Identifying Lichens
- Centre: Flatford Mill
- Tutor: John Skinner
- Date s : Friday 09 March to Sunday 11 March
- Level: Open to Everyone
- This course is part of our Professional Development programme.
- This course is accredited by
- Non-Resident: £164
- Shared Room: £210
- Sole Occupancy: £230
Designed for anyone with professional or amateur interests in natural history, this course introduces the identification and ecology of these curious organisms, which are part alga and part fungus, concentrating on their growth forms, reproductive strategies and habitat requirements.
A combination of illustrated talks, field excursions, microscope work and use of keys will help you to develop confidence in basic identification skills and learn about the ecology of lichens and their usefulness as indicators of air pollution.
The content is also appropriate for anyone wishing to contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
John Skinner is the Manager of Southend Museum and has extensive experience working with and recording the lichens of the region.
‘John planned a well-structured course and confidence in a difficult subject grew’. Course participant March 2011.
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