Event information
Date and time
Location
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
Lichens speak: Science and art tell the story - Master Naturalist advanced training
Enjoy a memorable day with science and art at historic Lakewood Cemetery, a treasured, reflective place to learn important information from lichens. Lakewood is also an arboretum, and class will photograph lichens on a designated tree walk to help create a Minnesota Lichen Trail.
Program
- University of Minnesota lichenologist Natalia Koch will give an update on her lichen research and engage participants in a citizen-science project to gather data for her research.
- Lakewood Artist-in-Residence, Alyssa Gregory, will speak about her lichen-based artwork.
- Participants will take home copies of Abby Glauser’s lichen illustrations, designed for a future lichen curriculum.
Box lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided.
Cost
$45
Registration
Registration is required. Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks before the start of class.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
Master Naturalist advanced training
Advanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in a recreational activity and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but participants do not need to be Master Naturalists to take any of the advanced training courses.