Trouble with Lichens…

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Location/Format: Online
  • Presenter: Dr Mike Simms, National Museums Northern Ireland
  • Suitable for 14+

The trouble with lichens is that most people barely know they exist. They add splashes of colour and a sense of age to ancient trees, rocks and tombstones, and provide clues to the state of the environment. Did you know that Scotland is globally important for many lichen species that flourish in its rain forests? Yes, Scottish Rain Forests! Join Dr Mike Simms as he explores the amazing world of lichens around us.

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