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Let's Get Lichenized!

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Lakeside Snack Bar

When

April 10, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Often overlooked as just a simple plant, lichen (which isn't even a plant) is one of nature's best examples of different organisms coming together to form a mutualistic relationship. Come learn about the incredible lichen, a complex organism composed of fungi and algae. Bear Creek Lake State Park is home to a variety of lichen species that play an important role in our environment.

This program will start with a presentation on lichen at the Lakeside Snack Bar, which is universally accessible. After the presentation, there will be a half mile walk over fairly level terrain with a couple short inclines.

Lichen

Documents

let's-get-lichenized-bcsp4.pdf (PDF)

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov