Lichens of Wildcat Mountain, November 11th
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Saturday November 11, 2023
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registered attendees will be emailed the address and directions.
Fee: FREE, but registration is required
On this program Executive Director and amateur lichenologist Bert Harris will lead participants on a tour of the greenstone barrens and adjacent oak-hickory forests of Wildcat Mountain in Fauquier County. The full-sun greenstone outcrops and mature hardwoods at this site host a diverse and beautiful community of lichens and mosses, as well as rare vascular plants that specialize on rock outcrops.
Beginners with no lichen experience are welcome! Bert will go over the basics of lichen identification in the field.
Participants will be walking off-trail, on uneven terrain. Registered attendees will be emailed the address and directions.
Cost: Free!
Age: Adults and children 12 and older accompanied by an adult.
Weather policy: Rain or shine except in case of extreme weather (e.g. thunderstorm or significant snow fall).
COVID-19 Information: This program will be entirely outdoors. Please do not attend if you are experiencing or have experienced in the last two weeks any symptoms associated with COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.).
Registration is REQUIRED.
Cancellation policy: If you register and can no longer attend this event, please let The Clifton Institute know as soon as possible so that they can open your spot to someone else.
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