Juliet Pendray is a naturalist, educator, professional facilitator, and is known for engaging others with her enthusiasm for and knowledge of fungi and lichen. Since 2004, she has shared mycological & lichenological knowledge via walks, talks, courses, instructional media, theatre, species inventories, “bioblitzen” and online forums for 30+ organizations on Vancouver Island and the south coastal mainland of B.C.  She is the instructor for lichen and fungi courses at Royal Roads University, a member of SVIMS, VMS, BC Nature and other regional nature organizations, and is a regular identification expert for local mushroom events. 

Come join us in an exploration of the lichens of Wildwood; discovering their diverse habitats and celebrating their colourful and intricate beauty. On this walk we’ll talk about lichen partnerships and ecologies, exploring what lichens do and how.

We’ll also cover some identification basics, to help you get to know your lichen neighbours better.

Please dress warmly, as we will be moving fairly slowly.  If you have your own magnification tool (e.g. handlens, magnifier, camera), please bring it, and if you don’t, we will have some magnifiers to loan.