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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: Lichens 101
DESCRIPTION:Lichens are all around us\, yet they are often overlooked and misunderstood. \nJoin lichen expert Ken Kellman for an engaging evening exploring these fascinating organisms\, beginning with an introductory lecture followed by a hands-on lichen identification session. \nParticipants will examine a variety of local lichen species using dissecting microscopes and learn how to observe key features used in lichen identification. This interactive program is perfect for curious beginners and nature lovers looking to deepen their understanding of the living world around them. \nThis program is FULL. Join the waitlist by emailing info@santacruzmuseum.org \nLight refreshments will be served. \nInterested in continuing the lichen fun? This lecture pairs perfectly with our guided lichen walk led by Ken on February 14. \nKen Kellman is a member of the California Lichen Society and the volunteer curator of lichens and bryophytes at the herbarium in the Kenneth Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 | 6–7:30 pmLocation: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural HistoryCapacity: 55 participantsTicket Price: $12Member Discount: $5 off ticket priceAge Limit: Open to ages 7+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\nFungus February programming presented with support from UCSC’s The Humanities Institute\, featuring Entangled Life: How Fungi Make our Worlds\, Change our Minds\, and Shape our Futures by British mycologist Merlin Sheldrake for this year’s Deep Read program. Learn More.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-lichens-101/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
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