Intermediate stage 2: lichen course on epiphytic lichens 

Date: Friday 11^th Oct (10.00) - Monday 14^th Oct (4.00pm)

Location: Nettlecombe Court, Somerset

Tutors: Pat Wolseley, Maxine Putnam and John Skinner

The aim of the course is to offer progression for intermediate stage lichenologists with a focus on identifying the epiphytic lichen communities of woodland.

The course will involve field and laboratory work. Attendees may bring specimens of their own. Microscopes will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own microscopes. 

By the end of the course attendees should:

1. Have increased the range of epiphytic lichens they can identify 

2. Have a wide knowledge and appreciation of a community approach to studying lichens

3. Be able to recognise microhabitats

4. Have developed confidence in field and microscopy skills

5. Feel confident to pass on their knowledge

Cost: The BLS will be covering the cost of the course but attendees are asked to arrange and pay for their accommodation (at full board) and for their own transport, with an additional £75 -£100 contribution towards the teaching costs. 

Participants should not be discouraged due to costings and are encouraged to consider applying for a grant from the society's Wallace-Burnet-Gilbert Fund if needed. Details of this can be found at https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/the-society/membership/grants-scholarships . There is an application form at the bottom of the webage.

Please contact maxieput@hotmail.co.uk  to register an expression of interest by 30^th April 2024. If the course is over subscribed people will be notified and there will be an application process with the possibility of being on a reserve list. 

Advanced lichen course on the Graphidiaceae 

Date: Friday 12^th July-Sunday 14^th July

Location: Natural History Museum, London

Tutor: Gothamie Weerakoon

The aim of the course is to offer progression for advanced and intermediate-advanced lichenologists in this specialist field.

The main focus will be on identification. Attendees are encouraged to work on their own Graphidaceae specimens – due to NHM regulations any specimens should be sent to the museum on or before 15th June for quarantine process.

***No specimens that do not undergo quarantine process will be allowed to the Herbarium of NHM.

Microscopes will be provided 

By the end of the course attendees should:

1. Have increased the range of Graphidiaceae they can identify 

2. Have a wide knowledge of the appropriate literature

3. Have an understanding of the taxonomic issues of this group

4. Feel confident to pass on their knowledge

Cost: The BLS will be covering the course costs but attendees are asked to arrange and pay for their accommodation (at full board) and for their own transport, with an additional £50-£75 contribution towards the teaching costs.

Participants should not be discouraged due to costings and are encouraged to consider applying for a grant from the society’s Wallace-Burnet-Gilbert Fund if needed. Details of this can be found at https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/the-society/membership/grants-scholarships There is an application form at the bottom of the webage.

Please contact sueknight10@btinternet.com by 24.3.24 to register an expression of interest in the course . If it is over subscribed people will be notified and there will be an application process with a deadline of 3.4.24. Successful applicants will be notified by 25.4.24. Details for sending specimens to Gothamie Weerakoon, at the museum, for quarantine purposes will be sent to successful applicants.

Wednesday morning LCIG  Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group

The BLS Zoom "Lichen Chat and Improvement " group meets fortnightly on Wednesday from 10am to 12 noon

If this isn't a good time for you, there's also Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm

Read more here:

https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/online-zoom

Tuesday Evening LCIG  Zoom Lichen Chat and Improvement Group

The BLS Zoom "Lichen Chat and Improvement " group meets fortnightly on Tuesday from 7pm -9pm

If this isn't a good time for you, there's also Wednesday mornings from 10-12 noon

Read more here:

https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/online-zoom

Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event

Date: 15th September 2024

Location: to be decided 

Time: 10.30 to afternoon

Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.

Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield

Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event

Date: 14th August 2024

Location: to be decided 

Time: 10.30 to afternoon

Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.

Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield

Petersfield Area Lichen Enthusiasts (PALE) local event

Date: 6th June 2024

Location: to be decided 

Time: 10.30 to afternoon

Details: The day usually involves a search for lichens, then a lunch-break with either a packed lunch or pub lunch, and then a further walk in the afternoon. It is a good idea to contact the group to find out details of a particular field meeting as arrangements can change due to the weather and location.

Contact details can be found here: https://britishlichensociety.org.uk/local-groups/petersfield

Nature of Snowdonia - The Lichens special with Dr Nathan Chrismas

Date: 8 April 2024

Leader: Mike Raine and Dr Nathan Chrismas

Location: Llanbedr LL45 2 PE

Transport: Car sharing for attendees will be organised closer to the event

Full event details can be found here:

https://www.mikeraine.co.uk/event-details/nature-of-snowdonia-the-lichens-special-with-dr-nathan-chrismas-2