American Starburst Lichen – Imshaugia placorodia, Fingerleaf Foam Lichen -Stereocaulon dactylophyllum, Ladder Lichen – Cladonia verticillata
We are fortunate to have lichen experts Frances Anderson (co-author of Common Lichens of Northeastern North America), Fiona Brooks (lichen expert at the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre) and mycologist Ben Kendrick (co-author of Edible East Coast Mushrooms) available to conduct a day long hike to explore the world of lichens. It will be in two parts, a morning session that is easygoing and for those that wish to continue, a more challenging afternoon hike. If Sunday is not good for weather, then it will be moved to Sat. Nov 29 or Sunday Nov. 30
If you have access to Frances’s book, we ask that you review the “How to use this book” section before coming so that you can fully appreciate everything our leaders will have to offer. Unfortunately it is difficult to source new, but the University of Guelph appears to still have copies.
The location has not yet been finalized, but we will post it soon. If you wish to attend, please register with novascotiawildflora@gmail.com. If you need a ride or wish to offer a ride, please let us know.
Gritty British Soldier Lichen – Cladonia floerkeana, Blue Felt Lichen – Degelia plumbea, Black Foam Lichen – Anzia colpodes
