Cancelled: Tiny Forests, Big Stories: Lichens & Bryophytes of the San Gabriels by Chris Coshland

With apologies, our speaker had to cancel tonight.  We plan to reschedule.

Zoom Meeting only – No in-person meeting this month! 

Program description: Think you can tell a lichen from a bryophyte — or whether it belongs on your lunch menu? Join us for a fun introduction to these remarkable organisms and their special place in our environment.   

Discover why lichens and bryophytes matter to our native landscapes, how they survive in surprising places, and which species are common in Southern California and surrounding areas. 

Presenter bio: Chris Coshland is a Cultural and Natural Resources Manager for the Department of Defense. She previously worked as a District Botanist and Forest Botanist at the Forest Service for 18 years. She is a curator at the University of California Riverside for their lichen and bryophyte collections. Chris went to Southern Oregon University for her education. Her volunteer work includes surveys of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and various beaches in San Diego County.   

Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Zoom info: 

https://cnps-org.zoom.us/j/86854467070?pwd=UPcO4bABC5mlRCJS7vqBuqaFYT3415.1 

Or go to https://zoom.us and enter meeting ID: 868 5446 7070, Passcode: 216326,  

Or by telephone: +1 720 707 2699, meeting ID: 868 5446

Note: We endeavor to record all programs when the speaker allows; however, due to possible unforeseen circumstances, we cannot guarantee it. Recordings of past programs are available via YouTube from our website recorded meetings page, Generally it takes roughly one week for new programs to be posted.