Join lichenologist Kerry Knudsen as he unveils his latest scientific discoveries from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Channel Islands National Park.
Knudsen has been a frequent figure in L.A. Times articles about lichens, and has been tracking different lichen species in the Southern California region, uncovering new species, and pouring through old research that dates back over 100 years. Hear his chronicles of lichens in the Santa Monica Mountains and Channel Islands, and discover new meaning in the beautiful and colorful lichens that decorate this area’s trees, rocks, and rustic fences.
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