotland: Manor Valley, Churchyard and Hallmanor Forest
Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group: Ewefell Mire, Newbiggin on Lune
to BLS Spring Meeting 2024: Isle of Arran
Tayside Lichen Group: Liff, Angus
to 12:00 Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
to 21:00 Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group
to 16:30 Snowdonia: Nature of Snowdonia, Lichen Special
to 16:00 Strathclyde: Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow
March 2024
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Shropshire Lichen Group: The Bog