Pop-Up Display: Lichens

What’s to like about Lichens? You might see crusty, scaly patches on your trees, benches, rocks, or even a garbage can and think they are a problem. But lichens are a true partnership of two different organisms (fungi and algae) that serve as a food source and habitat for many animals and provide valuable environmental and health benefits to humans by acting as natural air monitors, helping form soil, and offering medicinal properties. Join Master Naturalist Pat Jonas in the Nature Education Center to discover how to identify the different kinds of lichens, where you might find them and learn more about what makes these organisms so important to our ecosystem.