Granton Eastern Breakwater Lichen Walk
Wed, 11 Sept
|Edinburgh
Did you know that Scotland is home to >1500 species of lichen, more than 85% of the total species found in the UK?
Time & Location
11 Sept 2024, 17:00 – 19:00
Edinburgh, Granton Park Ave, Edinburgh EH5 1HS, UK
About the event
Scotland is home to >1500 species of lichen, more than 85% of the total species found in the UK, and is recognized for its clean air quality and abundance of lichens. Despite this prevalence, lichens are far less likely to be identified and surveyed by members of the public and citizen science initiatives than vascular plants.
This project seeks to increase awareness around lichen biology and ecology, uncovering the environmental importance of lichen species.
Join Lichen Biodiversity Scientist Dr Rebecca Yahr and researcher Toby Mills on a walk around Granton’s Eastern Breakwater to explore the abundant community of marine lichen species at the site. The walk is accompanied by the creation of a new interactive digital guide. The interactive guide also forms part of the Art Walk’s UnderCurrent Exhibition at the Art Walk Porty Festival Hub (7/8 & 14/15 September). Location: Starting from Granton Hub, Madelvic House
Date/Time: Wed 11 September, 5-7pm
Book via website - https://www.artwalkporty.co.uk/event/granton-eastern-breakwater-lichen-walk/