Herbaria, or collections of dried plants that usually include information about the place and time of their collection and the identity of the collector, have their roots in the 16th century and are of vital importance to the study and taxonomy of plants. Recently they have acquired additional value as tools for tracking biodiversity loss... Read More →

Lichens Manuela Dal Forno, Ph. D.   Lichens are complex symbiotic units formed by a main fungal partner, a green algal and/or a cyanobacterial partner, along with a diverse community of microorganisms. They represent an important biological group present in most terrestrial ecosystems, with key functions such as colonizers, food source, nitrogen fixers, among many... Read More →

We want to touch base and remind everyone we will be having another work day at Bullard Heights on Saturday, April 3rd, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The work day will be just like the last one. We will continue to clear brush from the park. If you have a sling blade or a... Read More →