If gathering dead conifer branches for your fire, be sure and check for Eastern Candlewax lichen (Ahtiana aurescens) — it’s S2S3 endangered/ vulnerable here in Nova Scotia. That is: pretty rare. But if you camp in old woods by rivers, lakes or swamps, you might just see some. #lichen #speciesatrisk

You think evil is going to come into your houses wearing big black boots. It doesn’t come like that. Look at the language. It begins in the language. —Joseph Brodsky

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Why are lichenologists so good at flattery? Cause they study ascus! #lichen #lichenpuns

Blue Felt (Pectenia plumbea), Nova Scotia’s official lichen — found a couple yesterday on Red maples on swamp edges. Scallop shape tending towards circular, deep blue mat but frosty white at lobe tips, red apothecia with thin pale white margins. raised radial ridges on lobe surface. #lichen

My special interests are clean air and water and a liveable planet for my granddaughters

Prepping for tonight’s *Paddling Adventures* talk, thinking about Douglas LePan’s “Canoe-Trip” … «What of this fabulous country Now that we have it reduced to a few hot hours And sun-burn on our backs?» … In this case, now that it’s reduced to a few hot slides… 630pm Sissiboo Cafe, Annapolis Royal

This Friday in Annapolis Royal I’ll be talking about this fun little local backcountry canoe trip over 12 lakes between Hwy 10 and Hwy 8. I’ll spend some talking about how to plan a trip somewhere you’ve never been. #canoeing #kespukwitk #SWNS #microadventure #go #getoutdoors

Sweet little xc-ski on a beautiful piece of provincial land overlooking Folly Lake — wasn’t really looking but did see one Shaggy Fringe lichen (Anaptychia palmulata) — such beautiful brown fruiting bodies! Skiing’s been amazing this year! #xcskiing #lichen #speciesofconservationconcern #novascotia