The Shady World of Bryophytes
Thursday, October 9 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
The Shady World of Bryophytes
Easily overlooked due to their size, bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) play a critical role in ecosystems and serve as indicators of environmental conditions such as air and soil quality. Curtis Hansen, plant collections manager at the Auburn University Museum of Natural History, returns to the Gardens to discuss the characteristics used to distinguish these non-vascular plants from one another in the field. Registrants will learn about the evolution, reproduction, and unique ecological benefits of some of the oldest and smallest plants on earth as we walk through the gardens to find them.
Location: Adventure Classroom
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Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refunds (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given for Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens programs priced at $25 or more if notification is made at least 10 business days prior to class start date. (You are always welcome to send another person under your registration if you cannot attend.) Transfers may be made to programs of equal value at no additional fee. We reserve the right to cancel classes due to lack of participation or other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that programs are held rain or shine; in extreme weather conditions, programs may be canceled for your safety and the safety of staff and volunteers. If we cancel a program for any of these reasons, we will issue a full refund.
