Minnesota lichen map

Event information

Date

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Add to Calendar 2023-09-30 09:00:00 2023-09-30 15:00:00 Minnesota lichen map Lichens can be found in almost every terrestrial habitat on Earth and while many of us may feel confident that we know a lichen when we see it, we may struggle to describe exactly what they are. Surprisingly complex for their size, lichens are important to wildlife and contribute to nutrient and water cycling. Lichens can also be used as environmental indicators.Join us at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve as we dive into the basics of lichens, their role in the ecosystem, and how you can be a part of scientific research in Minnesota. The workshop will include both indoor and outdoor activities.Presenters will include University researchers, iNaturalist power users, and Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteers.Learn more about Master Naturalist advanced trainingAdvanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in recreational activities and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but you do not need to be a Master Naturalist in order to take any of the advanced training courses. Cedar Creek Cedar Creek Cedar Creek America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central time

Location

Cedar Creek
2660 Fawn Lake Drive NE
East Bethel, MN 55005

Contact

Britt Forsberg, forsb118@umn.edu

Lichens can be found in almost every terrestrial habitat on Earth and while many of us may feel confident that we know a lichen when we see it, we may struggle to describe exactly what they are. Surprisingly complex for their size, lichens are important to wildlife and contribute to nutrient and water cycling. Lichens can also be used as environmental indicators.

Join us at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve as we dive into the basics of lichens, their role in the ecosystem, and how you can be a part of scientific research in Minnesota. The workshop will include both indoor and outdoor activities.

Presenters will include University researchers, iNaturalist power users, and Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteers.

Learn more about Master Naturalist advanced training

Advanced training courses provide Master Naturalists and the public with opportunities to participate in recreational activities and learn about a new natural resource topic. Topics build on the curriculum taught in our core biome courses, but you do not need to be a Master Naturalist in order to take any of the advanced training courses.

Cost

$50

The course fee includes all materials and supplies.

Please contact Britt Forsberg if the course fee presents a barrier to you. Cancellation requests received more than two weeks before the start of class are refunded minus a $10 processing fee. For cancellation requests received less than two weeks before the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Registration

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Britt Forsberg two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.