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Loving the Lichen!

Loving the Lichen!

09 November 2024

10am to 1.30 pm


Often overlooked, these mysterious organisms, have their own roles to play in natures different ecosystems. They are also beautiful, coming in many different forms, structures and colours. This special walk will give you an introduction to the lichens of Pagham Harbour, as we look at the common lichens we find on trees, worked wood, the coastal defense rocks and shingle. Hopefully, you’ll become familiar with the names of common coastal lichens and the features they have that are used for identification. We’ll lend you a hand lens so that you can discover the amazing shapes and colours of lichens for yourself. 10am (duration 3½ hours) £7 per person / £5 members

Details

Start: 09 November 2024
End: 09 November 2024

Location Details

Location RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Postcode PO20 7NE
Directions

HOW TO GET HERE By train The nearest train station is Chichester, 5.5 miles away. There is a taxi rank outside Chichester station - ask to be taken to Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre, Selsey Road, Sidlesham. To cycle from the station, turn south over the level crossing down Stockbridge Road for approximately 100m then turn left into Canal Basin. Immediately to the right is the canal path which is the start of Route 88, currently ending at the Visitor Centre. By bus, The 51 Link service from Chichester Bus Station to Selsey stops outside the Visitor Centre. The bus station is 2 minutes’ walk from the train station. The journey takes 20 minutes. By bike By bike Route 88 from Chichester Canal Basin to the Visitor Centre. Medmerry Cycle Link connects RSPB Medmerry with RSPB Pagham Harbour.

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name RSPB Pagham Harbour
Organiser's Website https://events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour
Organiser's Email pagham.harbour@rspb.org.uk
Organiser's Telephone 01243641508

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