ALLIANCE

The Minnesota Lichen Map is a citizen-scientist project imagined by Minnesota Master Naturalists Z. Tomko and E. Larson, with the support of State-wide allies, to educate and enlighten citizens of Minnesota and protect Minnesota Lichens. The project is guided by traditional land-values of Minnesota’s Indigenous People, the Scientific community and naturalists who are working to understand Minnesota lichens and will use technology to map data about the lichen population throughout Minnesota.
We expect there will be a wide range of images in this citizen-scientist project, from casual to research grade observations, gathered from urban environments to open spaces. We encourage many in Minnesota to participate with this inventory and create a picture of the lichens in Minnesota. We especially encourage Minnesota Master Naturalists to take the lead in learning, discovering, documenting and appreciating this marvelous organism. As the data is gathered, we hope to design a series of digital Lichen Trails that will invite more people to stop and appreciate lichens.
We consider anyone who has ever discovered a lichen through their curiosity, past and future, as part of analliance of lichen lovers – won’t you join us?
Minnesota Master Naturalist Lichen Map Project
Instagram @ mnlichenalliance

Posted on April 5, 2023 09:19 PM by zancan