Lichens – Drew Monkman

Liking lichens: bizarre and beautiful organisms

The Kawarthas is home to over 500 lichen species. Fall is a great time to get to know them. Peterborough Examiner – November 3, 2023 – by Drew Monkman Of all the common organisms of the Kawarthas, lichens are perhaps the most overlooked. Although they’re small, when you pay attention you’ll see them Read more

By Drew Monkman, 2 yearsNovember 2, 2023 ago

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The Hidden World of Lichens

“Lichens are fungi that have discovered agriculture” – lichenologist Trevor Goward. Of all the conspicuous organisms in the landscape, lichens are probably the most overlooked. They are not rare, but people who see and appreciate them are few and far between. The eye cannot see what the mind does not Read more

By Drew Monkman, 9 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago

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Better Together (lichens)

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By Drew Monkman, 19 yearsFebruary 6, 2007 ago

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