Hidden in Plain Sight: The Remarkable World of Appalachian Lichens

The Southern Appalachians are a remarkable center of lichen diversity, offering an ideal setting to explore these often-overlooked organisms. Through field excursions across a variety of habitats and hands-on laboratory work, students will investigate lichen diversity, ecology, chemistry, morphology, and identification. Along the way, they will gain a deeper appreciation for the fascinating partnerships and ecological roles that make lichens such an essential part of our natural world.

With Dr. Laura Boggess, Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology, Warren Wilson College & Jason Hollinger.