All About Lichen In-Person
In celebration of Earth Day, come learn about lichen! A lichen is a symbiotic partnership between fungi and either algae or cyanobacteria. While you may not notice lichens in the world around you, they make up a significant part of the biosphere and are important both in ecology and to humans. The speaker is Kate Borduas, Master Naturalist, and this event is co-sponsored by the Scarborough Land Trust.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Time:
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures National Library Week Nature Sustainability
Lichen as a metaphor: patience, endurance, resilience and the blurring of boundaries
What is interesting about Lichen
Covers 6 – 8% of world’s surface and but remain virtually invisible
Nature’s Pioneers
Created the conditions for terrestrial life
Can be used as medicine, filter for toxins, and air pollution monitor levels
Use by Wildlife for food, camouflage, nesting materials
The fungus that invented agriculture
The term ‘Symbiosis’ was created to describe Lichen – two things in one place
KATE BORDUAS
Master Naturalist with several enthusiasms, including lichens. Kate will share with us how to identify the many forms and functions of lichen.
