Beaked,
ragbag, witches hair, mycorrhizae slime molds...mosses, lichens, and
fungi cover our world here in the Northwest. What part do they play in
the growth of the forest or in keeping our air clean? There are very few
places on earth that have the cool moist climate perfect for the growth
of so many species of moss and lichen. WSU Master Gardener Deborah
Smeltzer will make a presentation on these necessary organisms and their
place in our environment. From the natural forest to the naturalized
garden, with slippery sidewalks in between, you will learn more about
how to, if not love them, at least live with them in a healthy manner. This
community program is Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Island County
Multipurpose Center (Blue Building), 141 N East Camano Drive. The Camano
Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks,
hosts public presentations the third Wednesday of the month. For information, call 360-387-2236, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, or email camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com. Russ Holmes will lead a moss field trip to Four Springs Lake Preserve on Sunday afternoon at 1pm.
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