Lichens and liverworts

A tree branch covered in lichens. One is pale white and branching, the other is yellow with a green tint and formed in wavey patterns sometimes with circular cupped ends.

Lichen © Tom Hibbert

Lichens and liverworts

Location:
Tai Isaf, Pentir, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YA
We will be getting up close to trunks and twigs to find and identify these tiny but abundant, often overlooked organisms

Event details

Meeting point

Tai Isaf, Pentir, SH581667, ///tadpole.rattled.awestruck

Date

Time
10:30am - 12:30pm
A static map of Lichens and liverworts

About the event

Lichens and liverworts are epiphytes, growing on tree bark without causing harm to the tree. They grow well and in great variety in our mild, damp climate typical of the Atlantic Rain Forest. We will be taking a close look at these organisms using hand lenses which will reveal a beautiful microscopic world that you may have overlooked. After a short walk we will go back to the 'lab' to examine our finds in detail under a microscope. Tea, coffee, water and gluten-free cake provided.

Booking

Price

Donations appreciated

Additional booking information

Booking required

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

What to bring

Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather on the day. Hand lenses and microscopes provided. Toilets available.

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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments

Contact us

Susan Andrew
Contact number: 07900596601
Contact email: suemayandrew@gmail.com