Intermediate stage 2: lichen course on epiphytic lichens
Date: Friday 11th Oct (10.00) - Monday 14th Oct (4.00pm)
Location: Nettlecombe Court, Somerset
Tutors: Pat Wolseley, Maxine Putnam and John Skinner
The aim of the course is to offer progression for intermediate stage lichenologists with a focus on identifying the epiphytic lichen communities of woodland.
The course will involve field and laboratory work. Attendees may bring specimens of their own. Microscopes will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own microscopes.
By the end of the course attendees should:
Have increased the range of epiphytic lichens they can identify
Have a wide knowledge and appreciation of a community approach to studying lichens
Be able to recognise microhabitats
Have developed confidence in field and microscopy skills
Feel confident to pass on their knowledge
Cost: The BLS will be covering the cost of the course but attendees are asked to arrange and pay for their accommodation (at full board) and for their own transport, with an additional £75 -£100 contribution towards the teaching costs.
Participants should not be discouraged due to costings and are encouraged to consider applying for a grant from the society's Wallace-Burnet-Gilbert Fund if needed. Details of this can be found at https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/the-society/membership/grants-scholarships . There is an application form at the bottom of the webage.
Please contact maxieput@hotmail.co.uk to register an expression of interest by 30th April 2024. If the course is over subscribed people will be notified and there will be an application process with the possibility of being on a reserve list.