Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 7:00-8:00 pm

Science on Tap: Lichens! They’re not moss…

In-person event

Presenter: Tiffa Theden

Many people see the bushy growths all over the trees here in WA and assume MOSS! This statement may be true on the west side, but east of the Cascade crest, much of what we see growing on trees, rocks, and soil is actually lichen. Lichens are a symbiotic organism - made of a fungus and algae (and maybe other things!). If you're excited to embark on a deep dive into what a lichen is, the names and terminology for all things lichen, how they reproduce, and how they are used by people and wildlife, come to this talk! You will leave knowing why a lichen isn’t a moss (and how to tell them apart), and all about the most common species in our area.

Location: Ground Control, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA