# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us to learn about the fascinating world of lichen—mushrooms' mysterious couisin!About this EventLichens are everywhere, covering 8% of the earth’s terrestrial surface with over. 20,000 distinct species. Lichens are complex organisms that may contain fungus, algae, cyanobacteria and more, living in symbiosis. In this introductory workshop, learn what lichens are, how fungi and algae work together, and why they matter to the ecosystem. Participants will practice recognizing the three main lichen growth forms and examine different samples of lichens with a hand lens to see intricate structures up close and learn about basic lichen reproduction. We will practice photographing lichens and use iNaturalist to record our observation of lichens and other species at Montgomery Place.This special workshop is part of the John Cage Mycological Foray Weekend. Please join us for all of the events!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e0c210d0-a682-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w531-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Zan Tomko, a retired graphic design instructor, is busy communicating nature through her work as a Minnesota Master Natural Volunteer Instructor. With an undergraduate degree in Art Education and graduate degree in Photography, she uses poetry, art, science and photography to report on the natural world. Zan writes a nature blog for Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and is co-founder of the Minnesota Master Naturalist’s Lichen Map Project on iNaturalist.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrytown/free-workshop-lichen-life/100001999390245045
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, literary-art, science-fair
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Barrytown
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Montgomery Place Visitor Center at Bard College
- **lat**: 42.011618
- **long**: -73.9160519
- **full address**: Montgomery Place Visitor Center at Bard College, 55 Montgomery Place, Barrytown, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE being held?
  - **A:** Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Montgomery Place Visitor Center at Bard College, 55 Montgomery Place, Barrytown, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE?
  - **A:** Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE is organized by John Cage Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barrytown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Workshop: LICHEN LIFE sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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