Local Opportunities:
- Join our iNaturalist project. iNaturalist is a great platform for sharing observations.
- Check out the Northwest Lichenologists, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of lichen in Northwestern America. Its stated purpose is to facilitate "communication, meetings, and field trips among lichenologists interested in the Pacific Northwest."
- Consider joining your local chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society to get in touch with other people interested in native vegetation near you.
- Check out this research opportunity with the National Park Service (go here to apply).
- Plan a visit to the Bloedel Reserve Moss Garden on Bainbridge Island.
- Ride your bike! Many lichen are extremely sensitive to pollution, which is why it can be difficult to find them on campus.
National and International Opportunities:
- Look for opportunities in your area with the American Bryological and Lichenological Society. Membership is open to anyone interested in bryophytes and lichen. They offer seminars and workshops throughout the country.
- Check out the International Association for Lichenology. Membership is open to all, and members get a subscription to the International Lichenological Newsletter published by the association. The group also puts on an international symposium every four years.
- Mosses more your thing? Look at the International Association of Bryologists. Membership is open to anyone interested in bryophytes. The association organizes symposia and meetings, and also sponsors The Byrological Times, which is available to members.
I really like the last suggestion (riding the bike).
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to add an international group to this list?