Lichen Collection and Identification
A lichenologist (Kerry Knudson in California) in the field using a hand-lens to identify a lichen. (Forest Service photo by Chris Wagner)
CollectionTo collect lichens, first you must obtain permission to collect them from the landowner. Then it is on to collecting your specimens. It is not as…
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Lichens
Pleopsidium flavum. (Photo by Larry St. Clair)
Lichens are interesting organisms. They are diverse, adaptable, functional, and little understood. They play an important role in our natural ecosystems and can let us know when those ecosystems are in trouble. Lichens are beautiful, especially…
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Lichens - Did You Know?
Lichens have been used for many things by both animals and humans. They provide forage, shelter, and building materials for elk, deer, birds, and insects. In fact, some insects have adapted their appearance to look like lichens, which are a large part of their habitat. Some insects change their appearance through evolution while others simply use lichens as a disguise…
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Just for Kids - Wildflowers Word Search
Here you will find a variety of word search activities! Just download, print, and have fun while you learn!Pollinators
Polinators (PDF, 87 KB)Answer Key (PDF, 54 KB)
Food from Plants (PDF, 89 KB) Answer Key (…
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Celebrating Wildflowers - Teacher Resources
Forest Service Conservation EducationWildflower Conservation (PDF, 51 KB)Pizza and Plants (PDF, 44 KB)Shopping! How do wildflowers contribute to what you eat! (PDF, 41 KB)Plants Alive (PDF, 107 KB)What is a wildflower (PDF, 86 KB)Wildflower parts (PDF, 239 KB)Pollinators (PDF, 36 KB)Bees as…
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Just for Kids - Wildflower Vocabulary
AAdapt – To grow and change in response to environmental conditions.Adaptation – Special body features or behaviors adapted to the environment.Anther – The part of the stamen where pollen is produced.BBiodiversity – The diverse variety of life forms: different plants, animals and micro-organisms; and the eco-systems they form. Genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity.…