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Lichens Weekend Workshop in Eastern Maine
October 21st-23rd, 2016 at the Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, Maine
This introductory workshop is designed for undergraduates in the biological sciences, people involved in natural history inventory work and interpretation, and for teachers or anyone whose appreciation of the outdoors has ever excited their curiosity about these attractive and intriguing organisms. The seminar will also provide a solid foundation for those contemplating more advanced coursework. The basic structure, life history, and ecology of lichens will be covered in formal lectures and discussions. Field trips to a variety of habitats will introduce these organisms in their natural settings where students will be taught to recognize common lichen genera, describe their macro- and microhabitat preferences, and learn basic collection techniques. Lab work will focus on the identification of representative lichens and the identification and curation of student collections. The goal of the seminar is to provide participants with the confidence, basic knowledge, and skill to pursue further study of lichens on their own. No prior experience in identifying lichens is assumed.
Dr. Fred Olday (folday@gmail.com) has previously instructed in botany, chemistry, and soils at University of Massachusetts Lowell and at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Following his retirement, he has returned to College of the Atlantic where he presently teaches courses in bryophyte and lichen biology. He spends as much time in the outdoors as possible where he divides his time between hiking, trail clearing, and becoming more familiar with the local bryophyte and lichen floras.
http://eaglehill.us/programs/fall-workshops/fall-workshops.shtml