The Weird and Wonderful World of Lichens
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Weird and Wonderful World of Lichens
Have you ever seen a lichen and knew that it was a lichen? Not many people know what lichens are, and who would? They seem as though they are from another planet! Lichens are bizarre organisms, and no two are alike. Join Curtis Hansen, Curator of Plants at the John D. Friedman Herbarium, to learn all about lichens and why they are an important part of wooded ecosystems in Alabama. As a part of this class, Curtis will take our group on a walk through the woody parts of the gardens to learn how to spot and identify these complex life forms.
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.