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Following on from the successful pilot intermediate lichen course level 1 (Lichen Laboratory Extension and Fieldwork course (LEAF 1) in May 2023, there will be another exciting 4-day face to face course at this level at Preston Montford near Shrewsbury, SY4 1HW.
This is designed for those who have completed a Lichens for Absolute Beginners Course (LABS) and have followed up with a 12-month period of self-directed post course lichenology and those with a similar skill level.
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A pilot course, known as LEAF, was developed to support the learning of people who had previously met via Zoom (as part of a LABs group – Lichens for Absolute Beginners).
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Please note these are personal thoughts and not a representation of BLS opinion. The State of Nature Report 2023 was published on 27th September.
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Olympus cameras, now rebranded OM-System, have brought out a new version of the Tough camera
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BLS members may be interested in this art exhibition to be held in Ramsgate, Kent over the coming week.
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A pilot course, known as LEAF, was developed to support the learning of people who had previously met via Zoom (as part of a LABs group- Lichens for Absolute Beginners). The Aim was to provide a face to face experience to develop practical skills in the laboratory and field situations.
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This summer the British Lichen Society sponsored a Summer Student project in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. This has produced designs for lichen interpretation boards for the RHS garden in Devon: Rosemoor.
The boards are linked by a trail that can be accessed by downloading a pdf map or through the IZI.travel app. The app provides audio directions around the trail and additional information for many of the stops.
